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The Difference Between Old-Growth And Second-Growth Forests
See how old-growth and second-growth forests differ in age and structure with distinct biodiversity, carbon storage, and recovery after disturbance.
How Much Of America's Fresh Water Sits In Just 10 Lakes
The 5 Great Lakes alone account for roughly 90% of all the fresh water in the United States and about a fifth of the fresh surface water on the entire planet
The State Parks With Ghost Towns You Can Explore
The State Parks With Ghost Towns You Can Explore keep their buildings in arrested decay, with furniture and goods left exactly where residents abandoned them.
10 Idyllic Small Towns In Montana To Visit In 2026
Red Lodge, Philipsburg, Virginia City, and seven more Montana small towns where the Wild West lives on and Main Street is still the heart of town.
The Most Underrated National Forests In America
The Most Underrated National Forests In America, from Colorado's Rio Grande and Alaska's Tongass to Coronado, Croatan, Malheur, and the Ouachita.
9 Most Breathtaking Towns In Nevada
Where the land came first: nine Nevada towns built against the ridges, canyons, and dark skies that miners and ranchers found before they settled in.
The Sea Levels Rising Fastest Along US Coasts
US sea level is rising fastest at Grand Isle, Louisiana, near 8.2 mm a year, with Texas Gulf and Mid-Atlantic tide gauges close behind in 2024 VIMS data.
Why The Everglades Is Actually A River
The Everglades has a source, a slope and a mouth, which makes it a river. Why Marjory Stoneman Douglas was right, and which two of her five famous words were wrong.
How Much Water The Colorado River Has Lost Since 2000
How much water has the Colorado River lost since 2000? About 33.5M acre-feet from its reservoirs, even more underground, and a fifth of its flow. The calm numbers.
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.
Puff Adder
Puff Adder, a thick-bodied African viper blamed for more snakebite deaths than any other snake on the continent, stays still rather than fleeing danger.
The Longest Reigning Ancient Pharaohs
Ancient Egypt's longest reigns, from Pepi II and Ramesses II to Thutmose III and Psamtik I, and what decades on the throne meant for the kingdom they ruled.
The Greatest Roman Generals In History
Ancient Rome was renowned for its military strength. Many factors contributed to its formidable reputation, including was the quality of its generals.
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.
10 of the Fastest Snakes in the World
These ten snakes are some of the fastest in the world, using unique slithering and movement methods to hunt prey and get away from predators.
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.
Javan Rhino
Javan Rhino is widely regarded as the rarest large mammal on Earth. About 50 survive, all inside one Indonesian national park and none in captivity.
What Is The Largest Object In The Solar System After The Sun?
Jupiter isn't just the biggest planet; it's the largest object in our Solar System after the Sun, 11 times wider than Earth.
The Military Mistakes That Destroyed Great Empires
While they often occurred due to larger systemic problems within their respective societies, these errors frequently led to catastrophic consequences.
11 Small Towns in The Great Lakes with the Best Downtowns
Steps from the water, these Great Lakes small towns hide wine trails, lift bridges, and speakeasies in their compact, walkable downtowns.
8 Overlooked Towns In Tennessee Worth Visiting
Discover Tennessee’s hidden gems—from historic Jonesborough to scenic Sparta—offering unique attractions beyond the usual tourist spots
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.
Which Moon Is The Largest?
Ganymede outsizes the planet Mercury and hides an ocean that may hold more water than all the seas on Earth's surface.
The Greatest Generals Of The Ancient World
How Philip II, Alexander the Great, Hannibal Barca, and Julius Caesar won the battles that decided the fate of states across the ancient world.
The Most Isolated Mountain In The Lower 48
The most isolated mountain in the Lower 48 is Mount Whitney, 1,646 miles from any higher ground. Why the tallest peak wins, and how it differs from Mt. Rainier.
Which Planet Is The Least Dense?
Lighter than water despite its size, Saturn measures a mere 0.69 g/cm3. Here is why the solar system heavyweight is really its lowest-density world.
What if Earth Stopped Spinning?
See what would happen if Earth stopped spinning, from catastrophic winds and ocean surges to year-long days and a transformed climate.
The Tallest Mountain East Of The Mississippi
The tallest mountain east of the Mississippi is North Carolina's Mount Mitchell (6,684 ft), named for a scientist who died proving it. Yes, you can drive up.
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.
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.
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.
The Longest Mountain Ranges in Asia
The Kunlun Mountains, in China, is the longest mountain range in Asia.
The Largest Stadiums In Asia
The biggest stadium on Earth isn't in America or Europe. It's in Asia, alongside 14 more giants. See the largest stadiums in Asia, ranked by capacity.
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.