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Cities

8 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In The Adirondack Mountains

In the Adirondacks, some of the prettiest views are right on Main Street, where old storefronts, lakefront blocks, and mountain scenery collide.

Lakes

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.

Places

12 Ideal Finger Lakes Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026

Plan a three-day Finger Lakes getaway with charming towns, scenic wineries, and waterfalls, plus historic sites and relaxing lakeside stays in 2026.

Cities

11 Mississippi Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness

These friendly small towns in Mississippi are home to iconic towns such as the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey and Elvis Presley.

Places

This United States Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime

A 220-mile road trip guide to Oregon's West Cascades Scenic Byway, with stops at waterfalls, hot springs, alpine lakes, and a covered bridge.

Cities

The Safest Small Towns In Florida

Florida’s safest small towns pair low crime rates with beaches, historic districts, and strong schools in communities built for everyday living.

Lakes

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.

Stories

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.

History

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.

Animals

Caribou

Caribou survive the Arctic in herds half a million strong, migrating thousands of miles across the tundra, yet a warming north now threatens their future.

Animals

Giant Anteater

Giant Anteater, the largest of the four anteater species, a toothless insectivore with a two-foot tongue that eats up to 30,000 ants and termites a day.

Space

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.

Ancient World

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.

Oceans

What Would Happen If All The Ice In The Ocean Melted

What Would Happen If All The Ice In The Ocean Melted? Coastlines would vanish, ocean currents would stall, and Earth itself would spin a little slower.

Lakes

Why Lake Okeechobee Is So Hard To Manage

Lake Okeechobee has a unique climate and collection of manmade structures that make it particularly difficult to manage.

Animals

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.

Animals

Elk

Elk, also called wapiti, are the second-largest deer species, grazers of western North America and Asia famed for their antlers and their fall bugling call.

Space

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.

Ancient World

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.

Animals

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.

Space

Could Earth Ever Have Two Moons?

Earth's Moon is an unerring companion in our night sky. But is it alone? Could the Earth ever have two moons, and if so, what would it look like?

Ancient World

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.

Space

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.

Ancient World

The Crisis Years That Nearly Destroyed The Ottoman Empire

Exploring these crisis years is therefore crucial to comprehending how they shaped the broader trajectory of the Ottoman Empire.

Travel

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.

Industries

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.

Stories

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.

Travel

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.

Stories

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.

Religion

African Countries With Islam As The Religion Of The Majority

In 19 African countries, Islam serves as the religion of the majority.

Geography

Country Names With 10 Letters

18 countries have names that contain 10 letters, from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan. Discover what other countries make the list!

Society

Life Expectancy in Asia

Japan has the highest average life expectancy in Asia, as well as the world.

Geography

What Continent Is Hawaii In?

Although politically Hawaii is considered part of North America, geographically Hawaii is not part of any continent.

Geography

Landlocked Countries In Asia

Twelve countries in Asia are considered landlocked, although some of them, like Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, are along the Caspian Sea.

Geography

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.

Mountains

The Longest Mountain Ranges in Asia

The Kunlun Mountains, in China, is the longest mountain range in Asia.

Nature

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.

Climate

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.

Climate

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.

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.