The Creepiest Places in the World

The world can be a vast, terrifying place—but some locations have utterly chilling histories that aren't for the faint of heart.

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My friend says TSA can’t make you unlock your phone. My cousin says they absolutely can at some airports. Who’s telling the truth?

Can TSA force you to unlock your phone at the airport? Learn the difference between TSA screening and border searches, and what your rights are when traveling domestically or internationally.

February 25, 2026 Allison Robertson

WORLD HISTORY

A man in Turkey was renovating his basement when he broke through a wall and found a passage leading to a lost underground city.

A Turk was trying to repair his basement when he broke through a wall into a secret world hidden for centuries.

February 25, 2026 Sammy Tran

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States That Take Healthy Living Seriously (And It Shows)

Discover the top 25 U.S. states that prioritize healthy living based on obesity rates, healthcare quality, outdoor recreation access, and healthy food availability—ranked with real data and a laid-back, informative tone.

February 24, 2026 Allison Robertson

WORLD HISTORY

In Turkey, archaeologists are using satellite imagery and geomagnetic surveys to find humanity's oldest permanent settlements.

Archaeologists once relied solely on surface surveys and chance discoveries to locate ancient habitation areas. Satellite sensors now capture subtle terrain variations that highlight the presence of walls buried ten feet underground.

February 25, 2026 Marlon Wright

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The hotel put a $200 hold on my credit card for incidentals. I didn’t order room service but three weeks later the hold is still there. What can I do?

It's normal for a hotel to place a temporary hold on your credit card for incidentals, but if it still shows up three weeks later, you need to look into it.

February 24, 2026 Quinn Mercer

WORLD HISTORY

Archaeologists found a cult building under a Byzantine basilica in Amphipolis, revealing a 4th‑century structure and hints of lost places of pagan worship.

Archaeology sometimes feels like lifting trapdoors through time. You peel back one era, only to discover something older hiding underneath. That’s exactly what happened in Amphipolis, in northern Greece, where researchers working around a Byzantine basilica uncovered something unexpected beneath it: the remains of a 4th-century B.C. cult building

February 24, 2026 Quinn Mercer

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My friend says TSA can’t make you unlock your phone. My cousin says they absolutely can at some airports. Who’s telling the truth?

A man in Turkey was renovating his basement when he broke through a wall and found a passage leading to a lost underground city.

States That Take Healthy Living Seriously (And It Shows)

In Turkey, archaeologists are using satellite imagery and geomagnetic surveys to find humanity's oldest permanent settlements.

The hotel put a $200 hold on my credit card for incidentals. I didn’t order room service but three weeks later the hold is still there. What can I do?

Archaeologists found a cult building under a Byzantine basilica in Amphipolis, revealing a 4th‑century structure and hints of lost places of pagan worship.

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The Creepiest Places in the World

The Creepiest Places in the World

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My friend says TSA can’t make you unlock your phone. My cousin says they absolutely can at some airports. Who’s telling the truth?

A man in Turkey was renovating his basement when he broke through a wall and found a passage leading to a lost underground city.

States That Take Healthy Living Seriously (And It Shows)

In Turkey, archaeologists are using satellite imagery and geomagnetic surveys to find humanity's oldest permanent settlements.

The hotel put a $200 hold on my credit card for incidentals. I didn’t order room service but three weeks later the hold is still there. What can I do?

Archaeologists found a cult building under a Byzantine basilica in Amphipolis, revealing a 4th‑century structure and hints of lost places of pagan worship.

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Archaeologists found a cult building under a Byzantine basilica in Amphipolis, revealing a 4th‑century structure and hints of lost places of pagan worship.