Visit the end of the Earth to see Easter Island’s mysterious moai

Rapa Nui, 2,200 miles west of the mainland, is as rugged as it is remote — and an exploration offers blustery hikes, volcanic craters and villages of rock-hewn moai.
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We now know how the Easter Island statues were moved

Easter Island’s massive moai statues were moved across the island without wheels, cranes, or modern machinery, yet many weigh ...
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This Japanese island has 100-year-olds who still work the fields

This Japanese island is one of only five “Blue Zones” on Earth, where people regularly live past 100 years old. Elders in their 80s and 90s still farm, play community sports, and stay socially active.
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Easter Island’s Enigmatic Collapse Was More Complex Than Past Theories Suggest, as Researchers Point to Compelling New Evidence

Researchers found that a severe drought began around 1550, leading to a significant drop in rainfall on Easter Island.