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Describe Pompeii: Out of Time in 3 words? It's Now Streaming.

#PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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Today's the day! Join Tom Hiddleston and his incredible team as they piece together the story of Pompeii through the eyes of those who experienced it.

#PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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Jim Morrison climbs Everest. (Photo credit: Jimmy Chin)

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Bound by a shared ambition, Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson set out to climb and ski the first descent of the direct North Face of Everest, the most coveted ski line on earth. Theirs is a story of love, loss and what it takes to chase the impossible dream.

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From Oscar®-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, EVEREST: THE OTHER SIDE premieres at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival and the 51st Toronto International Film Festival before opening exclusively in theaters and IMAX worldwide on October 30.

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For centuries, the Tower of Babel was used to explain the origins of the world's different languages—and to point out the pitfalls of attempting to compete with God. But was it ever real?

Find out what's thought to have inspired the biblical tale: https://t.co/91HsWyP3Re

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@maharfahad_ And we just love them 🥹

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Instead of going in for the kill, this mother orca spins the sea turtle as her calf watches on, but why? Researchers examining this footage from the Gulf of California believe she may be teaching, rather than playing with her food: https://t.co/xr5Az5Vvip

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@JulianUnlocked It's wild to think about

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Ancient Moai statues dot a hillside on Rano Raraku crater on Easter Island.

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Australia's green tree ants are formidable prey, with a powerful bite and a defense that keeps most predators away. But a newly discovered spider has found a remarkable way to catch them—a hunting behavior scientists have never documented in spiders before. 🔗 https://t.co/TS3ymqbuOk

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Over a decade after Homo naledi fossils were discovered in a South African cave system, researchers have uncovered a new clue—they may have all been female. An analysis of proteins in tooth enamel found that all 20 appear to be missing their Y chromosomes: https://t.co/Vp3ZvVn4sr

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Wildfires spread hazardous smoke for miles, leaving residents contending with far more than just the flames. As scientists investigate how frequent smoke exposure affects long-term health, here's how you can protect yourself. 🔗 https://t.co/iRSzURqwqz

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@IamSunnita And it's beautiful no matter the timing!

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Each summer, Colorado’s mountain landscapes take on a different look as wildflowers spread across meadows and alpine terrain. The change is especially striking from the road, where long drives become a window into the season's brief but vibrant display. 🔗 https://t.co/l3mgBBxx5H

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@LiamEvergreen @DisneyPlus Snack time is here!

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There's nothing quite like a waterside picnic for these bonobos as they chow down on some mineral-rich lilies to keep them healthy. 🪷

#NatGeoQueens is streaming on @DisneyPlus

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It's almost time to explore Pompeii like never before.

#PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston premieres July 22 on National Geographic. Streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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@GhillesA What a mystery!

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Thousands of mysterious "sky caves" were hand-dug out of the cliffs in Mustang, Nepal, and no one knows exactly why or who made them.

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@AbilityEnabler Definitely need a return trip!