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March 2008 Explore big new discoveries this month, from tiny humans on a far-flung island to Earth's possible "twin," and more! In This Edition • Photos: Palau's "Tiny Humans" • Earth's "Twin" May Be Nearby • #1 Wallpaper • Best of the Southwest 2008 Photo of the Day See Photo Download Wallpaper
Quiz: The island nation of Palau is only 14 years old. True? (See answer below.)
Photos: Ancient "Tiny Humans" Discovered Thousands of bones have been found on the Pacific island of Palau, some of which suggest humans of particularly small stature once lived there, experts say. • Read the full story. Earth's "Twin" May Orbit Nearby Star Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to Earth, might harbor a small, rocky, and potentially habitable planet, a new study suggests. Most Wanted Wallpaper See Full Photo. Get schooled with tropical fish in this month's best wallpaper. LifeDreams Are you striving to fulfill a life goal? Tell us about your LifeDream, and your story may be chosen as our next LifeDreams feature. News by National Geographic: Daily Stories and Photos Grand Canyon Older Than Thought? A controversial new study is shedding light on just how far back the canyon's history goes. Ancient Tsunami May Strike Again Tsunamis like the one that devastated ancient Alexandria in A.D. 365 may hit the Mediterranean relatively often, a new study says. Map of the Month Become a Pacific Explorer! Feel like an ancient seafarer with a new interactive map of the South Pacific. Brave brisk currents, uncover archaeological sites, and discover how ancient humans made remarkable migrations across the seas. Photo Quiz See Photo for Answer. This U.S. island used to grow 75 percent of the world's pineapples. Today its farmers are harvesting sunshine with solar energy arrays. So where is it? • Lanai, Hawaii • Key West, Florida • American Samoa More to Explore National Geographic Digital Media NEW! Places of a Lifetime—Expanded! Visit our newly expanded Places of a Lifetime guide to the world's top destinations—now with photos, travel tips, and the inside scoop on more cities than ever, from Athens, Greece, to Washington, D.C.! National Geographic Adventure Magazine Best of the Southwest 2008 Work off those winter doldrums with the latest tips on trips, trails, and paddles from around the Four Corners with National Geographic Adventure's annual Best of the Southwest guide.	Best Price Online Subscribe to National Geographic magazine online and get our best price.
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Quiz Answer: Technically, yes. While it has a cultural history that goes back centuries, the small Pacific island nation only gained its independence in 1994. Before that, it had been a U.S. territory for nearly 50 years.
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