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hippo Fiona, the Cincinnati Zoo's ambassador of cute Jason Weisberger

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Science Scientists discover protein that turns young brains old Ellsworth Toohey

News Millionaire American trophy hunter killed by Cape buffalo during South African safari Ellsworth Toohey

History Bizarre cow markings stun readers of 1902 Australian magazine Ellsworth Toohey

art NYC taxi photographer captures city's 1980s soul in backseat portraits Ellsworth Toohey

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