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Inside Dallol, The Scorching Stretch Of Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression That’s One Of The Hottest Places On Earth

With an average daily temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit, Dallol is considered the hottest inhabited place on Earth — and one of the most beautiful.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 22, 2026

Inside Dallol, The Scorching Stretch Of Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression That’s One Of The Hottest Places On Earth

With an average daily temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit, Dallol is considered the hottest inhabited place on Earth — and one of the most beautiful.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 22, 2026

‘Worse Than Ninja At Six Flags’: St. Louis Man Hears About ‘The Worst Coaster Ever Built’ And Travels All The Way To France To Ride It

The Goudurix, a roller coaster located in Parc Astérix in Plailly, France, has been dubbed the "worst coaster ever."

By Braden Bjella • Jun 22, 2026

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‘Worse Than Ninja At Six Flags’: St. Louis Man Hears About ‘The Worst Coaster Ever Built’ And Travels All The Way To France To Ride It

The Goudurix, a roller coaster located in Parc Astérix in Plailly, France, has been dubbed the "worst coaster ever."

By Braden Bjella • June 22, 2026

The Eerie History Of Myrtles Plantation, Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Houses In America

Ever since David Bradford built the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana in 1796, rumors have swirled about it being haunted by vengeful ghosts.

By Wyatt Redd • Jun 16, 2026

The Eerie History Of Myrtles Plantation, Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Houses In America

Ever since David Bradford built the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana in 1796, rumors have swirled about it being haunted by vengeful ghosts.

By Wyatt Redd • June 16, 2026

Tsewang Paljor, The Climber Who Became Known As ‘Green Boots’ After He Perished On Mount Everest

Indo-Tibetan Border Police officer Tsewang Paljor died during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, and what's thought to be his frozen corpse became a macabre landmark that future climbers referred to as "Green Boots."

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 9, 2026

Tsewang Paljor, The Climber Who Became Known As ‘Green Boots’ After He Perished On Mount Everest

Indo-Tibetan Border Police officer Tsewang Paljor died during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, and what's thought to be his frozen corpse became a macabre landmark that future climbers referred to as "Green Boots."

By Gina Dimuro • June 9, 2026

12 Famous Explorers That Changed World History

Without these individuals braving uncharted territory, the world today would look very different.

By Bernadette Deron • May 16, 2026

12 Famous Explorers That Changed World History

Without these individuals braving uncharted territory, the world today would look very different.

By Bernadette Deron • May 16, 2026

Would You Stay In This Florida Airbnb In The Open Sea?: ‘We Did Have To Take A Boat To Get Here’

While some think this floating tiki hut would be the epitome of relaxation, others have compared it to "the start of a horror movie."

By Stacy Fernandez • May 15, 2026

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Would You Stay In This Florida Airbnb In The Open Sea?: ‘We Did Have To Take A Boat To Get Here’

While some think this floating tiki hut would be the epitome of relaxation, others have compared it to "the start of a horror movie."

By Stacy Fernandez • May 15, 2026

A Woman Walks Around New Orleans At Night. Then She Spots A Cruise Ship That Proves The City Is ‘Far Below Sea Level’

New Orleans is a city known for its cuisine, culture, and nightlife. It's also precariously situated below sea level — and now, some are learning just how much that affects this famous city.

By Braden Bjella • May 14, 2026

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A Woman Walks Around New Orleans At Night. Then She Spots A Cruise Ship That Proves The City Is ‘Far Below Sea Level’

New Orleans is a city known for its cuisine, culture, and nightlife. It's also precariously situated below sea level — and now, some are learning just how much that affects this famous city.

By Braden Bjella • May 14, 2026

The Stomach-Turning Story Of The Carnival ‘Poop Cruise’ That Left Passengers Stranded On A Ship Flooded With Raw Sewage

What was meant to be a tropical vacation on the Gulf of Mexico turned into a nightmare in February 2013 when the Carnival Triumph lost power and the toilets stopped working for four days.

By Rivy Lyon • May 11, 2026

The Stomach-Turning Story Of The Carnival ‘Poop Cruise’ That Left Passengers Stranded On A Ship Flooded With Raw Sewage

What was meant to be a tropical vacation on the Gulf of Mexico turned into a nightmare in February 2013 when the Carnival Triumph lost power and the toilets stopped working for four days.

By Rivy Lyon • May 11, 2026

Mount Everest Hikers Exploited In $20 Million Insurance Scam Involving Dozens Of Conspirators

Trekking guides, helicopter operators, and Kathmandu hospitals have been implicated in a vast scheme that involves unnecessarily evacuating hikers from Mount Everest, then submitting falsified records to insurance companies in order to split the payout.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 7, 2026

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Mount Everest Hikers Exploited In $20 Million Insurance Scam Involving Dozens Of Conspirators

Trekking guides, helicopter operators, and Kathmandu hospitals have been implicated in a vast scheme that involves unnecessarily evacuating hikers from Mount Everest, then submitting falsified records to insurance companies in order to split the payout.

By Cara Johnson • April 7, 2026

George Everest, The English Surveyor Who Is The Namesake Of Mount Everest

George Everest wasn't a mountaineer and never laid eyes on Mount Everest — so how did the world's highest mountain come to bear his name?

By William DeLong • Jan 25, 2026

George Everest, The English Surveyor Who Is The Namesake Of Mount Everest

George Everest wasn't a mountaineer and never laid eyes on Mount Everest — so how did the world's highest mountain come to bear his name?

By William DeLong • January 25, 2026

The Life And Death Of Ueli Steck, The Record-Breaking Mountain Climber Who Fell 3,000 Feet To His Death

Known as the "Swiss Machine," mountain climber Ueli Steck fell from the Nuptse peak in the Everest massif on April 30, 2017, leaving him dead at the age of just 40.

By Daniel Rennie • Jan 18, 2026

The Life And Death Of Ueli Steck, The Record-Breaking Mountain Climber Who Fell 3,000 Feet To His Death

Known as the "Swiss Machine," mountain climber Ueli Steck fell from the Nuptse peak in the Everest massif on April 30, 2017, leaving him dead at the age of just 40.

By Daniel Rennie • January 18, 2026

The Tragic Story Of David Sharp, Who Froze To Death While Solo Climbing Mount Everest

On May 15, 2006, David Sharp died on the Northeast Ridge of Mount Everest after becoming immobile due to frostbite and a lack of oxygen. The 40 climbers who passed him as he struggled later faced harsh criticism for not trying harder to save him.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 4, 2026

The Tragic Story Of David Sharp, Who Froze To Death While Solo Climbing Mount Everest

On May 15, 2006, David Sharp died on the Northeast Ridge of Mount Everest after becoming immobile due to frostbite and a lack of oxygen. The 40 climbers who passed him as he struggled later faced harsh criticism for not trying harder to save him.

By Gina Dimuro • January 4, 2026