February 20, 2023

The Mystique of Mardis Gras: Inside the History of the Worldwide Celebration

Beads tossed from parade floats, elaborate masked balls, and the brilliant colors of purple, green, and gold. We’re speaking, of course, of Mardi Gras, the raucous celebration that falls on the Tuesday before the Christian fasting period of Lent in February and March. Also known internationally as Carnival or Carnaval, the lively annual festival is […]

Swim in Palau’s Jellyfish Lake: Visitors Can Float Worry-Free With Jellies That Don’t Sting

Environment / 4 min. read

Tucked in a lake on a remote island country in the western Pacific lives a mysterious and rare creature. They’re small and squishy, they don’t have a brain, heart, or eyes, and they have stingers that don’t cause pain. Meet the golden jellyfish: a unique, gold-colored subspecies that draws visitors from all over the world

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The Mystique of Mardis Gras: Inside the History of the Worldwide Celebration

Swim in Palau’s Jellyfish Lake: Visitors Can Float Worry-Free With Jellies That Don’t Sting

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