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Explorer Ferdinand Magellan didn't quite get all the way around the globe.

Throughout history, sea travel has provided a watery road to modern globalism. Here are 11 incredible sea voyages that advanced our understanding of the world.

Julie Fogerson








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Scoring high marks in income, health, and environment, these are the U.S. cities to move to if you want a better chance at happiness.

Michele Debczak