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Which Moon Hides The Biggest Ocean Under Its Ice?
Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, hides an ocean 60 miles deep beneath 95 miles of ice, likely the biggest body of water in the solar system.
The Most Horrifying Punishments In Ancient History
From crucifixion to the Brazen Bull, these practices seem barbaric to us today. Understanding them helps paint a clearer picture of the ancient world.
9 Stunning Small Towns In New Zealand
9 Stunning Small Towns In New Zealand, including Oban on Stewart Island, Manapouri near Doubtful Sound, Glenorchy, Hanmer Springs, Turangi, and Gisborne.
The Deepest Diving Sites In The Great Lakes
The Deepest Diving Sites In The Great Lakes reach shipwrecks like the Gunilda and Carl D. Bradley, hundreds of feet down in Lake Superior and Michigan.
The Counties Named After People Who Never Existed
Six US counties carry the names of people who never lived, from a legendary gilded king to characters lifted out of 19th-century novels.
The American Waters With The Most Sea Life
The marine life found in these American waters is abundant, featuring humpback whales, vibrant and colorful schools of fish, and more.
10 Washington Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets
Ten unforgettable Washington main streets, with painted panels in Anacortes, a fossil dig in Republic and an 1889 saloon in Roslyn.
7 Tick Infested Areas In British Columbia
In 2025, residents across British Columbia photographed and logged more than 1,500 ticks through the provincial eTick program.
The Reservoirs Out West That May Never Refill
Drought is only part of the story here. Here is why a handful of reservoirs across the American West may never fill to the old line on the map again.
5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In Kansas
Kansas wetlands and rivers shelter watersnakes, ribbonsnakes, and western massasaugas across five top wildlife-rich locations.
The Lakes Where Bowfin Grow Largest
The bowfin world record has stood since 1980 at 21 pounds. Where these prehistoric fish grow largest, and the 2022 study that split them into two species.
Britain’s National Archives Mark 250 Years of American Independence
Britain's National Archives Mark 250 Years of American Independence with the war seen from the losing side, drawn from the paperwork Britain filed and kept.
The African Army That Destroyed An Italian Invasion
The Battle of Adwa: how Emperor Menelik II's Ethiopian army destroyed an invading Italian force in 1896 and kept the country independent from Europe.
Which Planet Has the Longest Day?
Venus is considered to be the planet with the longest sidereal and solar day in the solar system, lasting around 243 Earth days.
The Largest Ancient Cities Ever Built
Discover the world's largest ancient cities, from Rome to Chang'an, and explore how these remarkable urban centers grew into the first great metropolises.
American Bison
American Bison, North America's largest land mammal, once numbered in the tens of millions before near-extinction and recovery as the U.S. national mammal.
Which Planet Is the Windiest?
Discover why Neptune is the windiest planet in the solar system, how fast its winds are, the drivers of its storms, and what scientists still hope to learn.
Did The Trojan War Really Happen?
Did the Trojan War happen? Discover what archaeology, ancient texts, and modern historians reveal about the truth behind one of history's greatest legends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which Countries Border Italy?
Italy borders France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia, plus the two microstates it completely encloses: San Marino and Vatican City.
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.
Countries That Use Their Own Calendar
In Ethiopia, it's not the year you think, and there are 13 months. Discover the countries that still run on their own calendars instead of the Gregorian one.