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A Volcano That Hasn't Erupted In 700,000 Years Is Showing Concerning Signs

A Scientific BreakthroughIn October 2025, scientists published groundbreaking research in Geophysical Research Letters. A volcano in Iran that hadn't erupted in 700,000 years was moving now. The ground was swelling, and it could disrupt the...

February 5, 2026 Marlon Wright

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NASA Scientist Says “Radical Mundanity” Could Explain Why Aliens Haven’t Contacted Us Yet

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Europe Is Tightening Travel Rules—Here's What's Changing

Archaeologist At Poompuhar

Near a quiet coastal village, archaeologists discovered the remains of a vibrant port city that was claimed by the sea.

Woman in Europe

I lived abroad for most of the year, and my dad just mentioned something about a 183-day tax rule—should I be worried?

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Tragic Facts About Zita Of Bourbon-Parma, The Refugee Empress

If you assume the Hapsburg monarchs led charmed lives, you haven't heard the tragic tale of Zita of Bourbon-Parma, the Refugee Empress.

January 3, 2024 Brendan Da Costa

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The Zenú People: Colombia’s Ancient Canal Builders

The Zenú people built a flourishing civilization out of wild flood‑plain rivers and marshes in the remote regions of northern Colombia.

November 7, 2025 Sammy Tran

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Things You Didn't Know About The Great Pyramid Of Giza

You know the Great Pyramid—it's in nearly every history book. But behind those huge blocks lies a story packed with scientific secrets. What do air vents and starlight have in common? More than you think.

May 1, 2025 Alex Summers

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Famous Books That Most People Completely Misunderstand

Some books get famous for all the wrong reasons. We quote them in memes or just totally miss the point in English class. But beneath the surface of these familiar titles lies something richer.

May 27, 2025 Peter Kinney

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You’re Saying It Wrong: Commonly Mispronounced Texas Cities

Everything's bigger in Texas–and that might also include the size of the list city names that we're all saying wrong. We're pretty sure we're all okay with our pronunciation of Dallas and San Antonio—but how are you with these...

January 27, 2025 Jesse Singer

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Places You Can Buy A Waterfront Home That Are Actually Affordable

No, babe, owning a waterside home is not just a pipe dream. From east to west, these 41 cities prove that coastal living doesn't require a billionaire's budget—although having one would help.

December 2, 2024 Peter Kinney