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The Hamburger Is America’s Greatest Food, But Who Has The Best Burger In Each State?

Nothing represents America quite like a great hamburger. It’s humble, endlessly customizable, and taken very seriously everywhere from roadside diners to chef-driven kitchens. So we tracked down the single burger locals argue over, fawn over, and drool over most in each state.
February 9, 2026 Jesse Singer
Maritime Archaeologist at Lake Mendota

5,200-year-old canoe in Lake Mendota rewrites Great Lakes indigenous history

Beneath quiet water, a network once thrived. Boats weren’t personal property but shared tools, linking people, places, and beliefs. One unearthed canoe now helps piece together how Indigenous life flowed across the landscape.
February 9, 2026 Miles Brucker
Tang dynasty tomb

In 2018, routine road construction in China halted because they stumbled upon a Tang dynasty tomb.

In 2018, routine road construction near Taiyuan in China’s Shanxi Province led to an unexpected pause. Beneath the ground lay an intact Tang dynasty tomb dating to 736 CE. Archaeologists soon identified the burial as belonging to an elderly couple, likely a man aged sixty-three and his wife. What transformed the find from notable to remarkable was the interior. Nearly every wall and ceiling surface was covered in vivid murals. Color survived. Detail remained sharp. Together, these paintings offered something rare. Instead of focusing on emperors or ritual symbolism, the tomb preserved scenes of ordinary life. The discovery also revealed everyday life in one of China’s most influential eras through vivid visual detail. So, explore how these remarkably preserved murals turn an ancient tomb into a vivid record of everyday life during the Tang dynasty.
February 9, 2026 Miles Brucker
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American Habits That Feel Normal At Home—But Shock Locals Abroad

Many well-intentioned Americans still make these mistakes when they are travelling overseas.
February 9, 2026 Peter Kinney
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The 10 Best Extreme Sports Destinations In The U.S.

Discover the top 10 extreme sports destinations in the U.S. Dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of adventure sports, understand their growing allure, and find out where to experience the ultimate thrills across the country.
September 16, 2023 Sammy Tran

Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson

The Most Dangerous Selfie Spots In The World

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.
September 25, 2024 Jesse Singer
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Inside The Las Vegas Tourism Crisis Nobody Saw Coming

Sin City just hit rewind to 2003. Las Vegas is hemorrhaging tourists at an alarming rate, with millions simply choosing not to come anymore. The infamous glittering Strip now feels like a luxury trap.
February 9, 2026 Miles Brucker
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Severe drought reveals 40 ancient tombs at Iraq’s Mosul Dam reservoir, exposing Hellenistic‑era burials long submerged by rising water

Severe drought at Iraq’s Mosul Dam reveals 40 ancient Hellenistic-era tombs, uncovering long-submerged burial practices and hidden history beneath the reservoir.
February 6, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson

Historical Mysteries We've Only Solved In Recent Years

History is full of unsolved mysteries, but sometimes, new technology leads historians to answers. Here are some historical mysteries that we’ve recently figured out.
May 13, 2025 Tom Miller
The Hindenburg disaster occurred on May 6, 1937, as the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States.

The Twisted Secret We Know About The Hindenburg Disaster

The Hindenburg disaster was an infamous tragedy—but recently discovered documents reveal the untold, chilling truth about that fateful evening.
November 14, 2024 Samantha Henman
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Women eating hamburger with a USA backdrop

The Hamburger Is America’s Greatest Food, But Who Has The Best Burger In Each State?

Nothing represents America quite like a great hamburger. It’s humble, endlessly customizable, and taken very seriously everywhere from roadside diners to chef-driven kitchens. So we tracked down the single burger locals argue over, fawn over, and drool over most in each state.
February 9, 2026 Jesse Singer

The Most Dangerous Selfie Spots In The World

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.
September 25, 2024 Jesse Singer
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The 10 Best Extreme Sports Destinations In The U.S.

Discover the top 10 extreme sports destinations in the U.S. Dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of adventure sports, understand their growing allure, and find out where to experience the ultimate thrills across the country.
September 16, 2023 Sammy Tran

Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson

We only get one vacation per year and I want to go on a cruise, but my wife wants to go to an all-inclusive resort. Which is better?

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?
August 28, 2025 Jesse Singer
Rudest Customers

American Habits That Feel Normal At Home—But Shock Locals Abroad

Many well-intentioned Americans still make these mistakes when they are travelling overseas.
February 9, 2026 Peter Kinney

The Most Dangerous Selfie Spots In The World

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.
September 25, 2024 Jesse Singer

We only get one vacation per year and I want to go on a cruise, but my wife wants to go to an all-inclusive resort. Which is better?

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?
August 28, 2025 Jesse Singer
Rudest Customers

American Habits That Feel Normal At Home—But Shock Locals Abroad

Many well-intentioned Americans still make these mistakes when they are travelling overseas.
February 9, 2026 Peter Kinney
Guest at the hotel reception

My hotel front desk refused to give me extra towels because they said I’d “already had enough.” Is that normal policy?

The request itself was ordinary. A guest asked for extra towels, expecting the kind of neutral response hotels usually give without pause. Instead, the answer felt abrupt, as if a basic comfort had suddenly turned into a favor. Moments like this tend to linger because they disrupt expectations rather than violate rules. Towels are rarely noticed when available, yet their absence becomes symbolic when access feels restricted. What should have been forgettable becomes oddly memorable. These interactions raise larger questions about how hospitality defines “reasonable,” where cost and environmental concerns quietly intervene, and how small refusals reshape a guest’s perception of care. This article examines standard towel practices, explains why denials sometimes happen, and outlines what both guests and hotels can learn when everyday comfort becomes negotiable.
February 5, 2026 Miles Brucker
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Americans used to need only a passport to visit the UK. Now without a new Electronic Travel Authorization you can’t board the plane—and it isn’t free.

For decades, Americans could hop on a plane to the United Kingdom with just a valid passport and show up ready for adventure. No pre-travel approvals. No online forms. No extra steps. Passport in hand—that was enough. But that era is officially over.
February 5, 2026 Jesse Singer
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I was forced to miss my connection because customs held me for a random search. Does the airline have to help me rebook?

Missed connections frustrate travelers, yet the cause matters more than the outcome. Airline delays, weather disruptions, and mechanical issues fall within a carrier’s responsibility. However, delays due to government procedures do not. Customs and immigration operate independently, and random inspections can delay passengers without warning. When that delay causes a missed flight, confusion often follows. Responsibility depends on control. Airlines are judged by whether they caused the delay or had the authority to control it. That distinction determines rebooking options and compensation. Understanding this difference also helps travelers set realistic expectations before approaching airline staff or paying unexpected costs. After all, preparation before travel reduces shock and misplaced assumptions.
February 5, 2026 Marlon Wright