10 places on Earth where gravity doesn’t seem to work
Cars creep uphill and water sneaks upward. Even calm hills mess with your inner compass. Curious yet? Find the places where gravity feels non-existent.
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10 key facts about the world’s most-visited attractions
Hidden math under the Eiffel Tower and robots scrubbing the Louvre. Discover ten secrets tourists often miss from these popular spots.
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7 interesting facts about the Great Barrier Reef
Learn how the Great Barrier Reef throws an underwater party and makes gases. It even glows neon at night in ways that still surprise scientists.
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The U.S. town that records more earthquakes than anywhere else
Parkfield looks quiet, but the ground tells a different story. This tiny California town shakes more than anywhere else in the country. Why? Let's find out.
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How one train station in the U.S. is larger than an entire European city
A massive train yard in Nebraska is bigger than an entire European city. Inside, nonstop activity keeps thousands of railcars moving. What’s going on here?
Why the Washington Monument is two different shades of stone
One detail on the Washington Monument seems out of place. But it isn’t damage or age. It's part of a long, messy build that changed everything halfway through.
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This is the world’s busiest airport, with more daily flights than most countries
One airport moves planes so fast it beats entire countries’ flight totals. But how does it pull it off? It's all down to a few smart tricks.
Why Alaska has highways that end in the middle of nowhere
Why do some Alaskan highways just stop in the wild with no warning? It has something to do with ice, rivers, ferries, and some abandoned plans.
Why the Mississippi River once flowed backward for three days
For three strange days in 1812, the Mississippi River seemed to defy nature itself. Just what force could be powerful enough to make it flow backward?
Why lightning strikes most often in one Florida city
There’s a spot in Florida where lightning seems almost drawn to the ground. Orlando sits at the center of it all. What’s causeing all those daily strikes?