discoveries

Mexico’s Unbelievable Underwater River

The sinkholes of the Yucatán Peninsula are full of treasure: incredible dives, Maya artifacts, ancient human sacrifices, and the most unbelievable sight of all — an underwater river.

By Kiri Picone • May 19, 2014

Mexico’s Unbelievable Underwater River

The sinkholes of the Yucatán Peninsula are full of treasure: incredible dives, Maya artifacts, ancient human sacrifices, and the most unbelievable sight of all — an underwater river.

By Kiri Picone • May 19, 2014

The Stunning Ruins Of Villa Epecuén, A Modern Day Atlantis

Villa Epecuén was a thriving resort town in the 1970s, but after being flooded by saltwater, the city is now little more than concrete ruins.

By Kiri Picone • May 18, 2014

The Stunning Ruins Of Villa Epecuén, A Modern Day Atlantis

Villa Epecuén was a thriving resort town in the 1970s, but after being flooded by saltwater, the city is now little more than concrete ruins.

By Kiri Picone • May 18, 2014

George Henry Thomas, The Civil War’s Forgotten Hero

Despite his many Union victories in the American Civil War, George Henry Thomas is hardly a household name.

By Savannah Cox • May 17, 2014

George Henry Thomas, The Civil War’s Forgotten Hero

Despite his many Union victories in the American Civil War, George Henry Thomas is hardly a household name.

By Savannah Cox • May 17, 2014

The Most Brutal Gangs Around The World

Discover the chilling exploits of Mungiki, Los Zetas and the rest of the most brutal gangs on the planet.

By Richard Stockton • May 16, 2014

The Most Brutal Gangs Around The World

Discover the chilling exploits of Mungiki, Los Zetas and the rest of the most brutal gangs on the planet.

By Richard Stockton • May 16, 2014

7 Scary Insects That Will Give You Nightmares

Cockroaches, caterpillars and blood-sucking bugs that live in your bed -- these seven creepy insects are guaranteed to give you nightmares.

By Kiri Picone • May 15, 2014

7 Scary Insects That Will Give You Nightmares

Cockroaches, caterpillars and blood-sucking bugs that live in your bed -- these seven creepy insects are guaranteed to give you nightmares.

By Kiri Picone • May 15, 2014

7 Bizarrely Interesting Cultural Practices Still Carried Out Today

From cutting off fingertips to living with the dead, humankind has come up with some incredibly strange cultural practices.

By All That's Interesting • May 14, 2014

7 Bizarrely Interesting Cultural Practices Still Carried Out Today

From cutting off fingertips to living with the dead, humankind has come up with some incredibly strange cultural practices.

By All That's Interesting • May 14, 2014

Desert Breath – Sand Art On A Grand Scale

Located deep within the Sahara desert is Desert Breath, an art installation so surreal you'll think aliens made it.

By Erin Kelly • May 13, 2014

Desert Breath – Sand Art On A Grand Scale

Located deep within the Sahara desert is Desert Breath, an art installation so surreal you'll think aliens made it.

By Erin Kelly • May 13, 2014

99 Interesting Quotes That Will Open Your Mind

Discover interesting quotes from Albert Einstein, Bruce Lee, and others that will change how you see the world.

By Alexander Baldwin • May 12, 2014

99 Interesting Quotes That Will Open Your Mind

Discover interesting quotes from Albert Einstein, Bruce Lee, and others that will change how you see the world.

By Alexander Baldwin • May 12, 2014

Anthill Art Creations And The Complexity of Ant Colonies

Created by pouring molten aluminum into an ant colony, artists uncover realistic, bizarre anthill art molds.

By Kiri Picone • May 10, 2014

Anthill Art Creations And The Complexity of Ant Colonies

Created by pouring molten aluminum into an ant colony, artists uncover realistic, bizarre anthill art molds.

By Kiri Picone • May 10, 2014

10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About American History

George Washington was the first President of the liberty-loving nation, and The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Both of these comprise rather well-known events throughout the course of American history. But there’s a wealth of hidden history nuggets that you might not know about. Here are ten of...

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2014

10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About American History

George Washington was the first President of the liberty-loving nation, and The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Both of these comprise rather well-known events throughout the course of American history. But there’s a wealth of hidden history nuggets that you might not know about. Here are ten of...

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2014