Europe
As the World Warms, the Future of Skiing Looks Bleak
Climate change is delivering serious wounds to the winter sport all over the globe
December 11, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Where to Watch the Biggest Waves Break
From Waimea Bay to "Mavericks," here are some superb sites to watch surfers catch the biggest breakers in the world this winter
December 06, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Blame Napoleon for Our Addiction to Sugar
Prior to 1850, sugar was a hot commodity that only society's most wealthy could afford
December 04, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Have GPS Devices Taken the Fun out of Navigation?
With the rise of the digital age, the fascinating skills of map reading and celestial navigation are becoming lost arts
December 03, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
The Meals That Starving Travelers Dream Of
Daydreaming of food is a tradition as old as the saga of man versus wild. What would you wish to eat if you were starving in a tent or a dinghy at sea?
November 28, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
The First Use of OMG Was in a 1917 Letter to Winston Churchill
This jewel of a letter reveals the first usage of the now-ubiquitous OMG
November 27, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
A Pack of Wolves Turned Up in Berlin For the First Time in 100 Years
Naturalists in Berlin celebrate over recent news: farmers spotted a pack of wolves in a village 15 miles south of Berlin, living in deserted former Soviet camp
November 23, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
They Celebrate American Thanksgiving in the Netherlands
From 1609 to 1620, many of the Pilgrims who came to America lived in the Netherlands
November 21, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
To Adapt to Harsh Greenland Climate, Vikings Gorged on Seals
Despite their barbaric reputation, the Viking-era Norse typically worked as farmers rather than hunters - except on Greenland
November 21, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Exotic Dishes to Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Feast
Add some global flair to your banquet with these savory variations on your favorite "Turkey Day" fare
November 20, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Cracking a German Secret Society’s Centuries-Old Encrypted Code
A secret society with ties to the Freemason's coded text has been cracked
November 19, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
The History of Beaujolais Nouveau Day
There's no better time to try this fruity red wine than today, the third Thursday in November, when the French celebrate the release of the new vintage
November 15, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Breaking News From France: My Hidden Beers Discovered!
Six containers of lager remain hidden in remote crevices and crannies in the French countryside. If you wish to find them, read these instructions
November 13, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Marking 50 Years of Luxurious Travel With James Bond
Since 1962, the films have introduced the world to all sorts of exotic, jaw-dropping destinations
November 08, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Five Places Outside America Where the U.S. Election Matters
American citizens aren't the only ones concerned about the outcome of tomorrow's election
November 05, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
The Modern Way to Honor Guy Fawkes: Hack a Website
Each year, Guy Fawkes is remembered as a revolutionary by people all over the world, who general celebrate his memory by causing trouble, blowing things up, and most recently, hacking
November 05, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Top Secret WWII Message Found In Surrey Chimney
A message, carried by a long-dead pigeon, was found 70 years later in a chimney
November 02, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Newly Uncovered, 6,500-Year-Old Fortified Stone City the Oldest in Europe
This 350-person town is the oldest of its type found to date
November 01, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Evidence Discovered of an Ancient Tsunami on Lake Geneva
Scientists believe a rock fall triggered a 25 foot wave that devastated villages on the shores of the Swiss lake
October 30, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
The Haunted and the Haunting: Best Places to Visit on Halloween
This Halloween, indulge in the the electric, nerve-zapping thrill of fear, and consider visiting real-life destinations of creepy history and ghostly legends
October 30, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
