Republicans are red and Democrats blue. But it wasn’t always that way
The idea of “red states” and “blue states” may feel deeply embedded in the symbolism of US politics, but before 2000 the ...
This slave rebellion on an idyllic island was almost lost to history–until now
Long overshadowed by glittering turquoise beaches that attract honeymooners and wealthy sunseekers, a 290-year-old slave ...
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Best-ever 'Cloud Atlas' of Mars showcases stunning cloud patterns (photos)
The most comprehensive map of clouds on Mars includes a variety of cloud patterns, including some that are unlike anything ...
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Survive the Family Road Trip in 10 Easy Steps
Insider tip: Our favorite USA atlas is the National Geographic Road Atlas because it includes lots of natural areas, campgrounds, and scenic routes. We still use our GPS for bringing us to specific ...
Why were Monday’s ‘firehose’ rains in Southeastern NC so much worse than forecast?
The unnamed storm dropped more than 20 inches of rain on Carolina Beach and 19 inches on Southport, flooding homes and ...
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BAE unveils next-gen 8×8 unmanned vehicle that can avoid obstacles, plan routes
BAE Systems has unveiled the ATLAS CCV, a modular 8x8 uncrewed ground vehicle with high levels of autonomy for tactical ...
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10 Fun Experiential Learning Activities For Families to Do While On Vacation
Stargazing – 11 Ways to Enjoy the Night Sky Complete Stargazing Joshua Tree Guide – Where to Go, Best Times, Gear & More National Geographic Stargazer’s Atlas: The Ultimate Guide to the Night Sky ...
New ‘Atlas Obscura’ book on the world’s most extraordinary species
Author Cara Giaimo talks about her new book, which shares a collection of the world’s most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all 7 continents and beyond! Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: ...
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20 Types Of Snakes, Ranked By Danger Level
According to National Geographic, there are about 3,000 species of snakes on ... up to 1,500 milligrams of its powerful venom into the body of its victims, per World Atlas. Seeing as 3 milligrams are ...
18 terrible things that happened on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is a famously unlucky date. Even though some people dismiss it, these horrible events happened on this day ...
There Is No One Path for Aaron Pierre, the ‘Rebel Ridge’ Star Who Went from Shakespeare to Mufasa
Barry Jenkins, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jeremy Saulnier, and Thuso Mbedu tell IndieWire why the 30-year-old English actor and ...