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The Warmest The Oceans Have Ever Been
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record 21.11°C in August 2026, and the extra heat is already driving bleaching alerts on Florida's coral reef.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Alabama
Find affordable Alabama towns with home values below $241,000, plus waterfalls, riverfront parks, and historic museums to enjoy.
9 Main Streets Where South Carolina Comes Alive
These small towns in South Carolina have bustling Main Streets, featuring charming eateries, beautiful churches, and historic sites.
This Minnesota Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive is the only route in the entire state with the designation as an All-American Road.
10 Prettiest Main Streetscapes on the Atlantic Coast
Visit charming Atlantic Coast towns with scenic main streets and local shops, plus waterfront parks, festivals, and classic seaside attractions.
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.
The Largest Lake Entirely In The Lower 48
The largest lake entirely in the Lower 48, why the gap to second place is so enormous, and the case that Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are one lake.
Forest Cobra
Forest Cobra, the largest true cobra in Africa, is a fast, highly venomous snake at home in the rainforests and waterways across the continent.
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.
Rome's Most Corrupt Rulers
Absolute power, as the saying goes, corrupts absolutely. Few were so powerful, and so potentially corrupted, as Rome's less scrupulous emperors.
Why Every American Town Has A Water Tower
That water tower over town isn't just a landmark. Its height and stored water help keep taps flowing and firefighters supplied when demand spikes.
What Dead Pool Actually Means At Hoover Dam
Dead pool at Hoover Dam is 895 feet, the height of a set of gates. It does not mean Lake Mead is empty, and it is not where the power stops.
The Underwater Waterfalls Hidden In The Ocean
See how hidden ocean waterfalls form in the Denmark Strait and Faroe Bank Channel, plus why Mauritius offers a striking illusion.
Killer Whale
Killer Whale, the ocean's top predator and the largest member of the dolphin family, hunts in tight-knit family pods across every sea on the planet.
Indian Cobra
Indian Cobra, the spectacled snake of snake charmers, is one of India's deadliest reptiles and a revered figure in Hindu mythology and folklore.
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 Roman Empire Was More Violent Than You Think
War, genocide, and assassinations defined its existence. But, violence frequently manifested in lesser-known and unexpected ways.
Egyptian Cobra
Egyptian Cobra, one of Africa's largest and most venomous snakes, ranges across North African deserts and savannas and features in ancient Egyptian myth.
Which Planet Would Float On Water?
The massive planet of Saturn, a gas giant, has a density such that if you could place it in a giant tub of water, it would float.
The Roman Army's Worst Defeats
Discover five of Ancient Rome’s most devastating military defeats, including Cannae, Carrhae, and the Teutoburg Forest, and how they changed Roman history.
Where America Watches For Asteroids From
Mountaintop telescopes, a Cambridge clearinghouse, and JPL orbit specialists share the job of spotting asteroids early in America.
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.
Which Moon Is The Coldest?
Triton is frozen almost beyond imagination, but Earth’s Moon hides an even colder secret inside craters untouched by sunlight.
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.
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 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.
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.