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Researchers suspect a structure uncovered by a Myanmar earthquake may finally validate ancient mentions of a water palace.

Sometimes history doesn’t get “discovered” so much as it gets tired of hiding. In Myanmar, a powerful earthquake cracked the ground open near an old royal landscape—and suddenly there were stairways, platforms, and brickwork where there used to be ordinary earth. Now researchers are asking a delicious question: did this accidental reveal just breathe new life into ancient mentions of a royal “water palace” that people have argued about for ages?
January 10, 2026 J. Clarke
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The airline made me check my carry-on, then lost it. Am I still entitled to reimbursement?

Flying often comes with unexpected challenges, and luggage issues are among the most common. One increasingly common frustration is being asked to check a carry-on bag at the gate, only for it to go missing. Many travelers assume that since the bag was meant for the cabin, different rules apply. But what actually happens when the airline takes a carry-on and then loses it?
January 9, 2026 Marlon Wright

Fort Michilimackinac was renowned as a British & French stronghold in America, but the reveal of 40 structures showed just how hard frontier life was.

Discover the incredible archaeological discoveries at Fort Michilimackinac, where researchers uncovered over 40 structures revealing vivid details of 18th-century frontier life, trade, conflict, and daily survival in early American history.
January 9, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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Will Humanity Ever Stop Searching For The Philosopher's Stone?

For thousands of years, humanity has chased a secret said to conquer death and perfect matter itself. Ancient myths and misunderstood texts became entangled over time. Tracing their origins exposes why the Philosopher’s Stone refuses to disappear, even in an era built on evidence and skepticism.
January 9, 2026 Miles Brucker
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Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson
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The 10 Best Extreme Sports Destinations In The U.S.

Discover the top 10 extreme sports destinations in the U.S. Dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of adventure sports, understand their growing allure, and find out where to experience the ultimate thrills across the country.
September 16, 2023 Sammy Tran

The Most Dangerous Selfie Spots In The World

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.
September 25, 2024 Jesse Singer

The Favorite Pizza Topping In Every State—And Yes, Pineapple Is Involved

Using search interest, ordering trends, and national pizza data, we looked at what each state reaches for most when pizza night rolls around.
January 9, 2026 Jesse Singer

Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson

Historical Mysteries We've Only Solved In Recent Years

History is full of unsolved mysteries, but sometimes, new technology leads historians to answers. Here are some historical mysteries that we’ve recently figured out.
May 13, 2025 Tom Miller
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Will Humanity Ever Stop Searching For The Philosopher's Stone?

For thousands of years, humanity has chased a secret said to conquer death and perfect matter itself. Ancient myths and misunderstood texts became entangled over time. Tracing their origins exposes why the Philosopher’s Stone refuses to disappear, even in an era built on evidence and skepticism.
January 9, 2026 Miles Brucker
The Hindenburg disaster occurred on May 6, 1937, as the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States.

The Twisted Secret We Know About The Hindenburg Disaster

The Hindenburg disaster was an infamous tragedy—but recently discovered documents reveal the untold, chilling truth about that fateful evening.
November 14, 2024 Samantha Henman
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We only get one vacation per year and I want to go on a cruise, but my wife wants to go to an all-inclusive resort. Which is better?

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?
August 28, 2025 Jesse Singer

Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson
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The 10 Best Extreme Sports Destinations In The U.S.

Discover the top 10 extreme sports destinations in the U.S. Dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of adventure sports, understand their growing allure, and find out where to experience the ultimate thrills across the country.
September 16, 2023 Sammy Tran

The Most Dangerous Selfie Spots In The World

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.
September 25, 2024 Jesse Singer

The Favorite Pizza Topping In Every State—And Yes, Pineapple Is Involved

Using search interest, ordering trends, and national pizza data, we looked at what each state reaches for most when pizza night rolls around.
January 9, 2026 Jesse Singer

The earliest kingdoms of Korea were a mystery until gold & pottery were found in April 2025, uncovering a hidden artistic brilliance.

Gold ornaments and pottery from ancient Baekje tombs reveal Korea’s early cultural brilliance, elite burial traditions, and far-reaching trade connections.
January 9, 2026 Jack Hawkins

We only get one vacation per year and I want to go on a cruise, but my wife wants to go to an all-inclusive resort. Which is better?

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?
August 28, 2025 Jesse Singer

The Most Dangerous Selfie Spots In The World

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.
September 25, 2024 Jesse Singer

I’m overweight but can only afford one plane ticket. Can the airline really force me to buy a second ticket?

Air travel has gotten tighter in every possible way—smaller seats, stricter rules, higher fees. For larger passengers, that pressure can turn into a real fear: can an airline legally make you buy two tickets? It’s a question that comes up constantly as planes—and wallets—feel more cramped than ever.
January 8, 2026 Jesse Singer
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The airline made me check my carry-on, then lost it. Am I still entitled to reimbursement?

Flying often comes with unexpected challenges, and luggage issues are among the most common. One increasingly common frustration is being asked to check a carry-on bag at the gate, only for it to go missing. Many travelers assume that since the bag was meant for the cabin, different rules apply. But what actually happens when the airline takes a carry-on and then loses it?
January 9, 2026 Marlon Wright

Hotel Employees Admit These Insider Realities Change Everything About Your Stay

Most travelers assume hotel stays are purely transactional—book a room, follow the rules, hope for the best. Hotel employees say that’s not how it actually works. These insider realities quietly decide which rooms you get, how flexible staff will be, what fees stick, and whether problems turn into quick fixes—or total headaches.
January 6, 2026 Jesse Singer
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10 Tourist Traps To Avoid At All Costs—And 10 Worth Seeing

Mass tourism has turned once-pristine destinations into overcrowded nightmares, while some extraordinary places remain relatively unknown. For all globe-trotters, here is a list of 22 skips and 22 must-sees for your bucket list.
December 31, 2025 Jane O'Shea