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11 Best Places To Call Home In Ohio In 2026
Eleven Ohio towns where homes cost well under the state average, with lake parks, bike trails, summer festivals, and rich histories.
The Highest-Elevation National Forest In America
No other national forest climbs this high. Inyo runs from desert sagebrush to the 14,505-foot summit of Mount Whitney, plus ancient pines and hot springs.
7 Most Walkable Town Centers In England
Seven town centers in England, from Alnwick in Northumberland to Rye in East Sussex, where a castle gate, a pier, and a cobbled quay are all within walking distance.
Where Coyotes And Wolves Overlap In The United States
Coyotes and wolves overlap across the US, from Yellowstone and Denali to North Carolina's Albemarle Peninsula, where the two canids sometimes hybridize.
Jararaca
Jararaca, a venomous pit viper of South America, causes many of Brazil's snakebites and inspired the first ACE inhibitor blood-pressure medication.
Which Planet Has The Fewest Visitors From Earth?
Uranus and Neptune have each had exactly one visitor: Voyager 2, in 1986 and 1989. No spacecraft has returned to either ice giant since.
Alexander The Great's Greatest Military Strategies
His use of countless cunning military techniques is one of the major reasons why Alexander the Great was able to built a massive empire.
8 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns on the Pacific Coast
From the cool corners of the Salish Sea to the sun-kissed shores of Southern California, uncover the most captivating small towns on the Pacific Coast.
The US Lakes That Went From Polluted To Clean
See how polluted US lakes were restored through sewage controls, sediment cleanup, and major reductions in agricultural and urban runoff.
Who Actually Uses Colorado River Water
Who actually uses Colorado River water? Not the cities. Farms take ~74%, and cattle-feed alfalfa alone uses more than every city combined. The real breakdown.
The US Waters Where Forever Chemicals Have Been Found
PFAS, or forever chemicals, have been detected in US waters from North Carolina to Michigan to the Colorado River, across nine waterways in all.
What Lies Beneath The Deepest Part Of The Ocean
The depths of Earth's oceans are equally mysterious and terrifying; humans know more about the surface of the moon than about the deepest part of the ocean.
Wandering Albatross
Wandering Albatross, a giant seabird of the Southern Ocean, has the largest wingspan of any living bird and can glide for years over the open sea.
Malayan Blue Krait
Malayan Blue Krait, one of Southeast Asia's most venomous snakes, delivers a potent neurotoxic bite that can paralyze and kill without antivenom.
Did The Roman Republic Or Empire Have A Better Army?
The transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire ushered in several fundamental changes in the Roman Army's composition, management, and strategies.
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.
Why Mountain Lions Disappeared From The Eastern US
Mountain lions once roamed much of the eastern US, but bounties, hunting, fewer deer, and habitat loss eventually wiped out most populations.
What Happens If Kessler Syndrome Starts
One shattered satellite could start a chain reaction in orbit, multiplying debris until entire regions of space become too dangerous to use.
The Roman Empire’s Deadliest Political Purge
The proscriptions of 43 BCE killed Cicero and emptied the Roman Senate, funding the armies that turned a broken Republic into an empire.
9 Small Towns in The Adirondack Mountains with the Best Downtowns
These small Adirondack Mountain towns, from Lake Placid to Speculator, pair mountain views with walkable downtowns, local shops, and museums.
Which Planet Has The Weakest Gravity?
Mercury has the weakest gravity of any planet. Its huge iron core still makes it pull harder than its small size suggests.
The Most Effective Ancient Military Tactics Ever Used
Even thousands of years ago, military tactics were highly advanced, implemented by trained soldiers. Here are history's most effective military techniques.
Why Doesn't the Moon Fall?
Gravity pulls the Moon toward Earth every second, yet it never lands. Tangential speed and Earth's curved surface turn that fall into a stable orbit.
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.
Why Some Mountains Are Flat On Top
Grand Mesa, Table Mountain, Mount Roraima, and Herðubreið are all flat-topped, but four entirely different geologic processes made them that way.
The Windiest Mountain In America
Mount Washington, New Hampshire, averages 34.9 mph winds a year. That long-term figure, not the 231-mph gust of 1934, is what earns the summit its title.
10 Amazing Weekend Getaways in Georgia for 2026
Gold-rush squares, Bavarian streets, working shrimp docks: ten Georgia towns with enough to fill a full weekend, from the Blue Ridge to the coast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.