Western green tree frog leaping (@ David A. Northcott/Corbis)

Western green tree frog leaping (@ David A. Northcott/Corbis)

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• The approach: Flawless. The takeoff: Superb.""The landing: A bit sticky
• If today were your birthday, your cake wouldn\t be crowded with candles and you\d be so much younger than your peers.""But under no circumstances should you settle for fewer presents
• When this froggy goes a-courting, his mating call sounds like a motorbike changing gears. “Vroom, vroom, ladies…”""That\s a pretty neat trick, but he\s got nothing on this guy
• Some scientists believe frogs get an additional spring in their step by stretching their tendons like rubber bands before they leap.""Whatever he\s doing, this frog knows how to catch some air

“Sweet Motion of the Northern Lights,” a multi-block sculpture at the 2007 World Ice Art Championship in Fairbanks, Alaska (@ Patrick Endres/Getty Images)

“Sweet Motion of the Northern Lights,” a multi-block sculpture at the 2007 World Ice Art Championship in Fairbanks, Alaska (@ Patrick Endres/Getty Images)

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• Are you willing to risk numbness and frostbite for five days…""To make something like this?
• Bundle up before you come here to see what they do with the ice.""And don\t stick your tongue on the art
• Ice sculptors say that the lakes here freeze at temps so low, the ice itself turns blue.""Fine, but enough of this cold! Let\s go somewhere to thaw out
• After they\re finished creating frozen pieces of art, where do contestants of this competition go to celebrate?""Why, this northern outpost

The National Theatre viewed through the gate to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan (@ Danita Delimont/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

The National Theatre viewed through the gate to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan (@ Danita Delimont/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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• The gold-tiled roof and red colonnades of this theatre are based on classical Chinese architecture.""It worked so well, they built a twin across the plaza
• This theater hosts renowned performers from all over the world.""But the local modern dance troupe is always a big draw
• Across a grand plaza from this building stands a gigantic octagonal monument…""Dedicated to a former president and military leader
• A blend of Eastern tradition and modern Western influences are represented here in everything from cuisine to the arts.""Welcome to the “Beautiful Island” of the Pacific Rim

The National Theatre viewed through the gate to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan (@ Danita Delimont/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

The National Theatre viewed through the gate to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan (@ Danita Delimont/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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• The gold-tiled roof and red colonnades of this theatre are based on classical Chinese architecture.""It worked so well, they built a twin across the plaza
• This theater hosts renowned performers from all over the world.""But the local modern dance troupe is always a big draw
• Across a grand plaza from this building stands a gigantic octagonal monument…""Dedicated to a former president and military leader
• A blend of Eastern tradition and modern Western influences are represented here in everything from cuisine to the arts.""Welcome to the “Beautiful Island” of the Pacific Rim

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona (@ Robert Fanfant)

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona (@ Robert Fanfant)

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• Over the past several million years, this river has cut some of the grandest canyons in North America.""It\s clearly had plenty of time to meander
• Although you might not recognize them, you\re looking at ancient, hardened sand dunes.""And this isn\t the only place where you\ll find solid waves of grain
• Downstream from here, millions visit each year to contemplate the great expanse of America\s most famous canyon.""What does that vastness look like from the water\s surface?
• If you want to see this larger-than-life horseshoe, start your trek a few miles north.""Just keep your eyes on the ground so the 1,000-foot drop doesn\t catch you by surprise

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona (@ Robert Fanfant)

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona (@ Robert Fanfant)

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• Over the past several million years, this river has cut some of the grandest canyons in North America.""It\s clearly had plenty of time to meander
• Although you might not recognize them, you\re looking at ancient, hardened sand dunes.""And this isn\t the only place where you\ll find solid waves of grain
• Downstream from here, millions visit each year to contemplate the great expanse of America\s most famous canyon.""What does that vastness look like from the water\s surface?
• If you want to see this larger-than-life horseshoe, start your trek a few miles north.""Just keep your eyes on the ground so the 1,000-foot drop doesn\t catch you by surprise