Plus, the patterns originate in different valleys and regions, getting passed down and adapted over time.
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Blair Braverman,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
While the latest census from 2021 estimates nearly double that number now soar through the valleys, these tropical birds are still critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Swipe it onto the hollows of the cheeks, across the forehead, and across the bridge of the nose for that just-got-back-from-vacation glow.
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Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
The ideal of wuwei (无为, effortless action) is commonly illustrated by the famous story of Cook Ding, who learned to follow the hollows and openings of an animal’s body and effortlessly wielded his knife to carve an ox.
Then there’s the ice that’s been frozen in its tracks while cascading down cliffs and gorges.
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Brian Higgins,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
Turn off your notifications and explore the string of eight state parks in the area, marveling at massive waterfalls, river gorges, and sweeping Superior views.
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