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After a while, the crocodile. Australia An outdoor man in Australia affectionately calls a 13-foot-tall crocodile “BoneCrunch” while trying to clear a log from a creek. Matt Wright hosts the show “Outback Wrangler” on National Geographic, and after posting a minute-long clip of his recent interaction with a saltwater crock …

By Paul WoosenSept. 17, 2020, 2:00 p.m. In 1991, scientists submerged large subwoofers on Heard Island, a snowcapped volcanic island in the Indian Ocean. The speakers emitted low-frequency sounds that, like a whale song, thunder across the oceans. The signals, taken by receivers off the coasts of California and Bermuda, …

The first 18 holes at the 2020 US Open played as easy as Winged Foot, allowing them the rest of the week. Round 2 on Friday is expected to include more nutritious winds, colder temperatures and harsher greens than seen on the opening day. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed so much scoring …

The trackpad is also slightly wider than before, giving you extra space for three-finger swipe-like gestures to zoom in or pinch apps. The touchpad felt a bit sluggish though, and I often end up connecting a Bluetooth mouse. The Surface Pro’s trackpad is more responsive, while the iPad’s smart keyboard …

Figures from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare show that for the first time this year, the number of centenarians has reached over 1,000,000 – the 10th consecutive annual increase and the largest growth to date. As of Tuesday, there were 80,450 people aged 100 and over – 9,176 …