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This ‘Garbage and Rats’ Tour Highlights New York City’s Rodent Residents

This Lower Manhattan tour dives into the wild world of rats and the city‘s dirtiest secrets.

The Best Offbeat Museum to Visit in All 50 States

We love museums devoted to art, history, and science as much as the next person—but sometimes, our curiosity demands quirkier territory.

The Man with Bogarts Face 1980 Robert Sacchi Opening Scene

Robert Sacchi, the Man Who Looked Exactly Like Humphrey Bogart

The so-called Bogus Bogie made a career out of his uncanny resemblance to the ‘Casablanca’ star.

Watch out for angry falcons on Acadia National Park’s Precipice Trail.

12 of America’s Most Dangerous Hikes

With their terrifying cliff drop-offs, extreme climates, and flimsy handholds, these hiking trails have caused more than a few close calls.

Definition Detective Quiz #44

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Surfers are used to getting mouthfuls of saltwater.

Why Are Oceans Salty?

The salt in the ocean comes from two main sources: rocks on land and vents at the bottom of the sea.

The Detroit Riverfront features an accessible pathway.

The 10 Most Accessible Cities in the U.S.

Accessibility matters—see which cities are setting the standard for inclusive travel.

in H.T. Opsahl's classroom, bad kids faced serious repercussions.

H.T. Opsahl, History’s Worst High School Teacher

In 1924, H.T. Opsahl sentenced disruptive kids to a high-voltage electric chair. Parents were not amused. Discover more about the origins of one of history's worst high school teachers here.

Killer whales are intelligent creatures, and scientists have recently discovered a new behavior among the species.

Orca Whales Seen Giving Each Other Exfoliating Kelp “Massages”

New research suggests orcas may be using kelp to connect with each other and even exfoliate.

Most of us have a sweet tooth on the Fourth of July.

Map Shows the Most Popular Red-White-and-Blue Foods By State

From patriotic pancakes to trifle towers, these are the festive, Fourth of July foods people are Googling.

George Rappleyea and John Scopes (left) instigated the trial in Dayton, Tennessee, where Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan (right) battled over Darwin’s theory of evolution.

10 Surprising Facts About the Scopes Monkey Trial

How a 24-year-old Tennessee teacher, a Bible-thumping prosecutor, and a chimpanzee found themselves at the center of the nation’s most contentious trial a century ago.

Believe it or not, a great white shark‘s coloring helps it survive.

Why Do Great White Sharks Have White Bellies?

Let’s dive into the evolutionary science behind the great white’s namesake feature.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #48

Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Crunchy. Leafy. Exploding with flavor. (Just kidding.)

Why Is It Called “Iceberg” Lettuce?

Let’s explore the origins of America's most disrespected lettuce.

10 of the Most Powerful Protest Songs of All Time

These songs have what it takes to change the world—and get stuck in people’s heads.

Add These Tomato-Braised White Beans to Your Weeknight Rotation

This easy tomato-braised white bean recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy days.

Mapped: The States With the Most Tornadoes

One state had the lion’s share of tornadoes between 2020 and 2024—but a different state sustained the most monetary damage.

The mushroom cloud forms seconds after the Trinity atomic bomb test on July 16, 1945.

10 Explosive Facts About the Trinity Nuclear Test

Eighty years after the first atomic bomb was detonated in New Mexico, we’re still feeling the political and scientific shockwaves.

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania today—but it hasn’t always been.

Can You Name the Original Capitals of These 18 States?

A number of states entered the union with different capital cities. How many of them do you know?

What’s the Difference Between Patriotism and Nationalism?

And how do chauvinism and jingoism factor in?

8 Fascinating Facts About Grey Gardens

Here are a few things you might not know about the must-watch, can’t-look-away cult classic and the house it immortalized.

The cheapest spots to get an Aperol Spritz in Europe.

Mapped: The Cheapest European Destinations for an Aperol Spritz

If you love a good Aperol Spritz, you might want to put these countries on your travel list.

8 of the Most Expensive Dog Breeds in the World

You might be surprised to see which canines make the cut when it comes to the world’s most expensive dog breeds.

It wasn’t one of Adams’s finest moments.

When John Adams Predicted the Wrong Independence Day

When John Adams penned a letter to future first lady Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, he guessed how future generations of Americans would celebrate Independence Day with remarkable accuracy—but he got the date wrong.