There’s competitive sailing, and then there’s the kind of sailing that makes even seasoned mariners question their life choices. Some races cross entire oceans, others plunge competitors into the brutal waters of the Southern Ocean, and a few have earned reputations for storms, shipwrecks, rescues, and tragic loss of life. While modern technology has made offshore racing safer than it once was, these events remain among the most demanding sporting challenges on Earth. Here are some of the most dangerous sailing races ever attempted.

Booking a guided tour is supposed to make travel easier. Someone else handles the planning, transportation, and local knowledge while you enjoy the experience. But if you get hurt during the tour, things can get complicated fast. Figuring out who is responsible often depends on how the tour was booked, who was running it, and what exactly caused the accident.

At some point, humans crossed a line no other species crossed quite the same way. We stopped just reacting to the world and started explaining it. Scientists have argued for decades about when that happened. Now DNA may have pushed the answer way, way back.

Obsidian tools found in Oregon reveal a prehistoric Pacific Northwest trade network linking volcanic quarries, river corridors, Cascade routes, and distant communities.