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Which State Has The Most Fishable Lakes?
Which state has the most fishable lakes? Not Alaska, despite its 3 million. The honest answer is Minnesota, with Wisconsin close behind.
The US Coast With The Biggest Tides
Alaska’s North Pacific coast has the biggest tides in the US; learn more about Turnagain Arm’s record tidal range, bore wave, and beluga whales.
7 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In England
Seven small towns in England where average homes sell for half the national figure, with working harbours, Georgian streets and market halls still going.
10 Prettiest Small Towns In Switzerland
Meet 10 of the prettiest small towns in Switzerland, from waterfall valleys and frescoed medieval squares to car-free alpine and lakeside villages.
Mako Shark
The mako shark is the fastest shark in the ocean, a warm-muscled predator clocked near 45 mph that leaps clear of the water. Both species are now Endangered.
American Crocodile
The American crocodile is the most widespread crocodile in the Americas, a salt-tolerant coastal predator ranging from Florida to Peru across 18 countries.
What Animals Live In The Gobi Desert?
Fewer than 50 Gobi bears remain on Earth, all in one desert. Discover the animals of the Gobi and how they survive one of the planet's harshest places.
The Worst Decisions Made By Roman Generals
Rome lost armies at Cannae, Carrhae, Teutoburg Forest, and Adrianople. A look at the commanders whose choices cost the empire dearly.
11 Ideal Australia Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
11 Ideal Australia Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026, from Hamilton Island and Uluru to McLaren Vale wine country and the Ningaloo reef at Exmouth.
The State Parks Where Bison Still Roam
The State Parks Where Bison Still Roam trace back to a few private rescues made after 1888, when fewer than a thousand of the animals were left alive.
How Much America Spends Fighting Invasive Species In Its Lakes Each Year
America spends hundreds of millions a year battling mussels, lamprey, and carp in its lakes, and prevention is 25 times cheaper than the cleanup. The math.
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.
Where Las Vegas Would Get Water If Lake Mead Failed
How the "Third Straw" Keeps Las Vegas Watered If Lake Mead Fails
Nile Crocodile
The Nile crocodile is Africa's largest crocodilian and the second-largest living reptile, an ambush hunter that takes prey as big as zebra and wildebeest.
Ball Python
Ball Python, the smallest African python, coils into a tight ball when scared and, thanks to thousands of color morphs, became the world's favorite pet snake.
Which Planet Has Days Longer Than Its Years?
Venus takes 243 Earth days to spin once but only 225 to orbit the Sun. Here is why its day outlasts its year, and how Mercury complicates it.
The Biggest Scandals In Ancient Rome
From Caesar's affair with Cleopatra to a throne sold at auction, these are the scandals that shaped how Rome is remembered today.
What The Hubble Tension Could Break In Cosmology
The Hubble Tension is a fundamental conflict in physics regarding the rate of expansion of the universe, with wide-ranging implications.
What's the Loudest Sound in Space?
Learn why pressure waves from a black hole 250 million light-years away became known as the loudest sound in space, despite there being no confirmed record.
Ancient Tunnels Still Functioning
Ancient tunnels in Rome, Jerusalem, Iran, Oman, and China still carry water by gravity more than 2,000 years after they were dug.
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.
Which Planet Rains Diamonds?
Could it really rain diamonds? Discover why scientists think Neptune and Uranus may produce diamond rain deep within their interiors.
Major Turning Points In Roman History
Rome's rise and fall in five turning points, from the Republic's founding and Hannibal's war to Caesar's Rubicon and the Western Empire's collapse.
8 Overlooked Towns In Wales Worth Visiting
8 Overlooked Towns In Wales Worth Visiting, from coastal Holyhead and Tywyn to castle-rich Kidwelly, Llandovery, and grand Powis Castle in Welshpool.
Riding the Sunrise Coast Pure Michigan Byway
Michigan's Sunrise Coast Scenic Byway is a 200-mile Lake Huron road trip of sunrise piers, historic lighthouses, state park beaches, and shipwreck lore.
African Countries With Islam As The Religion Of The Majority
In 19 African countries, Islam serves as the religion of the majority.
Country Names With 10 Letters
18 countries have names that contain 10 letters, from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan. Discover what other countries make the list!
Hiking Amongst The Black Bears And Rattlesnakes Of Beausoleil Island
Hiking Amongst The Black Bears And Rattlesnakes Of Beausoleil Island, a solo trek across Georgian Bay, the world's largest freshwater archipelago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deepest Metro Stations in the World
Some metro stations plunge over a hundred meters underground, driven by challenging terrain, leading to engineering marvels with grand designs.
European Countries With The Most Forest Cover
Sweden has the most forest cover of any European country.
The 10 Most Hurricane-Prone States in the US
A look at the 10 U.S. states most often hit by hurricanes, with context on storm history, coastal risk, and conditions behind landfall today.