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6 Safest Towns In The Maritimes For Senior Living
Six Maritime towns in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI give retirees low crime rates, nearby hospitals, senior safety programs, and walkable downtowns.
The State Parks Built Around A Single Lake
The State Parks Built Around A Single Lake include Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, Inks Lake in Texas, and Deep Creek in Maryland.
The Foggiest National Park In The United States
The Foggiest National Park In The United States is California's Point Reyes, where cold Pacific upwelling shrouds the coast in fog most of the year.
How Lake Victoria Compares To All Five Great Lakes
Lake Victoria is nearly the same size as Lake Huron and holds a tenth of the Great Lakes' water. How Africa's largest lake compares, by area and by volume.
The Largest Dams In North America
Explore the largest dams in North America, ranked by height, from Mexico’s Chicoasén Dam to Mica, Oroville, Hoover, and more.
Why There Are No Sharks In The Deepest Ocean
Why There Are No Sharks In The Deepest Ocean, where scarce food, near-freezing cold, and an ancient body plan keep even the deepest sharks out.
7 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Wales
These seven welcoming towns in Wales stand out for the festivals and local traditions that make it easy for visitors to feel part of the community.
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.
Birds That Start With B
Some of the birds whose names begin with B include the bald eagle, the barn owl, the blue jay, the bowerbird, the budgerigar, the booby, the bustard, the buzzard and the bittern.
What Is The Most Volcanic World In The Solar System?
Io has at least 400 active volcanoes, throwing lava fountains dozens of miles high. The cause is not tectonics but Jupiter's gravity.
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.
Which State Has Lost The Most Lakes?
California stands out for losing major lakes to farming and urban water diversions, including Tulare Lake and Owens Lake.
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.
How Lake Superior Holds More Water Than The Other Four Great Lakes Combined
Lake Superior holds about 2,900 cubic miles of water, more than Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario combined, because its basin runs so deep.
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.
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.
10 Small Towns in Queensland with the Best Downtowns
Discover 10 of Queensland's best small-town downtowns, where distinctive streetscapes reveal a different side of the Sunshine State.
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.
The Bloodiest Sieges Of The Ancient World
The sieges of Lachish, Tyre, Carthage, and Alesia ended in mass killing, enslavement, and the deliberate erasure of entire cities.
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.
The 10 US Cities With the Longest Summers
Some US cities barely see winter at all. Ranked by NOAA normals, here are the ten with the longest thermal summers, from Honolulu to Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.