Friday, February 22, 2008

News & Photos: Giant Fossil Frog, Rare Egypt Tomb, #1 Wallpaper, More!

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Late February 2008
We're bringing you the biggest and the smallest this month with the hunt for a problem-solving particle, a giant "frog from Hell," and more.
In This Edition
• Gallery: The God Particle
• Giant Fossil Frog Unearthed
• #1 Wallpaper
• Rare Egyptian Tomb Found
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Quiz Question: Which is the largest living frog: bull, goliath, or leopard? (See below.)
Photos: Searching for the God Particle
Deep below several French and Swiss villages, a massive machine is about to begin the hunt for a tiny theoretical particle that could help answer fundamental questions about our universe.
Giant "Frog From Hell" Fossil Found
The largest frog that ever lived—with an attitude to match—was unearthed recently in Madagascar, experts announced.
Most Wanted Wallpaper
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Relax at home, anemonefish-style, with 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
Habitable Planets May Be Common
More than half of the sunlike stars in our galaxy could have terrestrial planets with the potential for life, a new study says.
Rare Egyptian "Warrior" Tomb Found
Feathered arrows lying near the well-preserved coffin suggest that the mummy, when the person was alive, may have been a mercenary for an Egyptian king.
EarthPulse
Maps: Where Happiness Lives
From nutritious diets to outstanding schools, explore the places where people report the best—and worst—quality of life.
More to Explore
National Geographic Adventure Magazine
Reindeer Herders: Vanishing Breed?
A little-known community living in a remote corner of Russia continues to live by old nomadic ways—but how long can it last?
National Geographic Traveler Magazine
Top 50 Places to Travel for Your Health
Find out where to practice Japanese archery in Colorado or soak in a Turkish bath in Tunisia with our guide to the world's best "wellness destinations."
 
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Quiz Answer: The world's largest living frog is the goliath frog of western Africa, which, as an adult, can reach up to 12.5 inches (31.7 centimeters) long and weigh 7.2 pounds (3.2 kilograms).
 
 
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