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National Parks

What Happens If A Wildfire Reaches A Giant Sequoia Grove

What Happens If A Wildfire Reaches A Giant Sequoia Grove depends on the trees' thick bark, the landscape, and whether prescribed burns cleared the fuel.

Forests

The Oldest National Forest In America

The Oldest National Forest In America is Wyoming's Shoshone, established in 1891 and spanning 2.4 million acres beside Yellowstone National Park.

Cities

11 Oregon Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets

Wander the main streets of these eleven Oregon towns, where historic storefronts, local shops, and small-town charm invite you to slow down and linger.

State Parks

Which State Has The Oldest State Park System?

New York is home to America’s oldest state park at Niagara Falls. Learn how the 1885 reservation influenced scenic preservation nationwide.

Cities

9 Best Towns In Nevada For A Two-Day Recharge

Whether one prefers a weekend full of wild adventures or a chill, relaxing getaway, Nevada has so many inviting options.

Lakes

How Electric Barriers Keep Asian Carp Out Of Lake Michigan

How Electric Barriers Keep Asian Carp Out Of Lake Michigan, where electrified water in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal blocks an invasive threat.

Stories

Bike the Virginia Beach Boardwalk's Three Miles of Monuments

Bike the Virginia Beach Boardwalk's Three Miles of Monuments, a flat oceanfront ride past the King Neptune statue, the Norwegian Lady, and Navy memorials.

Lakes

The Deepest Lakes You Can Still Catch Fish In

The deepest lakes on Earth where you can still catch fish, ranked by depth, from Lake Baikal to Crater Lake, plus one giant no angler can reach.

Bodies of Water

5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s quiet ponds and marshes conceal watersnakes, ribbonsnakes, and gartersnakes hunting through reeds and dark shallows.

Lakes

The Great Lakes Towns Most At Risk From Erosion

Some Great Lakes shorelines lose 15 feet of land a year. Discover the towns most at risk from erosion and why the water keeps claiming the coast.

Animals

Beaver

Beavers were trapped to near extinction for their fur, then rebounded. Explore the two beaver species, their range, biology, and role as ecosystem engineers.

Space

What's Outside the Universe?

Most people are aware of the Big Bang, but rarely dive into the specifics of what's outside the universe. Is it even possible to know?

Ancient World

What Caused The Bronze Age Collapse?

Climate stress, warfare, and failing palace systems combined to trigger the Bronze Age Collapse across the eastern Mediterranean.

Space

What Would Jupiter Look Like as a Star?

See how Jupiter might glow, change color, and alter the solar system if the giant planet gained enough mass to become a star.

Ancient World

Where Did The Ottomans Come From?

Trace the Ottomans from a small frontier beylik at Söğüt under Osman I to the vast empire that once spanned three continents.

Travel

9 Overlooked Towns In Ireland Worth Visiting

No matter what you’re looking for in your Irish trip, you’re sure to find it at one of these nine overlooked towns in Ireland worth visiting.

Animals

Ocelot

Discover the ocelot, a spotted wild cat that hunts by night across the Americas. Learn its range, diet, behavior, and the threats it faces today.

Space

What Happens Inside A Neutron State

A teaspoon of neutron star matter weighs about a billion tons, revealing why these collapsed stellar remnants are among the densest objects in the universe.

Ancient World

How The Roman Legion Actually Worked

From citizen militia to professional powerhouse: how the Roman legion trained, fought, and turned conquered peoples into Roman citizens for Rome.

Animals

Tiger Shark

A guide to the tiger shark: its size, worldwide range, wildly varied diet, teeth, reproduction, danger to humans, and conservation status.

Space

What's the Biggest Thing in the Universe?

The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall is the biggest known structure in the universe, defying our notions of what's possible.

Ancient World

The Worst Atrocities Of The Roman Empire

From the razing of Carthage to the betrayal of the Visigoths, explore the massacres and persecutions that stain the Roman Empire's legacy.

Animals

Malayan Tiger

The Malayan tiger is one of the world's rarest big cats, with fewer than 150 left in the rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. Learn what threatens it.

Stories

The 10 Most Popular International Vacations by Americans

Beaches, big cities, and bucket-list culture. Discover the 10 most popular international destinations for American travelers and what draws them abroad. (

Society

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.

Geography

East Germany

Founded in 1949 and gone by 1990, East Germany built the Berlin Wall and a vast police state. Explore the geography and history of the GDR.

Geography

What Are The Climate Zones Of The US?

Given that the contiguous United States spans the width of North America, it’s not surprising that the country has no fewer than nine unique climate zones.

Geography

Largest Landlocked Countries In The World

From Kazakhstan's steppe to Chad's Sahara, discover the 9 largest landlocked countries in the world and the geography that cut them off from the ocean.

Society

Most Ethnically Diverse Countries In The World

Most of the world's most culturally heterogeneous countries are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Learn more about the world's most ethnically diverse countries.

Society

Which Country Has The Longest National Anthem?

Greece's Hymn to Liberty runs 158 stanzas, while Uruguay's anthem takes nearly five minutes to sing. Discover which country has the longest national anthem.

Forests

European Countries With The Most Forest Cover

Sweden has the most forest cover of any European country.

Stories

Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees

Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees. Now it's a green city of lakeside parks, science museums, and craft beer.

Stories

The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story

The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story of Washington, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Patrick Henry's Richmond.

Economics

Which US States Trade The Most With China?

California dominates China trade, but state-by-state data reveal tariffs create uneven winners and losers across logistics, manufacturing, and energy.

Landforms

10 Famous Landforms In The U.S.

There are not many countries in the world that contain the same amount of beautiful landforms as the U.S. does. Their beauty is unmatched and will leave you breathless!

Sports

Top 10 Most Dangerous Sports In The World

Competition in different types of sports, even if you are not directly facing your opponents, is always accompanied by a risk of injury - sport can be a dangerous thing.

Geography

Eastern European Countries

The 10 countries considered to be Eastern Europe were all once part of the eastern, communist bloc of countries led by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Industries

10 US States With The Highest Number Of Farms

Texas has more than twice as many farms as any other state. Discover the 10 US states with the most farms and the regions feeding the nation.

GDP

US States That Produce the Most Wheat

Kansas is the top wheat producing state in the US.

Volcanoes

When Did The Last Major Volcanic Eruption In The US Happen?

The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 was the last major volcanic eruption in the United States. Learn more about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.