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Not long ago, these places welcomed anyone with a ticket. Now, they’re drawing lines—sometimes for safety, sometimes for preservation. The open world we knew is getting a little smaller, one rule at a time.

Everyone knows about that famously sticky Seattle spot—but surprise: it has a twin. Turns out, the U.S. has not one, but two tourist-approved gum alleys where walls glisten with decades of chewed-up history. Gross? Maybe. Iconic? Definitely. Let’s take a look…

Long before Denmark had shores or islands, a vast stretch of green plains joined Europe to Britain. Mammoths still roamed the north, and humans followed rivers that no longer exist. They hunted, built fires, and lived on land destined to sink beneath the rising sea.

Archaeologists at Karahantepe near Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey found a mysterious stone pillar decorated with a carved human face, the first of its kind ever seen here.

So, you’ve just checked into your dream hotel, ready to sip something fruity on your balcony while gazing at the ocean—and instead, you’re staring at the back of a Chevy Tahoe. Don’t panic. You’re not powerless, and you might even end up with an upgrade if you play this right. Here’s exactly what to do when your “ocean view” turns into an asphalt disappointment.

Sometimes archaeology doesn’t require a dig site—it just needs a little weeding. That’s what happened when a New Orleans couple unearthed a mysterious stone in their backyard, only to discover it wasn’t just old—it was ancient. What followed was a globe-spanning investigation involving archaeologists, a viral news story, and one very misplaced Roman soldier.

Explore the 25 countries with the highest levels of economic freedom in 2024. From tax-friendly policies to pro-business environments, these nations empower investors, entrepreneurs, and everyday earners to thrive.

Using the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (2024), we’ve ranked the countries with the best pension systems out there. We also considered retirement age, cost of living, and average payouts—so this list goes beyond just numbers.

You plan the perfect trip, choose seats side-by-side, and even pay extra to make sure your kids aren’t stuck next to strangers. Then, you board—and suddenly you’re five rows away from your seven-year-old. How is this even allowed? It’s happening more often than travelers realize—and the rules may surprise you.

In northeastern Iran, archaeologists found one of the largest Sassanid-era fire temples far from what’s considered the heartland of the Sassanids.

Secrets etched in stone don't disappear. They wait patiently, sometimes for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptian rulers knew this well. Their messages, carved into desert rocks, speak directly to us today.

It can happen in seconds—you reach for your teen’s passport, and it’s gone. Maybe it was left behind at a café, maybe it slipped out of a bag, or maybe it was stolen. Either way, being stranded abroad without identification is a parent’s nightmare. But don’t worry—this isn’t the end of your vacation or your sanity. Here’s exactly what to do next.