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Heraklion From its yacht-decorated Venetian harbour to its lofty walled bastions, Crete’s capital rewards wanderers, and the ...

On the night of July 29, 2024, a 15-meter tall square monument in Michoacán, Mexico, suddenly collapsed under the pressure of ...

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I set a slew of New Year’s resolutions. I’ve got the recurring stars—save more money, finally start stretching, ...