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8 New Hampshire Towns That Rival Europe's Best
Discover 7 charming New Hampshire towns that blend European flair with New England spirit—perfect for scenic escapes and timeless experiences.
The US Towns That Burned Down And Were Never Rebuilt
Chicago rebuilt. Peshtigo rebuilt. Greenville, Malden and Centralia did not. The US towns that burned down and stayed gone, and what decides which way it goes.
The National Parks Where You Can See Whales From Shore
The National Parks Where You Can See Whales From Shore let you spot gray and humpback whales from the coast, no boat tour required.
What Happens If The Rio Grande Stops Reaching The Gulf
The Rio Grande already fails to reach the Gulf some years. If it stops for good: a drinking-water crisis for millions, dead farms, and a collapsing delta.
The Largest River Deltas in North America
Nine of the largest river deltas in North America, and why federal agencies cannot agree on how big any of them actually are.
7 Most Walkable Town Centers In Croatia
7 Most Walkable Town Centers In Croatia, from Trogir, Rovinj, and Korcula on the Adriatic to inland Varazdin, Samobor, Sibenik, and Pozega.
8 Main Streets Where Wales Comes Alive
Each of these streets are has developed its own character shaped by the coast, castles, books, railways that have kept these Welsh communities lively.
Mugger Crocodile
Mugger Crocodile is a broad-snouted freshwater crocodile of the Indian subcontinent, known for digging burrows, waiting out droughts, and trekking overland.
Indochinese Tiger
Indochinese Tiger is one of the rarest big cats on Earth, a darker, mid-sized tiger now breeding only in Thailand and Myanmar after a steep decline.
Speed Of Sound VS Speed Of Light
Light is about 880,000 times faster than sound, but the real differences are stranger: what each needs to travel through, and what slows them down.
Similarities And Differences Between The Roman Republic And Empire
The Roman Republic and Empire looked alike in territory and culture but differed completely in who held power and how the army was used.
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.
11 Small Towns in The Northern United States with the Best Downtowns
Some downtowns are worth the whole trip. Meet 11 northern US towns with brick storefronts, lakeside Main Streets, and walkable historic districts.
The Shallowest Large Lakes In The United States
The Shallowest Large Lakes In The United States begin with Mattamuskeet in North Carolina, which covers 63 square miles but averages just 18 inches deep.
How Many Miles Of Shoreline Do The Great Lakes Have?
How Many Miles Of Shoreline Do The Great Lakes Have? About 10,200 in all, ranging from Lake Ontario's 712 miles to Lake Huron's chart-topping 3,827.
Banded Sea Krait
Banded Sea Krait is a venomous Indo-Pacific sea snake that hunts eels across the reef yet returns to land to rest, mate, and lay its eggs on shore.
Which Planet Has The Longest Year?
As the rhyme goes, Mercury is the one, closest to the shining sun. But which planet is furthest, and which has the longest year?
Why Ancient Greece Never United Into One Empire
Discover how geography, fierce city-state rivalries, and competing governments shaped Ancient Greece: one of history's greatest civilizations.
10 Small Towns on the Pacific Coast with the Best Downtowns
Skip the famous coastal cities. These Pacific Coast small towns keep their best shops, theaters, and beaches within one walkable downtown.
Green Tree Python
The green tree python is a nonvenomous, tree-dwelling constrictor of New Guinea and far northern Australia, famous for its tidy looped resting coil.
Which Planet Has The Deepest Canyon?
The deepest canyon in our galaxy is found on Mars, known as Valles Marineris, which plunges nearly seven miles deep and is 2,400 miles long.
Was The Trojan Horse Real?
The Trojan horse is among the world's foremost tales of trickery and deception, which culminated in the fall of Troy. But was it even real?
8 Strange Discoveries About Secret Societies in History
Secret societies have existed for centuries, from Yale University to 18th-century England, resulting in intrigue and rumors.
Which Moon Hides The Biggest Ocean Under Its Ice?
Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, hides an ocean 60 miles deep beneath 95 miles of ice, likely the biggest body of water in the solar system.
Britain’s National Archives Mark 250 Years of American Independence
Britain's National Archives Mark 250 Years of American Independence with the war seen from the losing side, drawn from the paperwork Britain filed and kept.
10 Small Towns in Texas with the Best Downtowns
Ten Texas towns with the best downtowns, from Port Isabel's fish mural to Fredericksburg's Magic Mile and Bandera's cowboy saloons.
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.
A Driving Tour of River Road National Scenic Byway
A Driving Tour of River Road National Scenic Byway winds along Michigan's AuSable River, past sand dunes, high bluffs, and the Lumberman's Monument.
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.
What Are The Contiguous United States?
Forty-eight states and the District of Columbia share a boundary with at least one other state and jointly make up the contiguous United States.
The Longest Mountain Ranges in Asia
The Kunlun Mountains, in China, is the longest mountain range in Asia.
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.
The Cities With the Lowest Annual Rainfall in the US
The Cities With the Lowest Annual Rainfall in the US are led by Yuma, Arizona, where barely three inches fall in a year, followed by Las Vegas and Phoenix.
Countries That Use Their Own Calendar
In Ethiopia, it's not the year you think, and there are 13 months. Discover the countries that still run on their own calendars instead of the Gregorian one.
Deepest Metro Stations in the World
Some metro stations plunge over a hundred meters underground, driven by challenging terrain, leading to engineering marvels with grand designs.
European Countries With The Most Forest Cover
Sweden has the most forest cover of any European country.