To celebrate its 30th anniversary, we're digging deeper into a film that preyed on the world's fascination with dinosaurs and changed cinema as we know it: Jurassic Park. Based on the book by Michael Crichton and directed by Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park tore through the box office to become the highest-grossing film ever upon its release — weaving innovative technology with groundbreaking practical effects to bring an ancient species long extinct... back to life.

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For centuries, humans have had a deep fascination with mermaids. Most just think it would be fun to be them. Others claim to be descendants of the half-fish, half-human creatures.

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With roughly 80% of our oceans unexplored, new species are constantly being discovered. But there is one species that has been sighted in different corners of the world since the beginning of time. Mermaids are half-fish, half-human, and all mystery. Do these creatures really exist, and if not, why are stories of them embedded in so many cultures?

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Some people are born with extraordinary abilities. Others may discover them when they least expect it.

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For centuries, the Oracle made prophecies while in a mind-altering trance. Thanks to their accurate predictions they played a pivotal role in the struggle for control of Greece.

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In ancient times, humans were desperate to make sense of the world. For centuries, people flocked to Delphi to speak with a mysterious fortune-teller and receive a prophecy. But because she was the most sought-after seer in the Mediterranean world, the wait could be an all-day event — if you got to see her at all.

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The faster the world can transition away from fossil fuels, the higher the likelihood of slowing climate change. So, if clean energies like wind, solar, and hydropower have been proven to be more effective options, what else stands in the way?

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On April 20th, 2010, an explosion on BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling platform killed 11 men and started a catastrophic leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Eighty-seven days and millions of gallons of oil later, the spill was finally stopped. Now, over a decade later, we’re still dealing with its disastrous effects on our environment, food, and health. 

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In one year, over 800 million people will suffer from hunger. Yet, in that same year, 1.3 billion tons of food will be discarded. Food waste is a global problem that can be solved. So, why hasn’t it been? And how long before its effects on our population and environment become irreversible?

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Cities worldwide are headed for a "Day Zero'' when taps will run dry. Even though water covers over 70% of the Earth's surface, only about 1% is fresh enough to drink. Scientists are working on ways to desalinate water, but will it be enough, and if so, will it be in time?

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