How The Saguaro Blossom Became Arizona's State Flower
The saguaro blossom was officially designated Arizona's state flower in 1931, but it was a long, long road to get there. Here's the full story.
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Mysteries Of The Ocean You've Never Heard Of
The ocean is vast and endlessly fascinating, particularly since there are so many mysteries surrounding it.
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The Real Stories Behind Scary Zoo Encounters
If you put a bunch of humans next to lions, tigers, and bears, sooner or later, you'll have some scary encounters … and oh my, somebody is going to get hurt.
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This Is What They Do With Implants And Prosthetics Before Cremation
Thanks to modern medicine, lots of people have implants and prosthetics that improve their quality of life. Here's what happens to those items upon cremation.
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The Real Reason There Are So Many Stray Dogs In Egypt
It's estimated that there are 15 million stray dogs in Egypt. The real reason there are so many is multifold, and efforts to solve the issue are controversial.
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Pink Animals You'll Find In The Wild
Pink flowers and plants are abundant. Pink animals? Not so much -- which makes the stunning, vibrantly colored creatures on this list all the more spectacular.
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The National Park That's Covered In Glowing Millipedes
If you take a stroll through this national park in the United States, you'll find that it's covered in glowing millipedes. Here's why this is the case.
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This Is What Would Happen To Earth If The Ocean Currents Collapsed
New research found that due to climate change, the Atlantic Ocean's currents are at risk. This is what would happen to Earth if the ocean currents collapsed.
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The Strange Connection Between Ancient Pompeii And Italy's Signature Dish
When you hear "Italy's signature dish," there's one thing you probably think of - and it has a strange connection with ancient Pompei. Here's the story.
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The Dark Secret Hiding Within This Blue Lava Volcano
In Indonesia a blue lava volcano attracts thousands of tourists but there is a dark secret hiding within the industry around the Kawah Ijen.
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Do Dogs Get Dementia?
The most common and recognizable form of dementia in humans is Alzheimer's disease. But can dogs get similar diseases? You might be surprised at the answer.
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Why Earth's 'Boring Billion' Years Weren't So Boring After All
Why Earth's 'Boring Billion' years weren't so boring after all
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OceanGate: 14 Facts About The Company With The Titanic Sub
OceanGate will forever live in infamy as the company that sent people to the Titanic on a sub, and to their deaths.
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Glacier National Park Closes This Trail For A Terrifying Reason
Bear attacks can be deadly, and the Huckleberry Lookout Trail in Glacier National Park is notorious for its bear activity, resulting in annual closures.
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The Real Reason Some Wild Animals Are Euthanized While Others Are Not
It can be exciting and unnerving to see a large wild animal roaming a town. Here's the real reason some wandering animals are euthanized while others are not.
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How Much Training OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush Had Before The Titanic Sub Disappeared
OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush was piloting a submersible sea vessel to the Titanic wreckage when it disappeared. Here's how much training he had.
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Wife Of OceanGate Founder Has Familial Ties To Titanic Victims
Wendy Rush - the wife of Stockton Rush, CEO of OceanGate who died in the Titan disaster - has familial ties to Titanic victims. Here's the full story.
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Why It's So Hard To Find Submarines In The Ocean Like The Titan
Locating a submarine in the vast expanse of the earth's ocean - most of which is unexplored - is no easy feat. Here's why the task is so difficult.
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Rules Park Rangers Have To Follow In National Parks
National park rangers are often faced with dangerous situations and difficult choices, and there's a complex network of rules in place to help guide them.
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Dangerous Volcanoes That Could Erupt At Any Time
Volcanoes exist, and when they explode they envelope everything around them in dust, ash, and lava. Here are the most likely to do just that real, real soon.
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The Upsetting Reason You Shouldn't Touch Wildlife In Parks
A possible good deed went wrong at Yellowstone National Park in late May 2023 when a tourist helped a young bison calf out of the Lamar River.
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The Real Reason Cats Like To Sit On Laptops
Cats sure are adorable, right? What with their incessant mewing, following you around and badgering you, vomiting on the floor then racing away.
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The Reason Mountain Lions Are Dying From The Black Plague
Cougars in the area of Yellowstone National Park have been testing positive for Black Plague for well over a decade... but why?
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How Climate Change Could Affect Life In The Deepest Parts Of The Ocean
We know that Earth naturally cycles through cool and warm periods, and that temperatures in 2100 are on track to hit the same highs as 5 million years ago.
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The Devastating Effects Of A Supervolcano Explosion Explained
A supervolcano is a massive, destructive volcano. The consequences of this event could be nothing short of disastrous and would affect humans the world over.
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What Would Happen If Yellowstone Erupted?
Attractions like Old Faithful only exist, though, because Yellowstone sits on top of an active supervolcano, a ticking geological time bomb.
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How The Atomic Bombs Made The Oleander The Flower Of Hiroshima
When atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima, no plant growth was expected for 70 years, yet the oleander did grow and became the symbolic flower of the city.
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