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US Towns That Look Like Ireland
Explore six US towns with scenery reminiscent of Ireland, where stone-walled pastures meet the Atlantic and green headlands overlook the Pacific.
The County That Grows The Most Corn In America
McLean County, Illinois, harvested 77.31 million bushels of corn in 2025, the most of any US county. How prairie soil and 318,000 acres built that harvest.
Visiting The Best Spots Along Lake Huron's Shoreline
Lake Huron's 3,827 miles of shoreline run from the Pinery's dunes to Tobermory's shipwrecks and on to Mackinac Island, split between Ontario and Michigan.
Where Frogs Go When Ponds Freeze
As ponds freeze and the croaking stops, frogs survive in unexpected ways, breathing beneath the ice or enduring winter with their hearts stopped.
The Oldest Shipwreck Ever Found In American Waters
Coming to America by sea is nothing new. Ships have been coming here long before the country's modern borders were drawn. Here is America's oldest shipwreck.
The Largest Whirlpool In American Waters
Old Sow, between Eastport, Maine, and Deer Island, New Brunswick, is a tidal whirlpool over 250 feet across that churns up nutrients for fish and seabirds.
Netherlands's 10 Most Laid-Back Towns
Ten laid-back towns in the Netherlands, from Giethoorn's canals and Thorn's whitewashed lanes to star-shaped Bourtange and Edam's summer cheese market.
10 Main Streets Where Portugal Comes Alive
Main streets in 10 Portuguese towns, including Óbidos, Tomar, Lagos, and Marvão, are lined with tiled facades, cafes, and craft shops and lead to castles.
The Western Edge Of Water Moccasin Country
The Western Edge Of Water Moccasin Country is set by water, not cold, as cottonmouths vanish where permanent creeks end across central Texas and Oklahoma.
What Would Happen If The Moon Disappeared
Our world relies on the Moon for far more than most realize. Here's exactly what would happen if the Moon were to disappear.
The Roman Generals Who Won Battles But Lost Their Wars
Roman generals achieved some major victories in individual battles. However, these didn’t always translate into success in the larger war.
The Most Hated Roman Emperors In History
Discover the most hated Roman emperors in history, from Caligula and Nero to Commodus, and the cruelty and power struggles behind their infamous reigns.
The 10 Tallest Mountains In New York
Mount Marcy tops New York's 10 tallest mountains, a set of Adirondack summits that includes Algonquin Peak, Olympic-era Whiteface, and remote Basin Mountain.
The Longest River Entirely In One State In The Lower 48
Texas’s Colorado River runs 862 miles without crossing a state line, the longest such course in the Lower 48, from West Texas to Matagorda Bay.
The 10 Tallest Mountains In The Adirondacks
The Adirondacks' 10 tallest mountains combine ancient geology, challenging hikes, alpine summits, and fascinating historical landmarks.
The Rare US Mountain Ranges That Runs East To West
Utah's Uinta Mountains are often called the only major US range running east to west, but California's Transverse Ranges and the Ouachitas also qualify.
How Far North Wild Hogs Have Spread
How Far North Wild Hogs Have Spread reaches northern Fennoscandia, while cold-hardy super pigs that dig snow dens spread across the Canadian prairies.
Philippine Cobra
Philippine Cobra venom can stop a person’s breathing within minutes, and this rice-field snake of the northern Philippines can also spit it at the eyes.
When Were The Last Egyptian Pyramids Built?
Their size and longevity of the pyamids continue to impress people thousands of years later. It's therefore worth asking when the last pyramids were built.
These Lakeside Towns On Lake Champlain Deserve A Long Weekend
From Burlington and Shelburne in Vermont to Essex and Ticonderoga in New York, these Lake Champlain towns make an easy long weekend of history and lake views.
The American Mountains Where Copperheads Den For The Winter
Copperheads are heading into their winter dens. See the American mountains where they hole up, including Connecticut’s ridges and Illinois’ Snake Road bluffs.
Where Coral Snakes Live In The United States
Where Coral Snakes Live In The United States spans the sandy Southeast, eastern Texas, and the Arizona desert, home to three shy but venomous species.
The American Town Where Wi-Fi Is Banned For Radio Astronomy
These days, prioritizing anything beyond wi-fi service is rare. But in one American town, radio astronomy takes precedence.
Who Were The Huns?
While the Huns can’t purely be blamed for the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, they certainly weakened it and made its fall in 476 CE more likely.
The Biggest Myths About Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt myths, corrected: paid laborers built the pyramids, Tutankhamun was a minor king, and Cleopatra was Greek rather than ethnically Egyptian.
National Parks And Monuments You’ve Seen In The Movies
Tatooine is Death Valley, the mothership landed by Devils Tower, and the road to the Overlook Hotel runs through Glacier. All are still open to visitors.
The Real Places Behind Panem In Sunrise on the Reaping
The 50th Hunger Games arena is a glacial valley in Asturias. The Capitol is a Berlin airfield, District 12 a Ruhr ironworks, and you can walk into all three.
10 Underrated North Carolina Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
From mountain trails to pickle festivals, these 10 underrated North Carolina towns offer historic landmarks, local culture, and coastal escapes.
Which Moon Rains Methane?
Titan, Saturn's largest moon, has methane rain, rivers, and seas. Learn how its weather cycle mirrors Earth's and what Cassini and Huygens revealed.
Why Mercury Has Ice Even Though It’s Closest To The Sun
Mercury reaches 800°F by day, yet water ice survives in permanently shadowed craters near its poles, as NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft confirmed from orbit.
The Last Coal Plants Still Running In America
US coal plants still produce about 17% of America's electricity. These are the plants and states that still mine coal, and why some closures are delayed.
The Top Natural Gas-Producing States In America
Texas withdrew 28.5% of the US' natural gas in 2025 and Pennsylvania 16.1 %, with just four states accounting for 61.3% of a record 47.73 Tcf national total.
How Far The Appalachians Run Compared To The Alps
The Appalachians run about 2,000 miles to the Alps' 750, but the Alps are far taller and much younger, formed long after Pangea built the ancient Appalachians
The States With The Most Farmland Per Person
Montana leads the US with about 50 acres of farmland per resident, while Wyoming, the Dakotas, and Nebraska fill out the top five in 2025 USDA estimates.
How Far Apart America's Extremes Actually Are
America is a large country, and when its territories are factored in, its geographic extremes become even more prominent.
How Big The Great Plains Is Compared To All Of Western Europe
The Great Plains could fit Western Europe twice with room for Texas. See how this vast region compares with European countries, from France to Austria.
How Long America's Rivers Are Compared To The Nile
The Mississippi runs about 57% of the Nile's length, and the Missouri-Mississippi nearly 90%, with the Yukon, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Columbia even shorter.
The Top Semiconductor States In America
Semiconductors are some of the most coveted materials on the planet, currently. Here are the top semiconductor states in America.
The Difference Between A Hurricane, A Typhoon, And A Cyclone
A hurricane, a typhoon and a cyclone are the same storm under three names. Which one you get depends on the ocean, and a date line crossing proves it.