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The Creepiest Places in the World

The world can be a vast, terrifying place—but some locations have utterly chilling histories that aren't for the faint of heart.

May 1, 2025 Samantha Henman

U.S. Coast Guard Briefs The Media On Search Efforts For The Missing Submarine Near Titanic

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The Truth About The OceanGate Disaster

On June 18, 2023, a bizarre accident occurred deep in the North Atlantic Ocean—the loss of the submersible Titan. Its backstory, and the details of this tragedy, sparked a controversy that captivated the world's attention. This is the story of of the OceanGate disaster.

April 29, 2025 Samantha Henman

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Early Spirit Worship Practices Uncovered At The Ancient Gobekli Tepe

For thousands of years, the hill looked unremarkable—just another bump in the dry land of southeastern Turkey. Beneath it, however, stood massive stone enclosures older than the pyramids. This was no ordinary hill

April 28, 2025 Alex Summers

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Great White Sharks That Roam The Edges Of America And Beyond

When you think of Great White sharks, you probably imagine huge, ferocious creatures lurking in the deep. You are right. Ever wanted to deep-dive into their stories?

April 28, 2025 Marlon Wright

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Great White Sharks That Roam The Edges Of America And Beyond

When you think of Great White sharks, you probably imagine huge, ferocious creatures lurking in the deep. You are right. Ever wanted to deep-dive into their stories?

April 28, 2025 Marlon Wright

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8 Scenic Drives To Feed Your Wanderlust

Experience the world's most scenic drives. From the iconic Pacific Coast Highway in the USA to the ethereal landscapes of Iceland's Ring Road, discover breathtaking views and unparalleled beauty.

April 25, 2025 Kaddy Gibson

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American Roadside Attractions

Sometimes epic, often kitsch, these roadside destinations dot the continental US maps and have become an iconic part of hitting the open road.

April 25, 2025 Mark Schilling

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25 Countries Where Traveling Alone Rocks

No schedules to follow except your own, no compromises on where to eat or sleep. Traveling alone is more than just seeing places. You tackle foreign streets where strangers become guides, and ordinary moments bring unforgettable memories.

April 24, 2025 Alex Summers

WORLD HISTORY

Early Spirit Worship Practices Uncovered At The Ancient Gobekli Tepe

April 28, 2025 Alex Summers

WORLD HISTORY

We Have Proof That Neanderthal Kids Were Picking Up Fossils And Storing Them

Kids crouched in the dust, their eyes gleaming with fascination for ancient shapes. What were they doing? The Atapuerca Mountains know the answer.

April 28, 2025 Miles Brucker

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The Westray Wife: The Earliest Human Face

When Scottish researchers found a small figurine in the earth on the Links of Noltland in Orkney, little did they know they'd found the Westray Wife, a 4-centimeter-high figurine from the Neolithic era.

April 28, 2025 Jack Hawkins

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The Find Of A Lifetime: The Hockley Pendant

While metal detecting with his father in 2009, four-year-old James Hyatt stumbled upon a four-sided pendant that featured a 500-year-old inscription of Saint Helena and the Five Wounds of Christ.

April 25, 2025 Jack Hawkins

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The Ultimate Guide To Dog Sledding

From its traditional origin to prestigious world races, this ultimate guide to dog sledding reveals all the intriguing details about this arctic mode of transportation.

April 25, 2025 Miles Brucker

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What Salary Do You Need To Be Middle Class In Every American State In 2025?

Middle class used to be an attainable goal for many Americans. But these days the middle feels like its getting farther and farther away—and in some states more than others.

April 21, 2025 Jesse Singer

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The Pacific’s Expanding Garbage Nightmare Keeps Getting Worse

Once a shimmering expanse of open water, the Pacific now harbors an invisible menace: a massive, drifting plastic and waste zone. This is not science fiction; it's reality and unraveling fast.

April 21, 2025 Alex Summers

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25 Signs You've Got A Unique Mind That Analyzes Reality In Uncommon Ways

Some minds move at their own pace. They slow down and notice small things which seem like nothing at first. But those little pieces start lining up. Their brain turns things over, following a rhythm that lets everything unfold in its own time.

