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Inside The Hidden Network Of Tunnels That’s Been Sitting Just Beneath Los Angeles For More Than A Century

Starting in 1909, these tunnels underneath Los Angeles allowed streetcars and trains to go straight through the area's notoriously hilly terrain — but by the 1920s, with Prohibition in full swing, the tunnels were repurposed for alcohol smuggling.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 21, 2026

Inside The Hidden Network Of Tunnels That’s Been Sitting Just Beneath Los Angeles For More Than A Century

Starting in 1909, these tunnels underneath Los Angeles allowed streetcars and trains to go straight through the area's notoriously hilly terrain — but by the 1920s, with Prohibition in full swing, the tunnels were repurposed for alcohol smuggling.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 21, 2026

The Lost Continent Of Lemuria Was A Myth — Then Scientists Found Evidence In 2013

For decades, scientists offered theories about the fabled sunken continent of Lemuria in the Indian Ocean. But in 2013, researchers uncovered evidence that it may have actually existed.

By William DeLong • May 21, 2026

The Lost Continent Of Lemuria Was A Myth — Then Scientists Found Evidence In 2013

For decades, scientists offered theories about the fabled sunken continent of Lemuria in the Indian Ocean. But in 2013, researchers uncovered evidence that it may have actually existed.

By William DeLong • May 21, 2026

The Mysterious History Of Ksar Draa, The Citadel In The Middle Of The Sahara Desert

Located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria, Ksar Draa is a centuries-old fortress built by an unknown people for an unknown purpose.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2026

The Mysterious History Of Ksar Draa, The Citadel In The Middle Of The Sahara Desert

Located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria, Ksar Draa is a centuries-old fortress built by an unknown people for an unknown purpose.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2026

There Is A Town In Missouri The U.S. Government ‘Wiped From The Map’ — It’s One Of History’s ‘Worst Environmental Disasters’

Dioxin contamination, compounded by a devastating flood, made Missouri's Times Beach no longer safe for its residents. By 1982, they were warned against returning to their homes.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 19, 2026

There Is A Town In Missouri The U.S. Government ‘Wiped From The Map’ — It’s One Of History’s ‘Worst Environmental Disasters’

Dioxin contamination, compounded by a devastating flood, made Missouri's Times Beach no longer safe for its residents. By 1982, they were warned against returning to their homes.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 19, 2026

The Curious Story of The Fresno Nightcrawler, The California Cryptid That’s Charmed The Internet

First caught on camera in 2007, the Fresno Nightcrawler looks like a pair of pants that can move on its own.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 16, 2026

The Curious Story of The Fresno Nightcrawler, The California Cryptid That’s Charmed The Internet

First caught on camera in 2007, the Fresno Nightcrawler looks like a pair of pants that can move on its own.

By Kaleena Fraga • 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

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

Archaeologists Enter An Ancient Stone Tower In Italy And Discover A Hidden Bronze Sword

Inside a millennia-old stone tower sits a bronze sword that was likely never used in battle. Its discovery changes our understanding of how these buildings were used.

By Braden Bjella • May 16, 2026

News

Archaeologists Enter An Ancient Stone Tower In Italy And Discover A Hidden Bronze Sword

Inside a millennia-old stone tower sits a bronze sword that was likely never used in battle. Its discovery changes our understanding of how these buildings were used.

By Braden Bjella • May 16, 2026

Hang Son Doong, The Cave In Vietnam That’s So Massive A Boeing 747 Could Fly Through It

A Vietnamese man named Ho Khanh first stumbled upon Hang Son Doong in the 1990s, and when British cavers explored it nearly 20 years later, they discovered that it was the largest cave in the world.

By Erin Kelly • May 15, 2026

Hang Son Doong, The Cave In Vietnam That’s So Massive A Boeing 747 Could Fly Through It

A Vietnamese man named Ho Khanh first stumbled upon Hang Son Doong in the 1990s, and when British cavers explored it nearly 20 years later, they discovered that it was the largest cave in the world.

By Erin Kelly • May 15, 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

News

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

Researchers Just Realized That This Island In A Scottish Lake Is Actually Manmade — And It Predates Stonehenge

The crannog in Loch Bhorgastail was built between 3500 and 3300 B.C.E., and the Neolithic pottery found in the water surrounding it suggests that it may have been used for cooking and community feasts.

By Cara Johnson • May 14, 2026

News

Researchers Just Realized That This Island In A Scottish Lake Is Actually Manmade — And It Predates Stonehenge

The crannog in Loch Bhorgastail was built between 3500 and 3300 B.C.E., and the Neolithic pottery found in the water surrounding it suggests that it may have been used for cooking and community feasts.

By Cara Johnson • May 14, 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

Science News

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 Dead Rabbits: The Story Behind One Of 19th-Century New York’s Most Notorious Gangs

Composed of Irish immigrants, the Dead Rabbits controlled territory in Lower Manhattan and the Five Points — and frequently brawled with the nativist Bowery Boys.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2026

The Dead Rabbits: The Story Behind One Of 19th-Century New York’s Most Notorious Gangs

Composed of Irish immigrants, the Dead Rabbits controlled territory in Lower Manhattan and the Five Points — and frequently brawled with the nativist Bowery Boys.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2026