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This Weekly Escape explores what love does to you; discovers early human history through a mysterious species ... and cheers on the return of sea otters. Plus, the fierce Amazons were real; a cider-laden escape to England.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDREA FRAZZETTA, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

Being in love can reduce your stress and pain as well as improve your sleep and your problem-solving abilities. It is even linked to a longer life. But what about heartbreak?

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While their mothers feed together from a shallow mussel bed in Monterey Bay, staying close enough to keep a watchful eye, these two pups meet for a playdate: They cavort, chase each other, and take turns giving shoulder rides.

PHOTOGRAPH BY RALPH PACE

Sea otters are rebounding from near extinction. Not everyone is happy.

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WHAT IN THE WORLD?

When Homo sapiens appeared some 300,000 years ago, other human species already shared the planet. Here, in the studio of paleoartist John Gurche, are model representations of those lineages (from left): H. naledi, H. heidel- bergensis, H. floresiensis, H. erectus, H. longi, and H. neanderthalensis.

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK THIESSEN

Evolution is being rewritten by new discoveries of a jawbone, molar, and pinkie of a mysterious human species that predated Homo sapiens. How many species came before us?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Five
D. At least six

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Today’s Soundtrack: What You Won’t Do For Love, Bobby Caldwell

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