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The Highest Roads East Of The Mississippi
NC 128 up Mount Mitchell is the highest road east of the Mississippi at 6,578 feet. See the five Appalachian roads that top 6,000 feet.
10 Best Attractions To Visit In New England
New England's 10 best attractions range from Acadia's cliffs and Mount Washington's summit to Salem's witch history and a castle built by an inventor.
11 Main Streets Where North Carolina Comes Alive
Tour charming North Carolina Main Streets filled with historic landmarks, local shops, mountain scenery, and waterfront views.
This Maine Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Drive the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway through 35 miles of western Maine, past mountain lakes, waterfalls, and old mill towns. Here is the three-day plan.
The Largest Ships Sailing The Great Lakes Today
Meet the 13 largest ships sailing the Great Lakes today, from the record-holding Paul R. Tregurtha to the fleet’s other 1,000-foot giants.
The Deadliest Animals In The Ocean
From painless bites to poison with no antidote, the ocean's deadliest creatures give little warning. Here's what to watch for and why they're so lethal.
How Many Americans Drink Great Lakes Water Every Day
About 20 million Americans drink Great Lakes water every day, plus 10 million Canadians. How five lakes reach taps from Chicago to Cleveland.
How Deep The Mariana Trench Really Is
How Deep The Mariana Trench Really Is comes to 36,070 feet at Challenger Deep. Drop Mount Everest in and its summit would still sit a mile underwater.
The Underwater Rivers That Flow Beneath The Ocean
Underwater rivers carry dense brine and sediment across the ocean floor, carving channels and creating unusual deep-sea ecosystems.
Pygmy Hippopotamus
Pygmy Hippopotamus, a shy, forest-dwelling relative of the common hippo, is an endangered West African species far smaller than its famous cousin.
Which Planet Is The Densest?
Earth is the solar system's densest planet at 5.514 g/cm³. See how mass, volume, and rocky composition determine planetary density.
Horrifying Facts You Need To Know About The Roman Empire
Learn about ancient Rome’s darkest realities: mass violence and slavery alongside political murder, brutal punishment, and civil war.
How Barbarian Soldiers Took Over The Roman Army
Roman soldiers were considered the best trained military force in the world. Over time, the makeup of their ranks would come to be dominated by "barbarians".
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.
Birds That Start With B
Some of the birds whose names begin with B include the bald eagle, the barn owl, the blue jay, the bowerbird, the budgerigar, the booby, the bustard, the buzzard and the bittern.
What Is The Most Volcanic World In The Solar System?
Io has at least 400 active volcanoes, throwing lava fountains dozens of miles high. The cause is not tectonics but Jupiter's gravity.
The Longest Reigning Ancient Pharaohs
Ancient Egypt's longest reigns, from Pepi II and Ramesses II to Thutmose III and Psamtik I, and what decades on the throne meant for the kingdom they ruled.
The Greatest Roman Generals In History
Ancient Rome was renowned for its military strength. Many factors contributed to its formidable reputation, including was the quality of its generals.
The Deepest Canyons In The United States
Cowboys, stampeding herds, and a beauty so immense that it drives some spectators to religion: canyons are an emblem of the grand American expanse.
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.
What Is The Largest Object In The Solar System After The Sun?
Jupiter isn't just the biggest planet; it's the largest object in our Solar System after the Sun, 11 times wider than Earth.
The Military Mistakes That Destroyed Great Empires
While they often occurred due to larger systemic problems within their respective societies, these errors frequently led to catastrophic consequences.
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.
8 Overlooked Towns In Tennessee Worth Visiting
Discover Tennessee’s hidden gems—from historic Jonesborough to scenic Sparta—offering unique attractions beyond the usual tourist spots
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.
Which Moon Is The Largest?
Ganymede outsizes the planet Mercury and hides an ocean that may hold more water than all the seas on Earth's surface.
The Most Isolated Mountain In The Lower 48
The most isolated mountain in the Lower 48 is Mount Whitney, 1,646 miles from any higher ground. Why the tallest peak wins, and how it differs from Mt. Rainier.
Which Planet Is The Least Dense?
Lighter than water despite its size, Saturn measures a mere 0.69 g/cm3. Here is why the solar system heavyweight is really its lowest-density world.
How The Alps Compare To The Rockies
The Rockies are 4x longer, but the Alps are taller and steeper, with a café at the summit. The Rockies counter with grizzlies. How the two ranges really compare.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Driest States In The United States
The driest states in the US aren't all deserts. Some are famous for snow. Ranked by NOAA precipitation data, with the geography that keeps each one dry.