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October 2007 We're getting a bird's-eye view and beyond this month, with visions of future space travel, wild new aerials of Latin America, and more! In This Edition • Pictures: Space Travel in 2057 • #1 Wallpaper • Photos: Wildebeest "Pileup" • Peru "Cloud Warrior" Graves Found Photo of the Day See Photo Download Wallpaper
Quiz: Who was the first human in space? (See below.) Gallery: The Future of Humans in Space Moon shuttles, rocket racers, and Mars bases are just some of the highlights that historians will commemorate 50 years from now, experts say. • Full story NEW Amazing Latin America Aerials A condor's-eye view through the lens of photographer Robert Haas reveals a colorful, unprecedented mosaic of smoldering volcanoes, gleaming tin and tile roofs, and fanciful flamingos. Most Wanted Wallpaper See Full Photo Float among Maine's pond lilies with this month's best wallpaper. National Geographic Home Collection Express your style naturally with a National Geographic Home area rug. These woven naturals will enliven your room and rejuvenate your spirit. News by National Geographic: Daily Stories and Photos Photos: Wildebeest Migration "Pileup" In a bizarre mishap, 10,000 wildebeest have drowned while crossing a Kenya river, wiping out one percent of the total wild species population. 80 Ancient "Cloud Warrior" Skeletons Found in Peru The centuries-old skeletons bear evidence of quick and puzzling deaths, the bodies having been found where they fell. Map of the Month 30 Years of Climate Change Explore the changes in surface temperatures and rainfall patterns that are signaling a shift in the global climate using two interactive maps. Photo Quiz See Photo for Answer Ancient karst formations rise above the Li River, an inspiration for centuries of poets and painters. So where is it? • Chile • Czech Republic • China More to Explore NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE Sean Penn Takes Viewers Into the Wild Whith the film version of Jon Krakauer's classic novel now in theaters, the haunting tale of Alaskan adventure will come to life for a new generation. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER NEW Places of a Lifetime: Rome From soccer to saltimbocca, get the facts—before you pack your bags—with photos, music, and even recipes straight from the Eternal City.	Best Price Online Subscribe to NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazine online and get our best price.
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Quiz answer: In 1961—four years after Sputnik 1 launched the global space race—Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to leave Earth's orbit, making a 108-minute flight aboard a Vostok 1 spacecraft.
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