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Word of the Day

Gimlet (n., GIM-let)

A small tool with a pointed corkscrew end and a cross handle used for boring holes or cocktail with vodka or gin and lime juice. Hopefully the drink doesn't live up to the use of the first.

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Link of the Day

National Geographic's 2017 Nature Photo of the Year winners

The winners of the 2017 National Geographic nature photo of the year contest have been announced. You can see a gallery with large images from some winners at The Atlantic or view and download all the top finishers at National Geographic. Here are our favorites:

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