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6 Small Towns In Maryland With Big Charm
Visitors may delve into Mid-Atlantic life, enjoy scenic drives, or relax on local beaches, indulging in the most charming and quaint small towns of Maryland.
The US Lakes With The Highest PFAS Levels
PFAS testing across US lakes spans Maine's Malabeam Lake, Lake Mead, and the Great Lakes, with concentrations mapped from government and research data.
The State Parks With The Best Fall Color Camping
Here are ten state parks across the United States where you can peep the best fall colors while camping, all within a day’s drive.
The Largest Planetarium In The United States
An 89-foot dome puts New Jersey’s Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium in a league of its own, with the widest planetarium screen in the US.
The Deepest River In The United States
New York's Hudson River holds the standard U.S. river-depth record at 216 feet, measured between West Point and Constitution Island.
The Most Densely Packed County In America
The Most Densely Packed County In America is Manhattan, home to more than 73,000 people per square mile, followed by Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Ireland's 11 Most Laid-Back Towns
Ireland's quieter towns have a way of bringing together peaceful landscapes, old-world character, and traditions that remain woven into everyday life.
Indian Cobra
Indian Cobra, the spectacled snake of snake charmers, is one of India's deadliest reptiles and a revered figure in Hindu mythology and folklore.
The Roman Empire Was More Violent Than You Think
War, genocide, and assassinations defined its existence. But, violence frequently manifested in lesser-known and unexpected ways.
How Many Americans Live Within A Mile Of A Lake?
Tens of millions of Americans live within a mile of a lake, from the Great Lakes shoreline to Florida's ponds and North Texas reservoirs. Here is where.
How Much Bigger The Great Lakes Were During The Ice Age
Huron, Michigan and Superior were once a single lake. Then Lake Michigan dropped 350 feet below its modern surface. How much bigger the Great Lakes were, and smaller.
Egyptian Cobra
Egyptian Cobra, one of Africa's largest and most venomous snakes, ranges across North African deserts and savannas and features in ancient Egyptian myth.
Which Planet Would Float On Water?
The massive planet of Saturn, a gas giant, has a density such that if you could place it in a giant tub of water, it would float.
The Rise And Fall Of The Ottoman Army
The Ottoman army carried the empire from a small Anatolian beylik to the walls of Constantinople, through Janissary rule, long stagnation, and late reform.
The Roman Army's Worst Defeats
Discover five of Ancient Rome’s most devastating military defeats, including Cannae, Carrhae, and the Teutoburg Forest, and how they changed Roman history.
Impala
Impala, a graceful antelope of eastern and southern Africa's savannas, can leap enormous distances to escape the lions and leopards that hunt it.
Where America Watches For Asteroids From
Mountaintop telescopes, a Cambridge clearinghouse, and JPL orbit specialists share the job of spotting asteroids early in America.
The Dark Truth About Julius Caesar
Uncover the dark truth about Julius Caesar through his mass killings, enslavement, and disputed role in the Library of Alexandria fire.
The Rainiest Mountain In America
The Rainiest Mountain In America is Mount Waialeale on Kauai, where the summit averages about 450 inches of rain a year and once recorded 683 in 1982.
Why Some Mountains Are Flat On Top
Grand Mesa, Table Mountain, Mount Roraima, and Herðubreið are all flat-topped, but four entirely different geologic processes made them that way.
The Highest Mountain You Can Reach Without Climbing Gear
The Highest Mountain You Can Reach Without Climbing Gear is Argentina's Aconcagua, whose Normal Route reaches the summit on foot, with no rope or ice axe.
Which Moon Is The Coldest?
Triton is frozen almost beyond imagination, but Earth’s Moon hides an even colder secret inside craters untouched by sunlight.
The Windiest Mountain In America
Mount Washington, New Hampshire, averages 34.9 mph winds a year. That long-term figure, not the 231-mph gust of 1934, is what earns the summit its title.
The K2-18b Biosignature Debate And What It Actually Means
Scientists found possible signs of life on K2-18b, but the evidence soon weakened. Here is what the latest research actually tells us.
10 Amazing Weekend Getaways in Georgia for 2026
Gold-rush squares, Bavarian streets, working shrimp docks: ten Georgia towns with enough to fill a full weekend, from the Blue Ridge to the coast.
Sunsets & Stargazing in Southampton, Ontario
Southampton, Ontario sits on Lake Huron in Bruce County, pairing High Street shops and a wide beach with camping, trails and dark skies at MacGregor Point.
London’s West End Packs Four Centuries of British Culture
London's West End Packs Four Centuries of British Culture into a two-mile walk, and Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and Covent Garden are all free.
Britain’s Own Bayeux Tapestry Is in Reading, and It’s Free
Britain's Own Bayeux Tapestry Is in Reading, and It's Free. A full-size Victorian replica of the famous embroidery, with no ticket or queue.
11 Small Towns in The Great Lakes with the Best Downtowns
Steps from the water, these Great Lakes small towns hide wine trails, lift bridges, and speakeasies in their compact, walkable downtowns.
What Is The Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute
A border drawn more than a century ago still divides Thailand and Cambodia, with disputed temples and territory keeping tensions alive today.
The 10 US Cities With the Longest Summers
Some US cities barely see winter at all. Ranked by NOAA normals, here are the ten with the longest thermal summers, from Honolulu to Fort Lauderdale.
10 Countries with the Largest Uranium Reserves
Australia holds 1.67 million tonnes of recoverable uranium, but Kazakhstan mines the most. How the ten largest resource holders compare.
African Countries With Islam As The Religion Of The Majority
In 19 African countries, Islam serves as the religion of the majority.
Country Names With 10 Letters
18 countries have names that contain 10 letters, from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan. Discover what other countries make the list!
Life Expectancy in Asia
Japan has the highest average life expectancy in Asia, as well as the world.
What Continent Is Hawaii In?
Although politically Hawaii is considered part of North America, geographically Hawaii is not part of any continent.
Landlocked Countries In Asia
Twelve countries in Asia are considered landlocked, although some of them, like Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, are along the Caspian Sea.
The Largest Stadiums In Asia
The biggest stadium on Earth isn't in America or Europe. It's in Asia, alongside 14 more giants. See the largest stadiums in Asia, ranked by capacity.
What Is A Cloud Forest?
How cloud forests drink from the clouds, and why Kilimanjaro, Monteverde, Yakushima and the Appalachians all depend on the mist.