geography

5 Interesting Countries Most People Know Nothing About

From tropical paradises to Europe's hidden gem, these are the most interesting countries on Earth.

By Susan Sims • Sep 20, 2014

5 Interesting Countries Most People Know Nothing About

From tropical paradises to Europe's hidden gem, these are the most interesting countries on Earth.

By Susan Sims • September 20, 2014

The 10 Most Dangerous Places On Earth

Most Dangerous Places On Earth: Verkhonyansk, Russia Located deep in the heart of Siberia and 3000 miles east of Moscow, Verkhonyansk is one of the coldest cities in the world. Referred to as the Cold Pole, the city is well-known for its endless winters, with the Yana River frozen solid...

By Mamta Bhatt • Apr 7, 2014

The 10 Most Dangerous Places On Earth

Most Dangerous Places On Earth: Verkhonyansk, Russia Located deep in the heart of Siberia and 3000 miles east of Moscow, Verkhonyansk is one of the coldest cities in the world. Referred to as the Cold Pole, the city is well-known for its endless winters, with the Yana River frozen solid...

By Mamta Bhatt • April 7, 2014

30 GIFs That Explain The World Around Us

Convening the best aspects of photo and video into one pith and movement-filled entity, the GIF is the Internet’s wunderkind. While arguments have arisen about its pronunciation, everyone can agree that they do a fine job of entertaining and informing an audience whose mobile lifestyles demand that content be quick,...

By Savannah Cox • Mar 3, 2014

30 GIFs That Explain The World Around Us

Convening the best aspects of photo and video into one pith and movement-filled entity, the GIF is the Internet’s wunderkind. While arguments have arisen about its pronunciation, everyone can agree that they do a fine job of entertaining and informing an audience whose mobile lifestyles demand that content be quick,...

By Savannah Cox • March 3, 2014

The 10 Most Surreal Places In The World

From captivating forests to dramatic cliffs to ice caves, we look at the world’s most surreal places you'll be adding to your bucket list.

By Kiri Picone • Jan 27, 2014

The 10 Most Surreal Places In The World

From captivating forests to dramatic cliffs to ice caves, we look at the world’s most surreal places you'll be adding to your bucket list.

By Kiri Picone • January 27, 2014

Italy’s Amazing Blue Grotto

Yes, the Playboy mansion grotto was featured in a Weezer music video. But that spectacle pales in comparison to the natural splendor of Italy's blue grotto.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 19, 2013

Italy’s Amazing Blue Grotto

Yes, the Playboy mansion grotto was featured in a Weezer music video. But that spectacle pales in comparison to the natural splendor of Italy's blue grotto.

By Savannah Cox • December 19, 2013

Villa Epecuen, A Real-Life Underwater City In Argentina

The fascinating story about the reemergence of Villa Epecuen in Argentina, an underwater city that reemerged in 2009 after being underwater for 25 years.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 10, 2013

Villa Epecuen, A Real-Life Underwater City In Argentina

The fascinating story about the reemergence of Villa Epecuen in Argentina, an underwater city that reemerged in 2009 after being underwater for 25 years.

By Savannah Cox • June 10, 2013

Four Of The Most Important Rivers On Earth

In literature, rivers represent life, journeys and rebirth. But in real life, they mean even more.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 9, 2013

Four Of The Most Important Rivers On Earth

In literature, rivers represent life, journeys and rebirth. But in real life, they mean even more.

By All That's Interesting • March 9, 2013

Seven Of The World’s Most Treacherous Climbs

While pretty in postcards and from afar, always think twice before attempting to tackle these treacherous climbs: The World’s Most Treacherous Climbs: Annapurna, Nepal Ranked the tenth highest mountain in world, the icy peaks of Annapurna are the most statistically treacherous climbs in the world. Since 1950 – Annapurna’s first...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 6, 2011

Seven Of The World’s Most Treacherous Climbs

While pretty in postcards and from afar, always think twice before attempting to tackle these treacherous climbs: The World’s Most Treacherous Climbs: Annapurna, Nepal Ranked the tenth highest mountain in world, the icy peaks of Annapurna are the most statistically treacherous climbs in the world. Since 1950 – Annapurna’s first...

By All That's Interesting • November 6, 2011

The Six Most Remote Places In Human Civilization

From isolated islands in the South Pacific to the chilly confines of northern Canada, these are the most remote places on Earth.

By Alexander Baldwin • Sep 10, 2011

The Six Most Remote Places In Human Civilization

From isolated islands in the South Pacific to the chilly confines of northern Canada, these are the most remote places on Earth.

By Alexander Baldwin • September 10, 2011