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secrets
Swiss Maps Are Full of Hidden Secrets
Find the Easter eggs—or the naked lady.
iron age
This 1,700 Year Old Egg Never Broke—And Now It’s Further Stunning Scientists
They still can’t fully crack the mystery.
diets
7 Crazy True Stories About the Victorian Era
Plus three that are, sadly, just myths.
alligator
How Alligators and Humans Became Friends—Kind Of
A new museum delves into our cute and terrifying relationship with gators.
putting us in our place
Where Did Humans Evolve? (Probably Not Where You’re Thinking)
For decades, East Africa was considered the birthplace of our species. Fossils from Morocco suggest otherwise.
black history
Podcast: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
An institution dedicated to honoring Black American military history got its start in one man's garage.
denver
If Mother Nature Could Dine in Denver, This is Where She’d Eat
From carbon-neutral brewing to responsible fishing, these nine establishments are spearheading a greener Denver food scene.
denver
9 One-of-a-Kind Restaurants You’ll Only Find in Denver
From a Wonka-inspired dessert bar to a beer hall for pro wrestlers, these are a few of Denver’s most unique eateries.
squid
The Weird and Wonderful World of Sex Under the Sea
From penis dueling to pee potions to switching sexes, there’s no one right way of getting it on in the ocean.
stone
Podcast: Stone of Destiny
An unassuming rock in a Scottish bar may have quite a royal history.
hustlers & heists
A Peek Inside a 'Scam Manual' Written to Help Immigrants Avoid Becoming Victims
Early 20th-century migrants from Europe had to be on their guard against marriage brokers, card sharps, ghost mediums, and more.
rare
Kew Gardens Is Undergoing a Big, Steamy Change
Fitted PJs, new glasses, and a good drilling will keep this Victorian icon hot.
buildings
Podcast: World's Loneliest House
It looks the part, but it's kind of a misnomer.
heists
The Victorian Ladies Who Smuggled a Mummy Case Out of Egypt
And did the unthinkable to the mummy inside.
recipe
Four Shocking Recipes From the Tables of Past U.S. Presidents
Concoctions of raw eggs, gelatin, and whipped cream often graced White House menus.
weather
Podcast: Boston’s Blue Hill
This iconic hill offers more than just stunning views—it offers a peek back into the history of weather reporting.
crosswords