Inside The Mansions Of Disturbed Minds

Some people have too much money and too little sense, but these mansions, castles, and stately abodes take that maxim to a deranged level. Whether it’s a tragic love story, a secret obsession, or a paranoid urge, each and every one of these buildings built by the rich and reckless has a bizarre origin story.

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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

TRAVEL TIPS

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

TRAVEL TIPS

I get very anxious if I’m not at the airport 3 hours before my flight—my wife likes to arrive at the last possible minute. Who’s right?

One of you wants to be at the gate before the check-in counter even opens. The other believes strolling up 45 minutes before boarding is perfectly reasonable (and even preferable). So who’s actually right?

February 24, 2026 Jesse Singer

GUIDES

Latest Numbers Reveal The Best States To Raise A Family In America In 2026

Where you raise your kids can shape everything—from their education and safety to their future earning potential. WalletHub’s newest nationwide analysis breaks down all 50 states using hard data on schools, affordability, healthcare, and overall quality of life. Some states clearly rise to the top.

February 24, 2026 Jesse Singer

GUIDES

Americans are finding out that “free” healthcare abroad comes with unexpected trade-offs.

Americans look with longing at the universal health care systems of other countries, but there are still some things they need to know.

February 19, 2026 Sammy Tran

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States That Take Healthy Living Seriously (And It Shows)

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.

I get very anxious if I’m not at the airport 3 hours before my flight—my wife likes to arrive at the last possible minute. Who’s right?

Latest Numbers Reveal The Best States To Raise A Family In America In 2026

Americans are finding out that “free” healthcare abroad comes with unexpected trade-offs.

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Inside The Mansions Of Disturbed Minds

Inside The Mansions Of Disturbed Minds

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States That Take Healthy Living Seriously (And It Shows)

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.

I get very anxious if I’m not at the airport 3 hours before my flight—my wife likes to arrive at the last possible minute. Who’s right?

Latest Numbers Reveal The Best States To Raise A Family In America In 2026

Americans are finding out that “free” healthcare abroad comes with unexpected trade-offs.

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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.