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Cities

8 Most Beautiful College Towns In Illinois

Explore charming Illinois college towns with historic campuses, museums, theaters, landmark homes, and community attractions worth visiting this summer.

Lakes

How Round Gobies Took Over The Great Lakes

Round gobies spread through all five Great Lakes in just a few years, reshaping food webs, displacing native fish, and transforming freshwater ecosystems.

Cities

The Great Lakes's 9 Most Laid-Back Towns

The Great Lakes shine through these laid-back towns, each offering breezy beaches, local character, waterfront views, and unhurried summer fun.

Cities

This Is The Friendliest Small Town On The Gulf Coast

You may not have heard of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, but you should have because it is the friendliest town on the Gulf Coast for many reasons.

Places

5 Tick Infested Areas In Indiana

Ticks are present in many of Indiana's state parks, with three varieties of ticks in the state that can cause harm to humans.

Society

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?

Stories

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.

Space

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.

Society

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.

Lakes

The Largest Man-Made Lakes In The World

Lake Kariba is the largest artificial lake in the world.

Rivers

12 Most Beautiful Rivers In America

America's rivers are amongst the country's most important and beautiful geographic features. Here are 10 of America's most beautiful rivers. 

Rivers

The 10 Fastest Dying Rivers Of The United States

These ten extremely endangered rivers in the US (according to American Rivers) require immediate restorative efforts and powerful movement to preserve them.

Industries

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.

Geography

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.

Ancient World

Why The Roman Empire’s Greatest Strength Became A Weakness

Rome’s territorial reach paved the way for ambitious generals and barbarian leaders to carve out their own spheres of influence.

Stories

Strolling St. Joe With My Mum

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.

Lakes

The Lakes Created By Meteor Impacts

Crater lakes around the world offer a fascinating record of meteor impacts on the Earth's surface over millions of years.

Ancient World

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?

Ancient World

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.

Ancient World

Did The Roman Empire Inspire Future Dictatorships?

The Roman Empire is one of the world's greatest civilizations. Its history is a deep source of inspiration for future governments, including dictatorships.

Industries

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.

Stories

Getting to Know One of Ontario’s Prettiest and Most Historic Towns

Discover why Goderich is called Canada’s Prettiest Town, with Lake Huron beaches, a historic downtown, scenic trails, and rich local history.

Stories

Seeking Canada’s Southernmost Points

Walking out to Canada's southernmost points across Point Pelee, Pelee Island, and Middle Island, plus the world's longest freshwater sand spit at Long Point.

Animals

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.

Stories

Inside the London Cathedral Chapel Honoring 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.

Space

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.

Sports

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.

Volcanoes

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. 

Space

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.

Economics

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.

Mountains

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.

Climate

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.

Space

The Largest Volcanoes Ever Found Beyond Earth

Explore the largest volcanoes beyond Earth, from Mars’ Olympus Mons to icy cryovolcanoes on Ceres and Enceladus and lava lakes on Io.

Society

The Largest Labor Unions in the US

Labor Unions are a huge force at work in the United States. They advocate for and negotiate on behalf of their members and have a long history here in the US.

Geography

Largest Counties In The US By Area

Some counties listed do not have much water surface, but are included due to their massive land surface areas, and others include a significant portion of water.

Volcanoes

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.

Industries

Which States Still Grow America's Tobacco?

North Carolina and Kentucky grow most of America's tobacco. Discover the states that produce the most and how a fading industry reshaped the South.

Politics

Countries With Whom the US Has No Diplomatic Relations

Why doesn't the US have relations with Bhutan, Iran, or North Korea? Discover the three countries with no diplomatic ties to America and the reasons behind each.

Animals

Endemic Birds Of The United States

America has bird species found within its borders and nowhere else. Discover the country's endemic birds and why so many cling to shrinking habitats.

Geography

The Most Dangerous Borders In The World

Historical rivalry, economic inequalities, and disputes between neighbouring nations makes borders between them unsafe.