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How The Cliffs Of Moher Became Ireland’s Most Majestic Attraction

Formed over 300 million years ago, the Cliffs of Moher are striking not only for their beauty but also for their fascinating history.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 23, 2018

How The Cliffs Of Moher Became Ireland’s Most Majestic Attraction

Formed over 300 million years ago, the Cliffs of Moher are striking not only for their beauty but also for their fascinating history.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 23, 2018

Inside The Otherworldly Mendenhall Ice Caves Of Alaska [PHOTOS]

The glacier used to be called Sitaantaagu, which means "glacier behind the town," and Aak'wtaaksit, which means "glacier behind the little lake."

By Katie Serena • May 22, 2018

Inside The Otherworldly Mendenhall Ice Caves Of Alaska [PHOTOS]

The glacier used to be called Sitaantaagu, which means "glacier behind the town," and Aak'wtaaksit, which means "glacier behind the little lake."

By Katie Serena • May 22, 2018

The World’s Rarest Ape Is On The Brink Of Extinction – Here’s Why

One year after being discovered, the Tapanuli orangutan is already on the brink of extinction.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

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The World’s Rarest Ape Is On The Brink Of Extinction – Here’s Why

One year after being discovered, the Tapanuli orangutan is already on the brink of extinction.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

Ancient Baleen Whales Were More Fearsome Than Their Modern-Day Relatives, New Study Shows

Based on a 34-million-year-old skull, researchers have discovered that those gentle baleen whales likely used to be much more predatory.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

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Ancient Baleen Whales Were More Fearsome Than Their Modern-Day Relatives, New Study Shows

Based on a 34-million-year-old skull, researchers have discovered that those gentle baleen whales likely used to be much more predatory.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

Ireland’s Eerie Tree Tunnel Made Famous By ‘Game Of Thrones’

The Dark Hedges received a spike in popularity thanks to 'Game of Thrones,' but it may have been too much of a good thing.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 2, 2018

Ireland’s Eerie Tree Tunnel Made Famous By ‘Game Of Thrones’

The Dark Hedges received a spike in popularity thanks to 'Game of Thrones,' but it may have been too much of a good thing.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 2, 2018

The Aral Sea Was Once A Desert Oasis – Now It’s Just A Desert

At its peak, the Aral Sea's fishing industry employed 40,000 people. Those jobs vanished when the sea itself did.

By William DeLong • May 2, 2018

The Aral Sea Was Once A Desert Oasis – Now It’s Just A Desert

At its peak, the Aral Sea's fishing industry employed 40,000 people. Those jobs vanished when the sea itself did.

By William DeLong • May 2, 2018

The Incredible Story Of José Salvador Alvarenga — Who Survived 438 Days Adrift In The Pacific

With just a few basic supplies and an empty ice chest, Jose Alvarenga survived for over a year at sea by himself.

By Katie Serena • Apr 26, 2018

The Incredible Story Of José Salvador Alvarenga — Who Survived 438 Days Adrift In The Pacific

With just a few basic supplies and an empty ice chest, Jose Alvarenga survived for over a year at sea by himself.

By Katie Serena • April 26, 2018

This Nightmare Plant Stands Almost Two Feet Tall And Can Eat Rodents

The pitcher plant might not be as well known as the venus fly trap, but this carnivorous plant is just as carnivorous – perhaps even more so.

By Katie Serena • Apr 25, 2018

This Nightmare Plant Stands Almost Two Feet Tall And Can Eat Rodents

The pitcher plant might not be as well known as the venus fly trap, but this carnivorous plant is just as carnivorous – perhaps even more so.

By Katie Serena • April 25, 2018

How Stuart Diver Became The Sole Survivor Of The Thredbo Landslide

Stuart Diver survived a landslide that killed everyone else involved. He just has to wait over two days to be saved.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 24, 2018

How Stuart Diver Became The Sole Survivor Of The Thredbo Landslide

Stuart Diver survived a landslide that killed everyone else involved. He just has to wait over two days to be saved.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 24, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena • Apr 23, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena • April 23, 2018