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August 25, 2019 | Updated 7:47 PM PT

His journey of self-described "absolute loneliness and self-sufficiency" began in San Francisco on June 4. He paddled just over 2,900 miles to his Honolulu destination with the aim of raising awareness about protecting the ocean from man-made pollution.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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Ranking the 63 smartest dog breeds Dog owners passionately defend their dog breed of choice, but is your precious poodle really smarter than a Labrador retriever? It's time to put those weekly dog park arguments to rest. If you're looking for a definitive answer to the question of whether or not your pup is smarter than the average dog, then author and professor of canine psychology Stanley Coren's 2006 book, "The Intelligence of Dogs," is an excellent reference point. It's widely accepted among the community of canine devotees as an accurate representation of the trainability and overall intelligence of breeds recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs. Coren's list of the 63 brightest dog breeds was compiled with help from the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs, as well as a survey of dog owners. At Coren's request, obedience trial judges ranked breeds on obedience and working intelligence-categories that are based on how well a breed typically learns from humans. The analysis also ranked breeds based on adaptive intelligence, which refers to a dog's ability to problem-solve on its own. Breeds that took the shortest amount of time to learn new commands rank the highest. Does your loyal pup's breed make the list? Read on to see if you'll be bragging to the neighbors about your dog's intellectual prowess the next time you take your pup for a walk. Don't worry, even if your dog's breed doesn't land on the list, that doesn't mean he's not a good boy-there are some traits that simply can't be measured. You may also like: Least obedient dog breeds This slideshow was first published on theStacker.com

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The Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park is the home of 999 happy haunts, but there is always room for one more as guests take a spirited tour aboard their doom-buggy. During the tour, guests glide past a rattling casket in the conservatory, head off to Madame Leota's spooky séance room, float by the Grand Ballroom and its waltzing apparitions, then take a spin through a cemetery. The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., opened on Aug. 9, 1969.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 09: A sign is posted at the entrance to Presidio Terrace on August 9, 2017 in San Francisco, California. California couple Tina Lam and Michael Cheng purchased the streets and sidewalks of Presidio Terrace, a private cul-de-sac that features several multi million dollar mansions, for $90,000 at public auction. The couple was able to purchase the street and common areas when the home owner's association defaulted on the property tax for the street. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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