The Nature Magpie: A Cornucopia of Facts, Anecdotes, Folklore and Literature from the Natural World

A collection of anecdotes, facts, figures, folklore, and literature, The Nature Magpie is a treasure trove of humanity's thoughts about nature. Choose your side—pineapple or durian—in the great "king of fruits" debate and discover which plants can be used to predict the weather.

Meet the roadkill connoisseurs, learn to dance the Hippopotamus Polka, find out the likelihood of sharing your name with a hurricane.

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Gift cards: for your hardest-to-shop-for person.

Take it easy; one size fits all when you shop gift cards. Gift cards can be used toward food & drinks, museum and Omnitheater admission, Memberships, Explore Store finds and treats —how easy is that?

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