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The Extraordinary Life And Travels Of Ibn Battuta

Crossing Kingdoms And CulturesThe Muslim explorer earned his title as "the traveler of Islam" through a truly astonishing feat. Here’s an intriguing look at how Ibn Battuta covered approximately 75,000 miles across three continents even...

December 16, 2024 Alex Summers


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Things In Japan Americans Might Find Strange

Japan is full of cool new experiences for American tourists—but there’s one tradition that may leave visitors feeling squeamish.
January 12, 2025 Alex Summers
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Surviving Three Days Trapped At The Bottom Of The Ocean

Harrison Okene survived for nearly three days in a sunken ship, 270 feet underwater in pure darkness—all while painfully listening to one horrifying sound.
January 9, 2025 Jamie Hayes
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A brilliant researcher discovered that spider webs can actually be used to capture airborne environmental DNA.

What if one of nature's most ancient traps could help us safeguard the future of endangered species? In a twist of scientific ingenuity, researchers have indeed turned to the humble spiderweb to become nature's surveillance system.
January 14, 2025 Miles Brucker
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If You Encounter A Wolf, These Strategies Can Help You Survive Unscathed

As you hike through the dense forests of the Pacific Northwest, you catch the gleam of amber eyes staring at you—a wolf. What do you do? Wolves are elusive, but encounters happen, especially in the remote wilderness areas of Wyoming and Alaska. These essential tips can make or break this meeting.
January 10, 2025 Miles Brucker