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The US Lakes Where Brain-Eating Amoeba Has Been Found
No quick test can clear a lake of the brain-eating amoeba. See the US waters, from Texas to Iowa, where scientists have confirmed Naegleria fowleri itself.
The Trees That Survived Since The Age Of Dinosaurs
Meet ancient tree lineages that survived the age of dinosaurs and still grow today, including ginkgos, cycads, and redwoods.
The Most Charming River Towns In Wyoming
Wyoming’s charming river towns pair rafting and trout fishing with historic hotels, hot springs, museums, and dramatic western scenery.
10 Stress-Free Utah Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Ten Utah towns built for a stress-free weekend. Dark skies in Torrey, red rocks in Moab, the Shakespeare festival in Cedar City, river hikes in Helper.
7 Best Towns In Montana For A Two-Day Recharge
Recharge in one of these seven small Montana towns, from historic Butte and Helena to outdoorsy Whitefish, Kalispell, Eureka, Lewistown, and Stevensville.
The Only Lakes In The World With Freshwater Jellyfish
Most jellyfish live in the sea, but a rare few haunt warm, still lakes. See six spots worldwide where you can catch these harmless drifters in bloom.
How Many Shipwrecks Are On The Ocean Floor?
How Many Shipwrecks Are On The Ocean Floor? Scientists estimate more than 3 million, though fewer than 1% have ever been mapped or explored.
The Longest Canal Still In Use In America
America's longest working canal is New York's 200-year-old Erie Canal, still moving boats across the state. Why it beats longer, long-abandoned rivals.
How Sewage Overflows Still Reach The Great Lakes Every Year
Untreated sewage keeps reaching the Great Lakes, sometimes by design and sometimes through gaps nobody meant to leave. See the routes it takes.
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion, cougar, puma, panther, catamount. Guinness lists this cat as the mammal with the most names, more than 40 in English alone, all one species.
Kodiak Bear
The Kodiak bear is the largest brown bear on Earth, a salmon-fed giant found only on Alaska's Kodiak Archipelago, where males can top 1,500 pounds.
The Biggest Myths About The Roman Army
Augustus died in 14 CE, not 14 BCE, and Rome lost at Cannae. Sorting the real Roman army from the myths about its discipline, size, and collapse.
Sumatran Tiger
Sumatran Tiger is the smallest living tiger and the last to survive on an island, with fewer than 400 mature animals left after Bali and Java lost theirs.
Why Don't Stars Twinkle in Space?
Learn why stars twinkle on Earth but shine steadily in space and how atmospheric turbulence affects planets and astronomical observations.
The Crisis Years That Nearly Destroyed The Ottoman Empire
Exploring these crisis years is therefore crucial to comprehending how they shaped the broader trajectory of the Ottoman Empire.
Spectacled Caiman
The spectacled caiman is the most widespread crocodilian in the Americas, a small, adaptable predator named for the bony ridge that bridges its eyes.
Which World Has The Tallest Mountain In The Solar System?
Learn why Olympus Mons on Mars is the Solar System’s tallest known mountain and how it compares with Everest and Vesta’s giant peak.
Why Did Roman Military Strategy Shift From Expansion To Defense?
Roman strategy shifted toward defense because a vast empire demanded more soldiers, money, and attention than acquiring additional territory could justify.
What's the Coldest Place in Space?
The coldest spot in the universe isn't empty space. It's a nebula one degree above absolute zero, colder than the void around it. Here's why.
The Brutal Side Of The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire's brutal history includes the widespread capture of Christian boys, slavery, and the Armenian Genocide.
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.
Why Some Stars Die In Massive Explosions
Learn why some massive stars explode as supernovae while others collapse into black holes and how these blasts help to seed future planets.
How Many People Lived In The Roman Empire?
The Roman Empire held between 59 and 76 million inhabitants at its peak, but exact numbers are difficult for historians to calculate.
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.
8 Underrated Illinois Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
Beyond the bright lights of Chicago, there are many smaller, underrated towns in Illinois worth making the drive for in 2026.
An Afternoon Or More in Creemore, Ontario
An Afternoon Or More in Creemore, Ontario reveals a walkable Mill Street of cafes, a Michelin-starred restaurant, lavender farms, and craft beer.
8 Overlooked Towns In Wales Worth Visiting
8 Overlooked Towns In Wales Worth Visiting, from coastal Holyhead and Tywyn to castle-rich Kidwelly, Llandovery, and grand Powis Castle in Welshpool.
African Countries With Islam As The Religion Of The Majority
In 19 African countries, Islam serves as the religion of the majority.
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.
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 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.
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.