How the Rajneesh Cult Overran This Oregon Town
In the early 1980s, an Indian guru named Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh arrived in the town of Antelope, Oregon and set up a commune for his followers
This Science Experiment Could Help Us Live on Another Planet
In 1991, eight people spent two years living in giant, sealed-off glass domes, deep in the Arizona desert
One of the Most Dangerous Mountain Passes in the World
The Sani Pass, which cuts through the mountain peaks between South Africa and Lesotho, is known for being a death-defying experience
Stephen Hawking’s Stark Warning for Humans to Leave Earth
In one of his final on-camera appearances, iconic physicist Stephen Hawking issued a warning to humanity about the existential threats we face
The Most Beautiful View of South Africa’s Tswaing Crater
About 220,000 years ago, a meteor slammed into a corner of South Africa creating the Tswaing Crater. Today, it’s a hotbed of wildlife and exotic vegetation
What Created These Strange Geoglyphs in South Africa?
In the Karoo region of South Africa, mysterious spiral shapes carved into the ground have attracted conspiracy theorists
Why Las Vegas’s Landscape Is So Lush and Green
One of the most important byproducts of the Hoover Dam is an artificial body of water known as Lake Mead
How Was Red Rock Canyon Formed?
One of the most important byproducts of the Hoover Dam is an artificial body of water known as Lake Mead
By the Numbers: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
During his short, but remarkable life Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shaped the nation and the world. Look back at some of MLK’s most iconic achievements
Why Birds Flock to This South African Nature Reserve
For sheer biodiversity, it’s hard to top iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A World Heritage Site since 1999, it boasts a wealth of varied species
How African Female Ex-Slaves Became Agooji Warriors
During the 17th century, the Agooji were a battle-hardened, all-female warrior force that held a special place within the African kingdom of Dahomey
This African Warrior Ceremony Was Highly Intimidating
When France sent ambassador Jean-Marie Bayol to Dahomey to secure a deal for the kingdom’s rich natural resources, he was greeted by an elite force
This Is How MINI JCW Turbo Engines Are Built
The John Cooper Works edition is the fastest machine MINI has ever built. With a 228 two-liter twin turbo motor, it can hit 0 to 60 in six seconds flat
Gladiators Didn’t Die As Often As You Think
Contrary to popular opinion, the chances of survival in gladiatorial games were higher than originally thought. In fact, only 1 in 9 fights ended in death
Inside Look at Elon Musk-Funded Mars Simulation Project
Billionaire Elon Musk has donated money to the Mars Society in Utah. Its purpose is to help scientists prepare for the incredibly hostile conditions
Richard Branson Speaks on Plan for Space Tourism
Billionaire Richard Branson has set up Virgin Galactic as part of his dream to conquer the final frontier
This Female Gladiator Captive Had to Fight for Her Life
In 2nd century AD, Celtic warrior Ardala is taken to Rome and tossed in a dark dungeon while her captors decide what to do with her
Meet the Nomad Girl Who Hunts With a Golden Eagle
Aisholpan Nurgaiv is a Kazakh girl trained by her father from childhood to be an eagle huntress and is the star of the award-winning documentary
The Significance Behind Ancient Scythian Tattoos
Scythian women adorned themselves with tattoos portraying the animals they hunted. It was believed that these tattoos offered magical protection
Cameras Catch Adorable Glimpse of Mountain Lion Family
Native Montanan Casey Anderson has stumbled across a family of mountain lions living in a nearby cave. He sets up cameras to get a closer look
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