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The 25 Safest Countries in the World

Whether you're planning to live abroad or travel internationally, these are the countries where you'll find the most safety and stability.

What Is SPAM Made Of?

The recipe for SPAM isn't as complicated as its reputation would have you think.

The Sultana, the day before it exploded.

5 Deadly, Explosive Ship Disasters From U.S. History

For centuries, boats have been blowing up with amazing spectacle and horrible tragedy. Here are five ship explosions just as worthy of a three-hour dramatization as the RMS 'Titanic.'

Scientists from the expedition tagging whales in the Santa Barbara Channel.

The Loneliest Whale: Documentary Chronicles a Search for the 52 Hertz Whale

Fifty-two Hertz, dubbed 'the loneliest whale in the world,' has roamed the Pacific for decades, singing at a much higher frequency than other whale species.

In the 1940s, Women Wore Wedding Dresses Made Out of Their Husband's WWII Parachutes

The romantic gesture was a tribute to the heroism of their husbands-to-be who served in World War II.

Edinburgh Castle is an iconic part of the city's skyline.

8 Facts About Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle has loomed above the city since the 1100s, surviving centuries of turmoil to retain its perch above Scotland’s capital.

The ancient Greek "Claw of Archimedes," as imagined by Renaissance architect Giulio Parigi.

10 Weird Weapons and Gadgets From Military History

It’s not all guns and grenades—there have also been giant claws, stink bombs, snake-filled pots, and lipstick that isn’t actually lipstick.