April 16, 2025 Alex Summers

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Ranking The Most Patriotic States In America—According To Data

Americans are a very patriotic people. But what states are the most patriotic? It's a good question and one that WalletHub attempted to answer using a number of different criteria. So, where does your state rank?

April 14, 2025 Jesse Singer

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The World's Most On-Time Airlines And Airports

Cirium is an aviation analytics company that does monthly stats on all airlines, and has been handing out on-time performance review awards every year for over a decade. And they recently released their 2024 Top 5 in both global and regional categories. And they are...

April 14, 2025 Jesse Singer

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The Countries With The Most American Expats

What we have here is a ranking of the 80 countries around the world with the most American expats. Can you guess which countries land in the top 10? A few of them will definitely surprise you.

April 22, 2025 Jesse Singer

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What Salary Do You Need To Be Middle Class In Every American State In 2025?

Middle class used to be an attainable goal for many Americans. But these days the middle feels like its getting farther and farther away—and in some states more than others.

April 21, 2025 Jesse Singer

Suitcase or luggage with conveyor belt in the airport

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The Airlines Most Likely To Lose Your Luggage, According To Data

A recent study found that 1 in 4 travelers have experienced lost bags, while it’s even more common for bags to come back damaged.

April 11, 2025 Samantha Henman

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The Best First Class Perks Aboard Emirates Airline

Emirates has crafted a name for itself as the finest high-quality airline in the world. See why with these incredible perks offered in their First Class seats.

April 3, 2025 Jack Hawkins

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How To Pack Like A Pro: Travel Anywhere With Just A Carry-On

I'll just say it...Checking a bag sucks! First off, it means waiting in line, and second it means waiting at the baggage carousel when you arrive. And third, it could mean waiting at the lost baggage department when you realize your suitcase isn't on that carousel. But there's one way to avoid all that...travel with just a carry-on.

March 17, 2025 Jesse Singer

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The Best Airlines To Fly First Class—And What You Get On Them

Whether you're looking for ultimate privacy or top-tier service, these airlines are the best of the best when it comes to living it up in first class.

March 12, 2025 Andrew Matthesson

Caño Cristales: The River of Five Colors

Playful Facts About Pranks

The truth about the California Gold Rush

The Korowai Tribe

Fluke Facts About Outrageous Coincidences in History

The Most Intriguing Cases Of People Who Vanished Without A Trace

The Sea of Stars, Maldives

Lake Hillier: The Jewel Of Australia

Interesting Facts About Toronto

Fashionable Facts About Coco Chanel

Scandalous Facts About Old Hollywood Stars

Ranking The Highest And Lowest Income States—According To Data

The Truth About The Curse Of King Tut's Tomb

The Mystery Of The Aztec Mask: We Don't Know For Sure How It Got To Europe, But Evidence Points To Hernán Cortés.

Interesting Facts About Athens, The Jewel Of Ancient Greece

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in America

The Bizarre Wonders Of Pamukkale, Turkey's "Cotton Palace"

Welcome to Furnace Creek, would you like to burn? In Death Valley, the world's hottest town doesn't mess around.

You’re Saying It Wrong: Commonly Mispronounced Texas Cities

What life was like in ancient China

In 536 AD, the sun went dark and red rain poured from the skies. Here is the harrowing story of the volcanic winter of 536 AD.

Egyptologists Now Believe That King Tut's Famous Burial Mask Wasn't His. But Even More Surprising Is The Idea That It May Have Belonged To A Woman.

Archaeologists used ground-penetrating radar on President Andrew Jackson’s Tennessee Plantation. They discovered a mass burial site where they suspect 28 slaves were buried.

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Cringe-Worthy Facts About The Biggest Mistakes In History

Haida: Canada's West Coast Indigenous Tribe

Exploring The Lost City Of Stone

America’s Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations

Bloody Facts About Spanish Conquistadors

The Nenets: The Russian Arctic Tribe

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