Interesting Places You Won't Believe Exist On Earth

Explore Hammond Castle, The Extravagant Massachusetts Estate Built By Thomas Edison’s Eccentric Protégé

Known as the "father of remote control," John Hays Hammond Jr. built his dream palace with traditional medieval features, including a drawbridge, bell tower, and dungeon.

By Erin Kelly Apr 7, 2021

Explore Hammond Castle, The Extravagant Massachusetts Estate Built By Thomas Edison’s Eccentric Protégé

Known as the "father of remote control," John Hays Hammond Jr. built his dream palace with traditional medieval features, including a drawbridge, bell tower, and dungeon.

By Erin Kelly April 7, 2021

Discover The Gympie-Gympie, The ‘Suicide Plant’ Hidden In The Australian Rainforest

Though it's covered in a layer of downy fuzz, the "hairs" of the gympie-gympie plant deliver a sting so toxic that the pain can last for years.

By Leah Silverman Apr 6, 2021

Discover The Gympie-Gympie, The ‘Suicide Plant’ Hidden In The Australian Rainforest

Though it's covered in a layer of downy fuzz, the "hairs" of the gympie-gympie plant deliver a sting so toxic that the pain can last for years.

By Leah Silverman April 6, 2021

Scientists Find A 20,000-Year-Old Link Between Brazil’s Indigenous People And Ancient Australians

Researchers guess the ancient people crossing the Bering Land Bridge from Asia brought the Australian DNA with them.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 2, 2021

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Scientists Find A 20,000-Year-Old Link Between Brazil’s Indigenous People And Ancient Australians

Researchers guess the ancient people crossing the Bering Land Bridge from Asia brought the Australian DNA with them.

By Kaleena Fraga April 2, 2021

Inside Hallstatt, China’s Perfect Replica Of A Picturesque Austrian Village

In 2012, China spent a billion dollars building an exact replica of the historic Austrian village of Hallstatt. Though Austria was initially outraged, the two sister cities have since developed an unlikely bond.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 1, 2021

Inside Hallstatt, China’s Perfect Replica Of A Picturesque Austrian Village

By Marco Margaritoff April 1, 2021

43 Colorized Photos That Capture Victorian London As It Really Was

From engineering marvels like Tower Bridge to the horrific slums that housed the city's poor, here's what London really looked like during the Victorian era.

By All That's Interesting Mar 31, 2021

43 Colorized Photos That Capture Victorian London As It Really Was

From engineering marvels like Tower Bridge to the horrific slums that housed the city's poor, here's what London really looked like during the Victorian era.

By All That's Interesting March 31, 2021

Experience The Grand Beauty of Germany’s Hohenzollern Castle, A Mystical Fortress In The Clouds

Though it has been left largely uninhabited since the 18th century, the towering Hohenzollern Castle remains one of Germany's most visited palaces for its fairytale views.

By Erin Kelly Mar 22, 2021

Experience The Grand Beauty of Germany’s Hohenzollern Castle, A Mystical Fortress In The Clouds

Though it has been left largely uninhabited since the 18th century, the towering Hohenzollern Castle remains one of Germany's most visited palaces for its fairytale views.

By Erin Kelly March 22, 2021

Meet The Takin, The Elusive Cow-Goat Hybrid That Roams The Himalayas

Though the takin can weigh up to 770 pounds and sport an unmistakable golden coat, this mysterious beast has remained largely out of human sight for centuries.

By Leah Silverman Mar 10, 2021

Meet The Takin, The Elusive Cow-Goat Hybrid That Roams The Himalayas

Though the takin can weigh up to 770 pounds and sport an unmistakable golden coat, this mysterious beast has remained largely out of human sight for centuries.

By Leah Silverman March 10, 2021