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12 Off-The-Grid Pacific Coast Towns To Visit
Though certain areas of the Pacific Coast draw dense crowds, plenty of communities, like these off-the-grid towns, escape heavy attention.
The Most Charming River Towns In Colorado
From the Arkansas River to the Rio Grande, these Colorado towns pair river recreation with stunning scenery and unique local attractions.
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Texas
Texas main streets in towns like Fredericksburg and Jefferson shine with historic courthouses, bayoufront districts, and limestone storefronts.
11 Best Places To Retire In Southern California
Discover the best places to retire in Southern California, where mountain and desert towns like Idyllwild and Borrego Springs stay under state home prices.
Exploring One of Michigan’s Best Beach Towns
A travel writer slows down for a day in St. Joseph, Michigan with his mother. Antiques, a carousel, dual lighthouses, and a Lake Michigan wine trail.
The US States With the Most Lakes Per Square Mile
Discover which US states have the most lakes per square mile, from Alaska's millions to Florida's karst sinkhole basins.
5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In Tennessee
These are the 5 most snake-filled bodies of water in Tennessee, from Reelfoot Lake to Norris Lake, where watersnakes and cottonmouths are a common sight.
5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In Kentucky
From a cottonmouth-dense cypress swamp to reservoirs full of timber rattlers, these are the five most snake-filled bodies of water in Kentucky to watch for.
The Most Snake Infested Lakes in Maine
Although Maine is not the most snake-infested state in the United States, there are still lakes that are the ideal habitat for local species.
The Least Developed Countries In The World
One of the key factors contributing to underdevelopment in South Sudan, located in east-Central Africa, is persistent conflict and political instability.
Which Country Has The Most Lakes In The World?
Lakes are a vital part of our ecosystem and over half of the world’s lakes are located in Canada. Discover the countries with the most bodies of water on the planet.
The Most Brutal City-States in Ancient Greece
Explore the brutal side of Ancient Greece through Sparta, Athens, Thebes, and Syracuse, where power, war, and cruelty shaped history.
The Most Tornado-Prone States in the US
Discover the 10 states with the most tornadoes, based on 30 years of NOAA data, and learn what makes these regions tornado hotspots.
Discovering England’s Blenheim Palace, the Birthplace of Winston Churchill
A first-person tour of Blenheim Palace, Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace and Britain's only non-royal palace, near Woodstock in Oxfordshire.
An American Rebuilt Shakespeare’s Globe and He Died Before It Opened
A traveler's tour of Shakespeare's Globe on London's Bankside, plus a candlelit performance of The Tempest next door in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Discovering the St. Paul’s Cathedral Memorial to 28,000 American War Dead
Tucked behind St. Paul's high altar in London is the American Memorial Chapel, a gift from Britain honoring 28,000 US war dead of the Second World War.
15 Most Beautiful Lakes In America
Here are some incredible lakes that America has to offer, from Lake Champlain and Lake Eklutna in the north to Lake Ouachita in the south.
What Is The National Dish Of The United States?
The national dish of the United States is said to be hamburgers, brownies, or apple pie. But does the United States actually have a national dish officially?
The Largest Casinos In The World
These behemoth casinos have thousands of gaming machines, hundreds of card tables, lodging, and world class entertainment to boot. 5 are located in Macao.
Why Are So Many Countries Called Guinea?
Four countries carry the name Guinea, on two different continents. Discover where the name came from and why it spread so far across the map
What Euclid Is Mapping In The Dark Universe
Euclid is mapping galaxies, dark matter, and dark energy to help scientists understand how the universe formed and why it continues to expand.
States With The Lowest Home Ownership Rates
High prices, dense cities, and renter-heavy markets. Discover the states with the lowest homeownership rates and where buying a home is hardest.
Was The Roman Empire A Dictatorship?
Explore whether Rome was a dictatorship, from the Republic and Caesar to Augustus, imperial power, and the key limits on emperors' authority in Rome.
Which Countries Export the Most Food?
The United States is the largest exporter of food products worldwide, sending massive amounts of plant and animal products around the world.
Effects Of Earthquakes
Whether they are short term or long term, there are a variety of ways in which earthquakes can affect the landscape and life in an impacted area.
Everything You Know About The Ottoman Empire Might Be Wrong
Was the Ottoman Empire truly the "sick man of Europe," or did it, in fact, manage to survive long after its death proclamation?
The Most Heavily Defended Ancient Capitals
The most heavily defended ancient capitals combine two qualities. They must be well-located geographically, and then bolstered with human-built fortification.
The 10 Largest Gold Mines In The World
Built on the Muruntau gold deposit in the Kyzylkum Desert of Uzbekistan, the Muruntau Gold Mine is the world's largest open pit mine.
The Most Wolf-Dense Regions in the United States
Gray wolves in the U.S. are concentrated in four regions: the Great Lakes, Northern Rockies, Pacific Northwest, and Alaska, with about 19,000 wolves today.
Why The Search For Planet Nine Picked Up Again
Learn why astronomers are searching for Planet Nine again and how the Rubin Observatory could help reveal a hidden world beyond Pluto.
The Largest Baseball Stadiums In The United States
Dodger Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Coors Field, and more: discover the largest baseball stadiums in the United States and how the biggest ballparks rank.
10 States With The Largest African-American Populations
African Americans have a long proud cultural history in the U.S., and are working all across the country to overcome generations of unfair practices.
The Unhealthiest Presidents In American History
John F Kennedy suffered from various ailments such as chronic back pain. These health concerns were kept secret in order to uphold a false image of vitality and youth.
The Most Dangerous Volcanoes In The United States
US Geological Survey cataloged 161 volcanoes throughout the country, 18 of which are considered a "very high threat." Here are at the top of the watchlist.
Why Pluto Might Still Have A Liquid Ocean
Pluto is one of the coldest worlds in the solar system, yet evidence suggests a vast liquid ocean may still survive beneath its icy crust.
The Richest Counties In The United States
Explore the economic powerhouses of the U.S. with a deep dive into the top 10 richest counties and the industries fueling their prosperity.
10 Tallest Mountains In The Contiguous United States
Alaska may have Denali, but there are plenty of awe-inspiring mountain peaks to check out in the continental U.S. Here are the 10 tallest.
The 10 Windiest Places in the World
Discover the ten windiest places in the world, from storm-battered coasts to mountain peaks where powerful gusts shape the landscape and daily life.
Why Voyager 1 Keeps Sending Strange Data From Interstellar Space
Explore Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space, the truth behind its strange signals, and the discoveries that changed space science.
Which States Have the Most Active Volcanoes?
Alaska has many active volcanoes. Learn more about Alaska's volcanoes as well as the other US states that top the list for having the most active volcanoes.