The Creepiest Places in the World

The Creepiest Places in the World


May 1, 2025 | Samantha Henman

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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DESTINATIONS

The Most Helpful States In America—Based On Real Surveys

But kindness and helpfulness show up in both big and small moments—from holding doors to volunteering to helping strangers in emergencies—and the data shows some states do it far more consistently than others. Based on data from AmeriCorps, Gallup, Pew, and national surveys, here are the most helpful states in America. Ranked.
March 26, 2026 Jesse Singer
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GUIDES

I’m going on a day trip to Canada and heard about the $800 rule. My dad says it’s always $800, but my mom says it depends on time away. Who’s right?

Does the $800 duty-free rule always apply at the U.S.-Canada border? Here’s how your exemption actually changes based on how long you stay.
March 26, 2026 Allison Robertson
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GUIDES

My aunt is coming to visit from Canada and bringing food from her farm—my dad thinks it’s illegal, but my mom says it’s not monitored. Who’s right?

Is it legal to bring fresh farm food from Canada into the U.S.? Here’s what border agents actually check and what could get confiscated.
March 26, 2026 Allison Robertson
TRAVEL TIPS

My friend says you should never book flights on weekends because airlines secretly raise prices. Are they allowed to do that?

You've probably heard the warning: Never book flights on a weekend because airlines quietly raise prices. It sounds believable, but does the data actually back it up? As with everything related to air travel in 2026: It's complicated.
March 26, 2026 Miles Brucker
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WORLD HISTORY

Archaeologists Found A 3,000-Foot-Long Wall Submerged Beneath the Baltic Sea

A remarkable long stone structure beneath the Baltic Sea has shifted the perception of archaeologists regarding prehistoric European societies and their hunting strategies. Read on to discover everything you need to know about the recent findings about this structure.
March 26, 2026 Alex Summers
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GUIDES

I’m traveling to Mexico in a week but I have unpaid traffic tickets. My brother says that can affect border crossing—is this true?

Can unpaid traffic tickets stop you from crossing into Mexico? Here’s what actually matters at the border and what could quietly ruin your trip.
March 25, 2026 Allison Robertson

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