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Inside the tunnels of Rome’s ancient, extravagant Caracalla baths

Rome’s Caracalla Baths epitomized the wealth of the ancient Roman Empire. Built to welcome up to 8,000 people a day, the ruins of the vast structure are one of the eternal city’s top tourist attractions. But now, the site’s vast underground tunnel system is also open to the public. Seth Doane got a look at the miles of Roman history being explored for the first time in centuries. Source

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The Dish: Soupergirl Sara Polon shares her signature recipes

Born and raised in Washington D.C., Sara Polon spent several years pursuing stand up comedy in New York. But when she tired of the grind, she went back home and ended up starting a business. Recalling her mother’s excellent soups, she persuaded her mother to join her in creating Soupergirl, a business that specializes in healthy, plant-based creations. The pair now have their own stores, a thriving delivery business, and a growing list of retail partners including Whole Foods and Costco. Polon joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to share a few of her signature recipes. Source

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Inside Formula E, the eco-friendly future of auto racing

Grand Prix auto racing dates back more than a century, to races organized in France in the early 1900s. Now known as Formula 1, auto racing is an international sporting phenomenon. But another racing league is taking over city streets around the world — and while it has all the speed and thrills of Formula 1, it’s missing one important element: gasoline. That’s because the new vehicles are “e-racers,” high-performance cars that run on electric power. Jeff Glor reports. Source

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Frank Lloyd Wright buildings added to UNESCO World Heritage list

This week, eight Frank Lloyd Wright buildings were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list — sites that are singled out for their value to humanity. The buildings include wright’s Fallingwater, and his Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois. It also includes two of the architect’s personal homes: Taliesin, built in Wisconsin using native materials, and Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona. Michelle Miller reports. Source

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