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Why Jacob’s Well Is One Of The World’s Most Alluring Diving Spots — And The Most Dangerous

Jacob's Well Natural Area is a park outside of Austin, Texas, with a water system that goes at least 4,500 feet underground — and has killed at least nine people trying to explore its depths.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jul 5, 2022

Why Jacob’s Well Is One Of The World’s Most Alluring Diving Spots — And The Most Dangerous

Jacob's Well Natural Area is a park outside of Austin, Texas, with a water system that goes at least 4,500 feet underground — and has killed at least nine people trying to explore its depths.

By Aimee Lamoureux • July 5, 2022

Meet The Maned Wolf, The Bizarre South American Creature That’s Like A Cross Between A Fox And A Deer

With its enormous ears and stilt-like legs, the maned wolf is a one-of-a-kind animal that roams the plains of Brazil and Argentina.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jul 5, 2022

Meet The Maned Wolf, The Bizarre South American Creature That’s Like A Cross Between A Fox And A Deer

With its enormous ears and stilt-like legs, the maned wolf is a one-of-a-kind animal that roams the plains of Brazil and Argentina.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • July 5, 2022

Inside The Tragic Story Of Flight 93 Hero Tom Burnett

On September 11, 2001, Tom Burnett helped lead the passenger revolt against the hijackers aboard United Flight 93 — and saved untold lives in the process.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 5, 2022

Inside The Tragic Story Of Flight 93 Hero Tom Burnett

On September 11, 2001, Tom Burnett helped lead the passenger revolt against the hijackers aboard United Flight 93 — and saved untold lives in the process.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 5, 2022

Sally Ride, The Astronaut Who Overcame Sexism To Become The First American Woman In Space

Physicist Sally Ride made history on board the Challenger space shuttle in June 1983. Upon her death in July 2012, it was revealed she was also the first gay astronaut in space.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 5, 2022

Sally Ride, The Astronaut Who Overcame Sexism To Become The First American Woman In Space

Physicist Sally Ride made history on board the Challenger space shuttle in June 1983. Upon her death in July 2012, it was revealed she was also the first gay astronaut in space.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 5, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Aaron Burr’s Daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston

On New Year's Eve in 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston boarded a ship bound for New York to reunite with her father after the death of her child. She never made it.

By Daniel Rennie • Jul 4, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Aaron Burr’s Daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston

On New Year's Eve in 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston boarded a ship bound for New York to reunite with her father after the death of her child. She never made it.

By Daniel Rennie • July 4, 2022

Who Wrote The Declaration Of Independence? Inside America’s Founding Document

While Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, the congressional committee of John Adams, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston played an important role.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 4, 2022

Who Wrote The Declaration Of Independence? Inside America’s Founding Document

While Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, the congressional committee of John Adams, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston played an important role.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 4, 2022

The Story Of The ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ The First All-Black Peacetime Regiments In U.S. History

From fighting poachers and outlaws to doing battle with Native American tribes, the Buffalo Soldiers of the Western frontier left behind a complex legacy.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 4, 2022

The Story Of The ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ The First All-Black Peacetime Regiments In U.S. History

From fighting poachers and outlaws to doing battle with Native American tribes, the Buffalo Soldiers of the Western frontier left behind a complex legacy.

By Natasha Ishak • July 4, 2022

How Bobby Fischer Went From Chess Champion To Troubled Recluse

Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion after defeating Soviet Boris Spassky in 1972 — then he descended into madness.

By Daniel Rennie • Jul 3, 2022

How Bobby Fischer Went From Chess Champion To Troubled Recluse

Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion after defeating Soviet Boris Spassky in 1972 — then he descended into madness.

By Daniel Rennie • July 3, 2022

Inside The Pando Tree Colony, Utah’s 13-Million-Pound Behemoth

Also known as the trembling giant, the enormous clonal colony of quaking aspen trees named Pando stands as one of the largest living things on planet Earth.

By William DeLong • Jul 3, 2022

Inside The Pando Tree Colony, Utah’s 13-Million-Pound Behemoth

Also known as the trembling giant, the enormous clonal colony of quaking aspen trees named Pando stands as one of the largest living things on planet Earth.

By William DeLong • July 3, 2022

From The Inspiration For ‘The Shining’ To Colombia’s Suicide Palace, Step Inside The World’s Seven Most Haunted Hotels

Experience the terror of the Mermaid Inn, the Hotel Cecil, and more of the world's most haunted hotels — and learn their stories of murder, mayhem, and mystery.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2022

From The Inspiration For ‘The Shining’ To Colombia’s Suicide Palace, Step Inside The World’s Seven Most Haunted Hotels

Experience the terror of the Mermaid Inn, the Hotel Cecil, and more of the world's most haunted hotels — and learn their stories of murder, mayhem, and mystery.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2022