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The Smallest Ocean On Earth
The Smallest Ocean On Earth is the Arctic Ocean, the shallowest and coldest of the five, covering 5.4 million square miles of largely frozen water.
Could Humans Live On Titan?
Though Titan has an atmosphere and surface relatively similar to Earth, its temperatures and rotation would make life on Titan difficult for humans.
How Roman Roads Helped Rome Conquer The World
Ancient Roman roads were marvels of engineering that stretched throughout the reaches of the empire, allowing high levels of security and communication.
11 Best Places To Retire In Western Australia
So whether you want to spend your golden years exploring nature or taking in local art and festivals, you’re sure to find your ideal home in these towns.
What Happens If A Wildfire Reaches A Giant Sequoia Grove
What Happens If A Wildfire Reaches A Giant Sequoia Grove depends on the trees' thick bark, the landscape, and whether prescribed burns cleared the fuel.
11 Oregon Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets
Wander the main streets of these eleven Oregon towns, where historic storefronts, local shops, and small-town charm invite you to slow down and linger.
Which State Has The Oldest State Park System?
New York is home to America’s oldest state park at Niagara Falls. Learn how the 1885 reservation influenced scenic preservation nationwide.
The Native Great Lakes Fish Making A Comeback
The Native Great Lakes Fish Making A Comeback include lake trout, walleye, sturgeon, and cisco, returning after a century of overfishing and pollution.
How Electric Barriers Keep Asian Carp Out Of Lake Michigan
How Electric Barriers Keep Asian Carp Out Of Lake Michigan, where electrified water in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal blocks an invasive threat.
Bike the Virginia Beach Boardwalk's Three Miles of Monuments
Bike the Virginia Beach Boardwalk's Three Miles of Monuments, a flat oceanfront ride past the King Neptune statue, the Norwegian Lady, and Navy memorials.
The Deepest Lakes You Can Still Catch Fish In
The deepest lakes on Earth where you can still catch fish, ranked by depth, from Lake Baikal to Crater Lake, plus one giant no angler can reach.
5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s quiet ponds and marshes conceal watersnakes, ribbonsnakes, and gartersnakes hunting through reeds and dark shallows.
What's Outside the Universe?
Most people are aware of the Big Bang, but rarely dive into the specifics of what's outside the universe. Is it even possible to know?
What Caused The Bronze Age Collapse?
Climate stress, warfare, and failing palace systems combined to trigger the Bronze Age Collapse across the eastern Mediterranean.
Where Did The Ottomans Come From?
Trace the Ottomans from a small frontier beylik at Söğüt under Osman I to the vast empire that once spanned three continents.
9 Overlooked Towns In Ireland Worth Visiting
No matter what you’re looking for in your Irish trip, you’re sure to find it at one of these nine overlooked towns in Ireland worth visiting.
What Happens Inside A Neutron State
A teaspoon of neutron star matter weighs about a billion tons, revealing why these collapsed stellar remnants are among the densest objects in the universe.
What's the Fastest Thing in the Universe?
Light sets the universe’s speed limit, but cosmic rays, pulsars, black hole jets, and Parker Solar Probe come astonishingly close.
The Greatest Leaders Of The Ancient World
From Sargon of Akkad, who built one of the first empires, to Augustus who oversaw Rome’s transformation from republic to empire, here are the greatest leaders
Tiger Shark
A guide to the tiger shark: its size, worldwide range, wildly varied diet, teeth, reproduction, danger to humans, and conservation status.
Malayan Tiger
The Malayan tiger is one of the world's rarest big cats, with fewer than 150 left in the rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. Learn what threatens it.
The 10 Most Popular International Vacations by Americans
Beaches, big cities, and bucket-list culture. Discover the 10 most popular international destinations for American travelers and what draws them abroad. (
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.
East Germany
Founded in 1949 and gone by 1990, East Germany built the Berlin Wall and a vast police state. Explore the geography and history of the GDR.
Largest Landlocked Countries In The World
From Kazakhstan's steppe to Chad's Sahara, discover the 9 largest landlocked countries in the world and the geography that cut them off from the ocean.
Most Ethnically Diverse Countries In The World
Most of the world's most culturally heterogeneous countries are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Learn more about the world's most ethnically diverse countries.
Which Country Has The Longest National Anthem?
Greece's Hymn to Liberty runs 158 stanzas, while Uruguay's anthem takes nearly five minutes to sing. Discover which country has the longest national anthem.
European Countries With The Most Forest Cover
Sweden has the most forest cover of any European country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.