Samantha Henman articles

Around the world, there are a number of places where people live longer, happier, healthier lives—and it’s not because of any diets, health regimens, or supplements. The scientists who have studied them call them “blue zones”—and they all have a few things in common that lead to greater longevity.

Not every state has an official food, but every state has at least one example of an iconic dish that they’re known for—and some are a little more wild and weird than expected. What’s the most iconic food from your state?

Every good home chef has a few tricks up their sleeve when it comes to cooking. And that includes some seriously surprising “secret” ingredients that they add to their signature dishes.

Going to a hotel can be an unsettling experience. No matter how much you pay, you can never quite know what you’re going to get. Disturbing stories about filthy hotel rooms and bed bugs abound—but are they really that common? Let’s break down some of the wildest urban myths about hotels.

From derelict amusement parks to former mental hospitals with dark backstories, these are the most interesting abandoned places in every state.

If you’ve got champagne taste on a store-brand soda budget, it doesn’t mean that you’re relegated to just reading about gourmet foods. Just because something is expensive doesn’t mean it’s good—and it doesn’t mean it needs to be inaccessible, either.

The Pitcairn Islands have a past so dark that it seems to have foreshadowed the current controversies the islands face.

We all make silly mistakes in our everyday lives—but luckily, they rarely have any sort of impact beyond an embarrassing memory. Unfortunately, other people throughout the years haven’t been so fortunate—and their dumb mistakes end up in the history books for all to laugh at.

From strange mountain disappearances to Old Hollywood whodunits, these are the 13 strangest unsolved mysteries from history.