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The Mercator map, which most of us grew up with, makes Africa look smaller and Greenland much larger than they are—but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Eden Gordon|
Disney fans don’t mess around when it comes to their favorite movies. Where does your state land when it comes to the classics? Check out this map.
Jenny Cohen|
The world's population is expected to continue growing until around 2080, yet not every country's population will increase. Can you guess which nations are projected to have the biggest populations in 2020?
Eden Gordon|
Test your geography knowledge against an average 13-year-old's with this geography quiz, fit for tweens and people of all ages looking to brush up on their geography skills.
Eden Gordon|
Long before modern concrete, Florida’s ancient Calusa kingdom built monumental islands, canals, and mounds entirely out of seashells.
Nitya Rao|
Find out which type of French fry is the favorite in every state, from straight and seasoned to curly, shoestring, crinkle cut, and waffle.
Jenny Cohen|
A week-by-week look at when peak fall foliage is expected to arrive across the U.S. in 2026.
Logan DeLoye|
Is lychee pronounced "lie-chee" or "lee-chee"? Learn why both pronunciations are correct and how the fruit’s Chinese origins shaped the word in English.
Jane Alexander|