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This Great Lakes Town Dives Into Maritime Heritage
This Great Lakes Town Dives Into Maritime Heritage in Alpena, Michigan, where Thunder Bay's Shipwreck Alley hides scores of wrecks beneath Lake Huron.
12 Overlooked Towns In Michigan Worth Visiting
The 11 towns are some of the most overlooked destinations in Michigan and are worth visiting. From coastal views to historic museums, they have it all.
11 Most Walkable Town Centers on the Gulf Coast
These Gulf Coast towns are home to memorable waterfront attractions, along with everything from local museums and fishing piers to local parks.
11 Prettiest Towns in New Jersey
Scenic beauty, historic charm, and small-town warmth define these stunning New Jersey communities.
How Great Bear Lake Compares To The Great Lakes
Great Bear Lake is bigger than two Great Lakes, deeper than all five, and home to just 500 people. How Canada's Arctic giant stacks up against the famous five.
10 Main Streets Where New York Comes Alive
These New York Main Streets bring history to life with a Yellow Brick Road, a waterfront carousel, and some wonderfully unexpected landmarks.
Where People Are Moving To In Alabama In 2026
Alabama's population gains are landing in towns like Madison, Calera, and Silverhill, while Jefferson, Montgomery, and Mobile counties lose residents.
How Long It Takes Invasive Mussels To Cover A Lake Bottom
A few invasive mussels can carpet a lake bottom in two years or take over a decade. Depth, food, and the species involved decide how fast it happens.
The Most Powerful Storms The Great Lakes Have Ever Seen
Wind speeds, wave heights, and death tolls decide the ranking of the six worst storms ever recorded across the Great Lakes, worst first.
The Only Coral Reef In The Continental United States
Warm Gulf Stream water gives southern Florida the only living coral barrier reef on the US mainland, third-largest on Earth and 8,000 years old.
Why The Aurora Reached Florida
A fierce solar storm sent the northern lights spilling into Florida, painting subtropical skies with an Arctic glow in a rare show of the Sun’s power.
How Many Emperors Did The Roman Empire Have?
Rome counted roughly 70 emperors through 395 CE and closer to 90 by 476. Here is why no single number ever settles the question.
The Widest River In The United States
The widest river in the US is the Mississippi, over 11 miles across at Lake Winnibigoshish. But there's a catch, and the widest navigable stretch is much narrower.
Five Days at Four mph on an English Canal Boat Is Pure Relaxation
Five days and 53 miles on the Shropshire Union Canal with two complete beginners aboard. No license needed, four miles an hour, and nowhere you have to be.
Amazon River Dolphin
Amazon River Dolphin turns pink with age, and much of that color is scar tissue from years of fighting, so the brightest males are usually the oldest ones.
Devil Scorpionfish
Devil Scorpionfish sits so still on the reef that algae grows over its skin, and it breaks cover only to flash the hidden orange and black beneath its fins.
What The Psyche Mission Could Tell Us About Planetary Cores
NASA's Psyche spacecraft arrives at a metal-rich asteroid in 2029, where its readings could sharpen scientists' understanding of the cores of rocky planets.
Who Were The Most Overrated Ancient Generals?
Not all famous generals actually deserved the reputation that they have benefitted from. Here are some of history's most overrated commanders.
One Day, 10 Hours, 17 Bands at the Borderland Festival
Ten hours at Borderland's eighth year in East Aurora, from a video-called grandpa mid-set to Jack White closing on "Seven Nation Army."
Neotropical Rattlesnake
Neotropical Rattlesnake, the most widespread rattlesnake in South America, has an unusually neurotoxic venom that can paralyze and prove fatal to people.
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.
The Best Leaders In Ancient Greece
Exploring these figures, and several more, is crucial to comprehending one of the most important civilizations in history.
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.
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.
Which Planet Has the Most Moons?
Saturn now holds 293 confirmed moons, more than any other planet. See how it overtook Jupiter, and meet Titan and Enceladus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.