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THE FIGHT FOR UNTOLD RICHES

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

In today’s newsletter, we dive for Spanish treasure, add a shy species as the 15,000th member of our Photo Ark, examine the widespread frozen shoulder syndrome, find out what to do with mold on your food ... and discover the French seaside setting of All the Light We Cannot See.

This undated image made from a mosaic of photos taken by an autonomous underwater vehicle, released by the Colombian Institute of Anthropology and History, shows the remains of the Spanish galleon San José in more than 2,000 feet of water.

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY COLOMBIAN INSTITUTE OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY, AP IMAGES

Laden with gold, the legendary galleon San José was carrying an unprecedented treasure back to Spain. It never made it past the Colombian coast. Sunk in a British naval attack, its reported 200 tons of booty has been buried for centuries at the bottom of the sea, 2,000 feet down.

And now, we know exactly where (pictured above).

Treasure hunters are impatiently vying to claim what some call the “world's richest treasure.” But who gets to keep it?

STORIES WE’RE FOLLOWING

A video of photographer Joel Sartore attempting to photograph a Miami tiger beetle

VIDEO BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK

Behold, the 15,000th species in our Photo Ark; the (skittish) Miami tiger beetle (above). Related: What is the Photo Ark?

Frozen shoulder is a real condition—and it mainly strikes women

Watch out for ultra-processed foods, including energy bars. Here’s how they can harm you.

See our stunning Pictures of the Year

Vitamin C, retinol, biotin? Here’s what your skin actually needs

These foods really help ease inflammation

More than a century of engineering has radically re-shaped this natural wonder

Napoleon's supposedly short stature made him the mockery of Europe and inspired a stigma that persists today

How Vitamin A and E supplements can do more harm than good

What to do when you see mold in your food?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Heavy grey clouds cover Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta

PHOTOGRAPH BY BAY ISMOYO, AFP/GETTY IMAGES

El Niño paid us a visit over the summer. Will that lead to more snow this winter? Because El Niño years tend to be warmer than normal, scientists say we can expect unusual and dramatic weather patterns to develop around the world the next year. (Above, heavy grey clouds cover Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta.)

What exactly is El Niño? What are the anticipated weather events, why do they happen, and are they getting stronger? Click here to find out.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Volunteers help prepare meals to be distributed for free in Houston

PHOTOGRAPH BY GRAHAM DICKIE

Fighting hunger: Kimberline Rivas (at right) and Lawrence Walker are shown preparing meals to be distributed for free across Houston. They work for Lucille’s 1913, a nonprofit that targets for daily meals up to 800 “forgotten people” living in retirement facilities and other places. Today is Giving Tuesday, a day that nonprofits focus on to raise funds for humanitarian causes.

FIGHTING HUNGER

LAST GLIMPSE

Nearly annihilated during World War II, Saint-Malo (above) has long been a beacon of maritime adventure—and potent rebellion.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS GORMAN, GETTY IMAGES

Novel setting: In this French seaside town, discover the places featured in the novel and miniseries All the Light We Cannot See. Nearly annihilated during World War II, Saint-Malo (above) has long been a beacon of maritime adventure—and potent rebellion. Here’s how to experience it.

Related: This legendary gemstone is real—but was it actually cursed?

We asked, you answered: Readers responded when we asked if they'd cut ultra-processed foods. Jim Neri followed doctor’s orders to stay off statins. “Fruit, dried fruit and nuts are my go-to,” he wrote. His only vice? A granola bar dipped in coffee, “but ya gotta live.”

Today’s soundtrack: Let’s Go To Trader Joe’s, Dana and Alden

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