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| On a grey morning, I enjoy nothing more than getting lost in a long read – so the continent-crossing feature below on the downfall of a cactus smuggling ring was a real treat. If you also enjoy it, you might like to sign up to our weekly Future Earth newsletter, which sends fascinating climate stories and hopeful developments straight to your inbox. Also in today's edition: an eye-opening insight into Hollywood's PR machine, and a video exploring the true story of an unlikely hero. Have a great weekend – and see you on Tuesday. | |
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 | ESSENTIAL FEATURES | The $1m cactus heist that led to a smuggler's downfall | After thousands of rare Chilean cacti were found in the house of an Italian collector, a years-long trial slowly unravelled the extraordinary tale of how they got there. | |
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US island where the locals speak Elizabethan English | The people of Ocracoke, North Carolina, have their own way of speaking – and many Americans don't understand it.
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| Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece | Police recently uncovered a forgery operation in Rome, but fraudulent artworks have a long history.
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| Can your body become intolerant to meat? | Some people who consume meat after a long break report unpleasant effects. We look at what might be going on.
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| Why women's fashion is embracing the suit and tie | Fans say the corporate-style look is a statement of power and authority. Here's how to pull it off.
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| How Hollywood's smear machine covers up feuds | Few celebrity spats become widely known. But when they do, publicists can resort to "dark arts" to shape opinion.
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| What drives JD Vance's worldview? | The US vice-president came out punching on the world stage – but it was no surprise to those who have studied his rise.
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| Examining the claims around LED masks | Developers say that at-home LED masks can treat everything from acne scars to fine lines. Does this stand up to scrutiny?
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| Why did two ships collide in the North Sea? | BBC Verify examines the moments leading up to the collision off northeast England on Monday. | |
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| | The unlikely hero who saved 1,200 people | Factory owner Oskar Schindler used his talent for corruption to save his Jewish workers from the Nazis. | |
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| | How cows in Japan are fuelling a more sustainable future | On the island of Hokkaido, green energy is being generated from an unusual source. | |
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