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Aerial view of Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii's Big Island, where sea voyager James Cook met his end

Oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. And since ancient times, people have made a name for themselves by exploring them.

Mark Mancini






Anderson poses at an event for PETA.

From "Baywatch" to Broadway, Pamela Anderson has made a huge impact on pop culture. Here are 10 facts you might not have known about this Canadian-born star.

Abbey Bender

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Ken Jennings