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Cities

7 Best Towns in Italy For Retirees

Discover Italian towns ideal for retirement, offering walkable centers, local culture, health access, and a relaxed pace of life.

Cities

8 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Spain

Explore fairy-tale small towns in Spain, where castles, cobbled streets, stunning coastal views, and traditional customs shape everyday life.

Cities

6 Quirky Little Towns In New Jersey

A list of New Jersey towns with unusual landmarks, local legends, and offbeat attractions that give each community its own distinct character.

Animals

7 Iconic Animals That Live Only In The UK

A focused look at seven animals found only in the UK, from island insects to Highland birds, shaped by isolation, habitat, and conservation.

Cities

8 Of The Most Welcoming Towns In The Poconos

Across the Poconos, a warm welcome shows up in different ways, whether it is a farmers' market, a historic tour, a jazz festival, or fireworks on the lake.

Travel

7 Overlooked Towns In New England Worth Visiting

Skip the crowds and visit friendly small towns across New England, from quiet Maine harbors to Vermont valleys and Rhode Island shores.

Bodies of Water

6 Snake-Filled Waters In Minnesota

Whether you're planning a paddling trip, a bluff-top hike, or a family day at a shallow lake, these are six snake-filled bodies of water across Minnesota.

Travel

8 Scenic Road Trip Stops Along Vermont Route 100

For anyone whose love affair with the nostalgic road trip is far from over, here are eight scenic road trip stops along Vermont’s Route 100.

Travel

7 Overlooked Towns In Upstate New York Worth Visiting

Visit lesser known upstate New York towns that reward travelers with charm, history, walkable centers, and quiet beauty.

Bodies of Water

6 Snake-Filled Waters In Washington

Washington lakes and rivers host abundant snakes, from garter snakes to rattlesnakes. Learn where they thrive and how to stay safe along the shore.

Lakes

Why Some Lakes Are Disappearing Forever

Shrinking and vanishing lakes are a result of water overuse and shifting climate patterns, highlighting how human decisions influence the future of freshwater systems.

History

What Was The Role Of Religion In The Ottoman Empire?

Explore how the Ottoman Empire blended Islam with a rich tapestry of Christian, Jewish, and other minority faiths, shaping its laws, society, and legacy.

Bodies of Water

5 Most Snake-Filled Waters In South Carolina

South Carolina's slow-moving, wooded waterways are perfect for aquatic and semi-aquatic snake species, who sun, hunt, and hide along the banks.

Travel

9 Overlooked Towns In Colorado Worth Visiting

Find gems like Durango, Frisco, and Steamboat Springs, and uncover more overlooked towns in Colorado worth visiting this year.

Stories

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights

The country's oldest city has a unique holiday tradition that honors its Spanish heritage with more than 3 million white lights (and one little red light).

Sports

The 10 Largest NHL Arenas in North America

North America's largest NHL arenas include Montreal, Chicago, Detroit, and Calgary, hosting major events and multiple sports.

Economics

10 U.S. States With the Highest Household Income

High-income states in the U.S. are mainly in advanced industries like biotech, finance, defense, and tech, with high costs and inequality.

Geology

Barite

Discover what barite is, how it forms, and why this dense mineral is essential in drilling, manufacturing, medical imaging, and radiation shielding.

Animals

How Burmese Pythons Took Over the Florida Everglades

The Everglades in Florida have an enormous population of invasive Burmese pythons, which are tremendously harmful for local and native species.

Animals

Why the Blue Whale Might Not Be the Largest Animal in History

This article summarizes evidence provided by recent discoveries regarding the debate as to whether the blue whale is in fact the largest animal.

Ancient World

The Roman Empire During the Flavian Dynasty

Explore the Flavian Dynasty's dramatic reign and its lasting impact on the Roman Empire's legacy, power, and prosperity.

Animals

The Most Snake Infested Lakes in Louisiana

Louisiana has an abundance of snakes including rattlesnakes, pit vipers, and water snakes. Explore some of the state's most snake infested lakes.

Crime

10 U.S. States With The Highest Crime Rates

These ten states in the United States have the highest crime rates, from Alaska to South Carolina, each working to improve.

Society

10 U.S. States With The Highest Unemployment Rates

As of August 2025, US unemployment rates vary subtly, influenced by regional economic structures, industry shifts, and adaptation to change.

Transportation

The 10 Busiest Train Stations in the World

Busiest train stations, mostly in Japan, serve as dense transit-commercial hubs; Shinjuku leads, while India’s Howrah and Sealdah rank high.

Society

10 U.S. States With the Highest Grocery Bills

Hawaii and Alaska lead the way in pricey groceries; California, Nevada, Mississippi, Washington, Florida, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana follow.

Ancient World

7 Strange Discoveries About the Roman Empire

Prepare for some of the strangest, most unexpected discoveries about the Roman Empire: surprisingly modern practices as well as some cringeworthy ones.

History

The most remarkable finds uncovered from Europe’s ice

Explore the various artifacts and species that have been frozen and thus have withstood the test of time. Ranging from tools to humans there is much to learn.

History

Ancient Greek Inventions That Are Still Used Today

Learn how ancient Greek ideas laid the groundwork for tools and systems we still rely on.

GDP

The 10 Richest Cities In Germany

Germany’s richest cities cluster around specialised industry: Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, Erlangen and others, not big metropolises, lead prosperity rankings.

Space

The Fastest Winds In The Solar System

Neptune is home the fastest recorded wind speeds in the solar system. The extreme winds are driven by Neptune’s internal temperatures.

Islands

The Most Beautiful Islands in Maryland

Discover these most beautiful islands in the state of Maryland, from the famous Assateague Island to lesser-known Smith Island.

Science

What are the Differences Between Plant Cells and Animal Cells?

Some of the main differences between plant and animal cells include the lack of cell walls, the position of the nucleus, and the number of vacuoles.

Geography

St Pierre & Miquelon The Piece Of France In North America

St Pierre and Miquelon is one of 5 oversees departments of France, the only remnant of France's former empire.

Time Zones

How Many Time Zones Are in the United States?

By law, time in the United States (US) and its possessions is divided into nine standard time zones. However, the 50 states are spread across six standard time zones: Pacific, Central, Mountain, Eastern, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Environmental Science

What Are The Layers Of The Sun?

Just like our planet, and most other celestial bodies, the Sun is divided into distinct layers. The critical difference is that the Sun is not solid, unlike Earth.

Flags

Does Antarctica Have Its Own Flag?

Journey through the designs that sought to represent Antarctica—from early symbolic flags to today’s True South banner of unity and preservation.

Flags

Which Is the Oldest Continuously Used National Flag?

The oldest continuously used national flag in the world is the flag of Denmark, known as the Dannebrog.

Politics

The Longest Government Shutdowns In US History

Since 1976, there have been over 20 government shutdowns lasting from 1 day to several weeks. Learn more about the longest government shutdowns in the US.

Volcanoes

Paricutin Volcano

Also referred to as Volcán de Parícutin, Parícutin is one of the youngest volcanoes on the planet that is situated in the west-central part of Mexico.