nature

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The study of history is by nature messy, replete with conflicting interpretations and incomplete puzzles, but it’s what you need to know in order not to repeat it.

From Los Angeles Times

His body was found nearly four months later at the Aylestone Meadows nature reserve.

From BBC

Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli ordered "technical officials" to inspect the painting "to ascertain the nature of the intervention" and determine next steps.

From BBC

"Climate and nature emergencies, ageing infrastructure and public concerns about water quality demand decisive action," he said.

From BBC

Sure, I couldn’t be more than a few steps away from a toilet — but what followed was just nature taking its course, albeit with the dial turned to 11.

From Los Angeles Times