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Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees. Now it's a green city of lakeside parks, science museums, and craft beer.
11 Best Small Towns In Nevada For A Crowd-Free Summer
Explore Nevada's best small towns for a peaceful summer, with historic mining communities, desert lakes, mountain scenery, and outdoor adventures.
7 Best Towns In Iowa For A Two-Day Recharge
Need a quick reset? These 7 Iowa towns pack rivers, glacial lakes, Dutch windmills, and prairie trails into an easy two-day recharge away from the city.
The Smallest National Park In The United States
Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis is small at ninety-one acres, but features the tallest man-made monument in the U.S.
9 Best Towns In South Dakota For Retirees
Discover nine South Dakota towns ideal for retirement, with affordable homes, nearby healthcare, senior living, and active community life.
8 Best California Towns For Retirees
The best California retirement towns offer coastal beauty, wine-country charm, healthcare access, and outdoor recreation for a range of budgets.
How Many US Lakes Are Named Mud Lake?
How Many US Lakes Are Named Mud Lake? Over 900 in 33 states, with Michigan alone claiming 264, thanks to the shallow lakes left by Ice Age glaciers.
The Best Walleye Lakes In The United States
The Best Walleye Lakes In The United States include Lake Erie, Lake of the Woods, and Mille Lacs, prime waters for numbers and wall-hangers alike.
The Largest Lakes East Of The Mississippi River
The Largest Lakes East Of The Mississippi River include all five Great Lakes plus Okeechobee, Pontchartrain, Champlain, St. Clair, and Kentucky Lake.
The Sea Creatures That Glow To Lure Their Prey
The Sea Creatures That Glow To Lure Their Prey include the viperfish, anglerfish, and cookiecutter shark, each hunting by bioluminescent deception.
Why Is the Sun Yellow?
We call the sun yellow, but it is really white, thanks to how Earth's atmosphere scatters its light and a misleading yellow dwarf-star label.
The Most Important Figures In Ancient Greece
Meet the giants of Ancient Greece: Alexander the Great, Socrates, Pericles, and Leonidas, and the empires, ideas, and battles they left behind.
The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story
The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story of Washington, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Patrick Henry's Richmond.
Charles Dickens Is Still Everywhere in England, From His Birthplace to His Grave
Following Charles Dickens Across England, a first-person trail through his birthplace, island retreat, London homes, and the seaside towns he loved.
Which Planet Has the Shortest Year?
Small, robust, and named for the fastest Roman god, the planet with the shortest year happens to be one of the most scientifically interesting.
Nagorno-Karabakh and the Conflict That Never Ended
Few regions in the world have seen such sustained conflict as Nagorno-Karabakh, long disputed between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Ancient Industries That Made Empires Rich
Grain, silk, gold, and metalworking filled ancient treasuries, supplied armies, and helped powerful empires build lasting wealth before 500 AD.
The 10 Most Hurricane-Prone States in the US
A look at the 10 U.S. states most often hit by hurricanes, with context on storm history, coastal risk, and conditions behind landfall today.
Bournemouth, Home to the UK’s Best Beach, Is a Classic Seaside Getaway
Bournemouth, home to the UK's best beach, is a classic seaside getaway, with seven miles of sand, a Victorian pier, and Jurassic Coast cruises from Poole.
Could Saturn's Rings Eventually Disappear?
Discover why Saturn’s iconic rings may eventually disappear, how ring rain works, and what scientists think could happen next.
Yellow Anaconda
Meet the yellow anaconda, the green anaconda's smaller golden cousin. A guide to this South American water boa's size, habitat, diet, and behavior.
Offbeat Ways to See Florida by Boat
Skip the packed party boats and see Florida by water, from an electric cruise off Amelia Island to a sunset schooner and a drive-in Amphicar in Orlando.
Could a Planet Exist Without a Star?
Rogue planets drift through space without stars, raising questions about darkness, hidden heat, liquid water, and life beyond solar systems.
The Kurdish Quest for a State
The Kurds have experienced great challenges in securing an independent and internationally recognized state. The quest continues.
Which US States Trade The Most With China?
California dominates China trade, but state-by-state data reveal tariffs create uneven winners and losers across logistics, manufacturing, and energy.
10 Famous Landforms In The U.S.
There are not many countries in the world that contain the same amount of beautiful landforms as the U.S. does. Their beauty is unmatched and will leave you breathless!
Top 10 Most Dangerous Sports In The World
Competition in different types of sports, even if you are not directly facing your opponents, is always accompanied by a risk of injury - sport can be a dangerous thing.
The 10 Most Poisonous Fruits In The World
While some of these fruits are safe to consume, overconsumption can lead to some serious health risks. It's important to inform yourself about the food you're eating.
Eastern European Countries
The 10 countries considered to be Eastern Europe were all once part of the eastern, communist bloc of countries led by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Why Can't We See the Edge of the Universe?
Current cosmology indicates that the universe has no edge. Learn why the observable horizon, expanding space, and dark energy limit what can be seen.
10 US Cities Most Prone To Sea-Level Rise
Here are the top ten cities in the US that were predicted to be the most vulnerable to coastal flooding by 2050, by ClimateCentral.org, in 2017.
10 US States With The Highest Number Of Farms
Texas has more than twice as many farms as any other state. Discover the 10 US states with the most farms and the regions feeding the nation.
How Much Waste Does US Produce Compared To The Rest Of The World?
The US makes up about 4% of the world’s population but produces 12% of its trash. The average American throws away 4.4 pounds of trash each day.
US States That Produce the Most Wheat
Kansas is the top wheat producing state in the US.
When Did The Last Major Volcanic Eruption In The US Happen?
The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 was the last major volcanic eruption in the United States. Learn more about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Countries With the Highest Public Transit Use
Hong Kong has the highest use of public transport with 80% of the population preferring the mode. However, Kenya and Russia are the countries that rely the most on public transit.
The 10 Highest Mountains In The United States
The 10 Highest Mountains in the United States are all located in Alaska and are noted for their glacial settings and icy summits.
The World's Top Tea-Producing Countries
Tea originated in Southeast Asia and is a major player in social life and economic value. Many countries are known for their distinctive teas and high production.
How Are Canyons Formed?
A canyon is a deep cleft between escarpments or cliffs, often formed by rivers, weathering, erosion or tectonic activity.
Oldest Mountain Ranges Of The World
It takes a very long time to form a mountain. Small volcanoes can grow up in just a few months, but a big mountain typically takes thousands of years to take shape.