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Americans tend to work more and longer days than many of their industrialized counterparts, yet eight countries work harder than the U.S.

Not everyone gives directions the way you do—in fact, the way people tell others how to get where they want to go can vary by city, town, and culture. Some of these directional systems might just change how you navigate the world.

Before you start browsing Zillow, you might want to take a look at the most family-friendly cities.

Some of the highest peaks in the U.S. inspire awe and wonder. Others are more modest.

New research from language website Wordtips has unveiled the top language choice of learners in almost every capital city in the world, providing unique and fascinating insight into global language learning.

The title of “tallest mountain” depends on how—and where—you make your measurements.

From California to Boston, here are the literal translations of every American state and capital city name.

Not even a compass could help you get to lost places like Doggerland, Guaíra Falls, and Rungholt.

The United States has hosted half of the biggest blizzards in history. Discover what makes these snowstorms so legendary.

From a book no one can decipher and puzzling disappearances to unsolved crimes and beyond, many of these historical mysteries still have us scratching our heads.

Some of these islands were never occupied by humans, but the majority have been abandoned.

The definition of a continent isn't as concrete as you might expect, but a few qualities help earn Australia that distinction.