RIVERS

It's easy to make a case for The Nile as the longest river in the world, but measuring a river isn't that easy.

What Is the Longest River in the World?

It’s an issue so complicated that river length isn't even considered a useful measure anymore.

An 1858 cartoon shows Death rowing down the polluted River Thames.

How London's Great Stink Turned the Tide of Victorian Pollution

In 1858, Londoners were overwhelmed with the stench rising from the River Thames. Joseph Bazalgette built an entire sewer system to get rid of of the smell.

Nicola White discovered this antique gold and sapphire ring while mudlarking on the River Thames.

Extreme Mudlarking: How London Fortune Hunters Unearth Thames Treasures

London's mudlarks hunt for treasures in the River Thames's tidal sands, finding everything from Roman pottery to human bones.

Why yes, that is a squirrel in a top hat eating a cucumber.

Hendrick’s Clever New ‘Streaming’ Service Offers Videos of Creeks, Brooks, and Other Trickling Waters

Hendrick’s Streaming is for anyone who just wants some peace and quiet—and also maybe a gin cocktail.

A Powerful Storm Dislodged a Cargo Ship That’s Been Stuck on Niagara Falls for 101 Years

It was such a dark and stormy night at Niagara Falls this Halloween that the ship finally escaped its craggy prison.

Shrimp in Rural England Have a Cocaine Problem

The crustaceans are showing the effects of wastewater contamination, testing positive for cocaine and other illicit substances.

Why a New Jersey Mudhole Contains Baseball's Dirtiest Secret

Every baseball used in the majors has one thing in common: They are all rubbed with mud from a top-secret riverbend in New Jersey.