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The Story Of Portlock, The Alaska Ghost Town Allegedly Abandoned Because Of A ‘Killer Bigfoot’

Portlock, Alaska is rumored to be home to a Sasquatch-like beast known as the Nantiinaq that scared off the town's inhabitants in the 20th century.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Jan 25, 2026

The Story Of Portlock, The Alaska Ghost Town Allegedly Abandoned Because Of A ‘Killer Bigfoot’

Portlock, Alaska is rumored to be home to a Sasquatch-like beast known as the Nantiinaq that scared off the town's inhabitants in the 20th century.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • January 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 • 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

Scientists May Have Identified A New Form Of Life That’s Neither Plant Nor Fungus

There are currently six accepted kingdoms of life, such as plants, animals, and fungi — and Prototaxites may have represented a seventh life form that's now extinct.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 23, 2026

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Scientists May Have Identified A New Form Of Life That’s Neither Plant Nor Fungus

There are currently six accepted kingdoms of life, such as plants, animals, and fungi — and Prototaxites may have represented a seventh life form that's now extinct.

By Austin Harvey • January 23, 2026

Scientists Have Captured Jaguars ‘Meowing’ For The First Time Ever

Scientists have long believed that most big cats can't meow, but cameras in Brazil's Iguaçu National Park have now recorded mother jaguars and their cubs making "meow-like" vocalizations.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 22, 2026

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Scientists Have Captured Jaguars ‘Meowing’ For The First Time Ever

Scientists have long believed that most big cats can't meow, but cameras in Brazil's Iguaçu National Park have now recorded mother jaguars and their cubs making "meow-like" vocalizations.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 22, 2026

Massive Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed During Construction Of A Parking Lot At A National Monument In Utah

While the remains of Diplodocus and the other prehistoric creatures found here are responsible for the very creation of Dinosaur National Monument, this is actually the first fossil excavation at the site in more than 100 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 20, 2026

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Massive Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed During Construction Of A Parking Lot At A National Monument In Utah

While the remains of Diplodocus and the other prehistoric creatures found here are responsible for the very creation of Dinosaur National Monument, this is actually the first fossil excavation at the site in more than 100 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 20, 2026

A Rogue Elephant In India Has Killed More Than 20 People Since The Start Of The Year

Experts believe the male elephant may be acting aggressively due to high testosterone levels from his mating phase.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 13, 2026

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A Rogue Elephant In India Has Killed More Than 20 People Since The Start Of The Year

Experts believe the male elephant may be acting aggressively due to high testosterone levels from his mating phase.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 13, 2026

Scientists Discover A Plant That’s Evolved To Be Able To Hide From Humans

The bright green flower Fritillaria delavayi has been harvested by humans for medicinal purposes for the last 2,000 years. Now, it's turning brown to camouflage itself.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 13, 2026

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Scientists Discover A Plant That’s Evolved To Be Able To Hide From Humans

The bright green flower Fritillaria delavayi has been harvested by humans for medicinal purposes for the last 2,000 years. Now, it's turning brown to camouflage itself.

By Natasha Ishak • January 13, 2026

Tami Oldham Ashcraft: Inside Her Story Of Survival At Sea That Inspired The Film ‘Adrift’

Tami Oldham Ashcraft was stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in 1983 after a hurricane damaged her ship and killed her fiancé — but she was able to navigate to safety after 41 days.

By Katie Serena • Jan 11, 2026

Tami Oldham Ashcraft: Inside Her Story Of Survival At Sea That Inspired The Film ‘Adrift’

Tami Oldham Ashcraft was stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in 1983 after a hurricane damaged her ship and killed her fiancé — but she was able to navigate to safety after 41 days.

By Katie Serena • January 11, 2026

Scientists Have Captured Photographs Of A Tiny Cat Species Previously Thought To Be Extinct In Thailand

Cameras set up in a wildlife sanctuary in southern Thailand captured the first photographs of flat-headed cats in the country since 1995.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 6, 2026

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Scientists Have Captured Photographs Of A Tiny Cat Species Previously Thought To Be Extinct In Thailand

Cameras set up in a wildlife sanctuary in southern Thailand captured the first photographs of flat-headed cats in the country since 1995.

By Austin Harvey • January 6, 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