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TAKE A HIKE
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TOOTH IS OUT THERE
THE father and son discovered the fossil along the Jersey Shore.
DRONE WARS
REEL DRAMA
SWITCHED ON
SIM-PLY SAVVY
BUZZED OFF
BRIGHT IDEA
OVER THE MOON
sun-thing went wrong
eclipsing expectations
SOLAR WOWER
CROWDS across Britain marvelled at the spectacular eclipse, with thousands flocking to parks, beaches and beauty spots to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial show.
GLOWING, GONE
DON'T SEA IT
FLASH BACK
screen test
snap judgement
THIS evening's solar eclipse is the best the UK has seen since 1999, and the first instinct for many will be to reach for their phones. But just pointing and shooting is a massive mistake do that and you risk damaging your camera, and more importantly your eyesight.
SOLAR STREAM
Sun-thing special
sun-thing special
specs appeal
SUN DAZED
HOT SHOT
sieve it a go
PIN POINT
PRIME TIME
SCOPE OUT
THESE household essentials will allow you to view the spectacle safely
COSMIC COMBO
PEEK HOUR
OUT SHINED
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