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11 Delaware Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life
Delaware’s slow-paced towns offer beaches, historic homes, boardwalks, gardens, and quiet downtowns for an easygoing escape.
11 Best Towns In Maine To Retire Comfortably
Affordable retirement in Maine is still possible in towns where healthcare, culture, trails, and coastal character fit into daily routines.
12 Amazing Day Trips In The Maritimes
The Maritimes is a unique location in northern North America. Visit here for long days, long nights, wine country, stargazing, ice skating, or beach-going.
The 10 Most Popular International Vacations by Americans
Beaches, big cities, and bucket-list culture. Discover the 10 most popular international destinations for American travelers and what draws them abroad. (
The Lakes Where Muskies Grow Largest
A handful of lakes grow the biggest muskies in North America. Here are the trophy waters where 50-inch muskellunge are caught season after season.
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.
10 Prettiest Small Towns In Spain
Visiting Spain's 10 prettiest small towns brings timeless elements to the surface like the beauty of the land and the celebration of arts and music.
East Germany
Founded in 1949 and gone by 1990, East Germany built the Berlin Wall and a vast police state. Explore the geography and history of the GDR.
Which Planet Is Shrinking?
Mercury is shrinking as its metal core cools, cracking the crust into mile-high cliffs and fault scarps that show the small planet is still active.
The First Ever Animals To Walk On Land
The first animals that walked on land were called tetrapods. It is believed that the first tetrapods walked the parts of our planet where Scotland is situated today.
The Real History Hidden Inside The Odyssey
The Odyssey is not a true story but a work of mythology and poetry by Homer that nonetheless contains major historical importance
What Are The Climate Zones Of The US?
Given that the contiguous United States spans the width of North America, it’s not surprising that the country has no fewer than nine unique climate zones.
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.
The Longest Rivers in North America
From Montana's Rockies to Canada's Arctic, discover the longest rivers in North America and the vast watersheds that shaped a continent.
Largest Landlocked Countries In The World
From Kazakhstan's steppe to Chad's Sahara, discover the 9 largest landlocked countries in the world and the geography that cut them off from the ocean.
10 Largest Lakes In North America
There are 64 different noted lakes in North America. The following lakes are the top 10 largest lakes (by surface area) in North America.
Most Ethnically Diverse Countries In The World
Most of the world's most culturally heterogeneous countries are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Learn more about the world's most ethnically diverse countries.
How Long Could You Survive in Space?
Learn how long you could survive in space without protection and how spacesuits extend survival during astronaut emergencies.
How Roman Military Camps Worked
The Roman military was renowned for its discipline. While it may not have always been the fastest or the strongest, its organization made it legendary.
Why The Great Lakes Are Called Inland Seas
Why The Great Lakes Are Called Inland Seas: at ocean scales, freshwater develops the waves, currents, stratification, and weather effects of a sea.
The Ocean Creatures That Can Live Without Sunlight
Sunlight diminishes quickly underwater, leading to perpetual darkness below 3,300 feet, where animals utilize unique methods to survive.
The Difference Between The Early And Late Roman Empire
How Rome changed between Augustus and Diocletian: emperor power, army, economy, and the rise of Christianity from persecuted faith to state religion.
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees. Now it's a green city of lakeside parks, science museums, and craft beer.
Why Is the Sun Yellow?
We call the sun yellow, but it is really white, thanks to how Earth's atmosphere scatters its light and a misleading yellow dwarf-star label.
Who Were the Early European Modern Humans?
Early European modern humans were among the first Homo sapiens in Ice Age Europe, leaving behind fossils, tools, and genetic clues to their past.
The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story
The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story of Washington, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Patrick Henry's Richmond.
Charles Dickens Is Still Everywhere in England, From His Birthplace to His Grave
Following Charles Dickens Across England, a first-person trail through his birthplace, island retreat, London homes, and the seaside towns he loved.
Which Planet Has the Shortest Year?
Small, robust, and named for the fastest Roman god, the planet with the shortest year happens to be one of the most scientifically interesting.
Nagorno-Karabakh and the Conflict That Never Ended
Few regions in the world have seen such sustained conflict as Nagorno-Karabakh, long disputed between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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.
Bournemouth, Home to the UK’s Best Beach, Is a Classic Seaside Getaway
Bournemouth, home to the UK's best beach, is a classic seaside getaway, with seven miles of sand, a Victorian pier, and Jurassic Coast cruises from Poole.
Yellow Anaconda
Meet the yellow anaconda, the green anaconda's smaller golden cousin. A guide to this South American water boa's size, habitat, diet, and behavior.
Which US States Trade The Most With China?
California dominates China trade, but state-by-state data reveal tariffs create uneven winners and losers across logistics, manufacturing, and energy.
10 Famous Landforms In The U.S.
There are not many countries in the world that contain the same amount of beautiful landforms as the U.S. does. Their beauty is unmatched and will leave you breathless!
Top 10 Most Dangerous Sports In The World
Competition in different types of sports, even if you are not directly facing your opponents, is always accompanied by a risk of injury - sport can be a dangerous thing.
Eastern European Countries
The 10 countries considered to be Eastern Europe were all once part of the eastern, communist bloc of countries led by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
10 US States With The Highest Number Of Farms
Texas has more than twice as many farms as any other state. Discover the 10 US states with the most farms and the regions feeding the nation.
When Did The Last Major Volcanic Eruption In The US Happen?
The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 was the last major volcanic eruption in the United States. Learn more about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
The 10 Highest Mountains In The United States
The 10 Highest Mountains in the United States are all located in Alaska and are noted for their glacial settings and icy summits.