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Central American Bushmaster
Central American Bushmaster, a large, reclusive rainforest pit viper, ranks among the world's longest venomous snakes and, unlike most, lays eggs.
What Happens When A Satellite Burns Up In The Atmosphere
A satellite re-entry begins near 17,000 mph; learn what burns up, which dense parts reach Earth, and what the vaporized metal leaves behind.
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Western Australia
Broome, York, Albany, and five more Western Australia town centers, where the museums, walking trails, and beaches are all reachable without a car.
10 Best Places To Call Home In The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is unlike any other region of the United States. Its uniquely spectacular landscapes contain 10 of the best places to call home in 2025.
9 Most Breathtaking Towns In Colorado
From the Maroon Bells to the Great Sand Dunes, these nine Colorado towns pair small-town character with some of the state's best mountain scenery.
10 Prettiest Downtown Strips In Oregon
Ten Oregon downtowns where the original brick still stands, from the tasting rooms of McMinnville to Jacksonville's gold rush storefronts.
9 Small Towns in the Southern United States with the Best Downtowns
Pay a theater in produce, browse a bookstore older than you, walk a brick riverfront. Nine small Southern towns with downtowns worth the afternoon.
How The Great Lakes Compare To The World's Largest Lakes
One landlocked lake dwarfs all five Great Lakes put together. Here's how North America's giants measure up against the world's largest lakes.
What Happens If The Ohio River Floods Louisville Again
The wall holds the river back; the aging pumps behind it are the weak point. Here is what a major Ohio River flood would actually do to Louisville today.
The Heaviest Fish Ever Recorded In American Fresh Water
Americans often enjoy the merits of fishing. Needless to say, at some point, someone somewhere caught the heaviest fish ever recorded in fresh water.
Jararacussu
Jararacussu, one of the biggest pit vipers in South America, carries a potent hemotoxic venom that has been studied for anti-viral drug research.
Mulga Snake
Mulga Snake, also called the king brown, is one of Australia's largest venomous snakes and delivers more venom per bite than almost any other snake.
The Deepest Underground Labs Hunting Dark Matter
Deep in subterranean labs, some of the most advanced technology in human history is being used to study the origins of dark matter.
How Rome Lost Its African Provinces
Rome, for a time, commanded one of the largest empires the world has seen. Over time, they would lose certain territories, including their African provinces.
This Illinois River Town Is Made for Strolling
Take a stroll through a charming river valley situated in Saint Charles, Illinois, one of the state's most walkable towns.
What Actually Separates One Ocean From Another
Most ocean boundaries are invisible lines someone drew on a chart. A few are real geography. Here is what actually separates one ocean from another.
The Cleanest Reservoirs In The United States
Clean water doesn't happen by accident. Meet five of the cleanest reservoirs in the U.S., from Flaming Gorge to Lake Roosevelt, and how they stay clear.
Many-Banded Krait
Many-Banded Krait, a black-and-white banded snake of East and Southeast Asia, carries potent neurotoxic venom that can cause fatal respiratory paralysis.
The African Emperor Who Ruled Rome
Septimius Severus has a complicated legacy. As the first emperor from Africa, he helped establish the Roman Empire as a truly multi-continental power.
Which Planet Has The Most Eccentric Orbit?
Mercury holds the record among the eight planets orbiting the Sun, while HD 20782 b is among the most eccentric confirmed exoplanets known.
Who Were The Roman Empire’s Secret Police?
Rome ran on informers. Inside the frumentarii, agentes in rebus, speculatores, and the Praetorian Guard who policed the empire.
6 Underrated New Jersey Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
New Jersey is often written off as a hotbed of East Coast stereotypes, but there are many underrated towns worth exploring.
The Youngest Mountain Range In The United States
Grand Teton, despite its impressive appearance, is actually the youngest mountain range in the entirety of the United States.
The American Mountains You Can Reach By Train
These six American mountain railways climb steep grades into the high country, ending at summit buildings, mountain towns, and breathtaking overlooks.
Which Planet Has The Fewest Visitors From Earth?
Uranus and Neptune have each had exactly one visitor: Voyager 2, in 1986 and 1989. No spacecraft has returned to either ice giant since.
Alexander The Great's Greatest Military Strategies
His use of countless cunning military techniques is one of the major reasons why Alexander the Great was able to built a massive empire.
The Widest Mountain In The United States
One American mountain spreads so far across the landscape that its width rivals its height for sheer scale, giving it a footprint unlike any other.
9 Small Towns in The Adirondack Mountains with the Best Downtowns
These small Adirondack Mountain towns, from Lake Placid to Speculator, pair mountain views with walkable downtowns, local shops, and museums.
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.
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.
How Big Alaska Is Compared To The Lower 48
Alaska is one fifth the size of the Lower 48 and bigger than Texas, California and Montana combined. Why the maps you grew up with got it wrong twice.
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.