At 64, she set a swimming record. How? Also, the extended glamping boom; and can you detox a uterus?

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DETOX A UTERUS? VIEW ONLINE

DETOX A UTERUS?

DIANA NYAD SHOWS WHAT AN AGING BODY CAN CONQUER

Friday, June 2, 2023

In today’s newsletter, we myth-bust a uterus detoxing claim, hail a record-breaking Cuba-to-Florida swim, go glamping ... and find that humble seaweed might save us.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JEFFERY A. SALTER, REDUX For decades, Diana Nyad tried and failed to become the first known person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. She never gave up. A decade ago—at age 64—she triumphed, inspiring millions of people and sparking a new look at what aging bodies can do. Her quest has prompted an upcoming film by Nat Geo Explorer Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, with Annette Bening as the tenacious swimmer and Jodie Foster her longtime friend and organizer. And Nyad is still pushing herself! WHAT’S HER SECRET?

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STORIES WE’RE FOLLOWING

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An early bear? Kitten? Otter? A prehistoric ancestor was this raccoon-like snail eater (illustrated above) Can you ’detox’ a uterus? Our myth-busters tackle the claim. What’s behind one of the world’s greatest adventure mysteries? Considering the keto diet? You should read this first. These 5 female spies helped win World War II This mysterious cat is threatened. A deceptively simple plan could save it.

Can we keep fireflies around? Here's how. The last gasp of a saber-toothed hunter reveals details of the world’s worst mass extinction Angry white mobs massacred, bombed, and burned Tulsa’s ’Black Wall Street’ a century ago. How one family survived. Archaeologists were seeking a mythical oasis—and found a Stone Age surprise instead Could seaweed be the ‘fastest and least expensive’ tool to fight climate change?

NOT REALLY ‘RIOTS’

PHOTOGRAPH BY GRAPHIC HOUSE, ARCHIVE PHOTOS/GETTY IMAGES From fashion to violence: The target was ostensibly the “zoot suit,” a stylish, loose-fitting, wide-lapeled outfit worn at the time by Mexican Americans (pictured above). This month 80 years ago, during World War II, thousands of service members, police, and white Los Angeles residents prowled Latino neighborhoods, beating and stripping Mexican American men wearing the style. The violence was known as the Zoot Suit Riots, but it was really one-sided racial persecution. Last month, L.A. officials apologized for the dark chapter in U.S. history. WARTIME HORROR AT HOME

WHAT ANIMALS WERE THESE?

PHOTOGRAPH BY SIRACHAI ARUNRUGSTICHAI Illegal trade: The teeth of these graceful, critically endangered creatures are turned into jewelry, from ornate rings to bracelets (pictured above). Protections were put in place to stop this trade, but they’ve been broken. Were these animals: A. Komodo dragons B. Shark rays C. Armadillo D. Axolotl CLICK TO FIND OUT

LAST GLIMPSE

PHOTOGRAPH BY BAILEY MADE, ULUM Where would you go? “Glamping,” or glamorous camping, is more popular than ever post-pandemic. And rightfully so—you get into nature without having to pitch a tent. From a rustic fire tower in West Virginia to canvas tents in Utah’s desert (above), there’s a place for every indoorsy person who wants to get outdoors. More travel inspiration: A culinary guide to Tokyo A UK break in Falmouth: Cornish maritime boomtown Canada’s greatest natural wonders Indiana Jones and archaeology in Sicily Australia’s largest festival is back to illuminate New South Wales OVERNIGHT DESTINATIONS

Today’s soundtrack: Don’t Stop Me Now, Queen Happy Friday! This newsletter has been curated and edited by Jen Tse, Hannah Farrow, and David Beard. What's on your travel bucket list? Email david.beard@natgeo.com to let us know. Thanks for reading!

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