The maze of lagoons in Loango National Park, in Gabon, isn't just a good place to hunt barracudas--it's also an ancient migratory route that leads to their ancestral breeding waters.

Why These Lagoons Are Full of Giant Barracuda (2:44)

William the Conqueror's coronation was marred by a bizarre incident. The guards outside the cathedral mistook the cheers for a riot--so they immediately set fire to the surrounding buildings.

Why a Fire Broke Out at William the Conqueror's Coronation (2:38)

While Seattle is surrounded by dramatic peaks on all sides, the relatively small Mount Si sticks out as a key location in the iconic TV series, Twin Peaks, which was filmed in the area.

Here's Why Mount Si Stands Out in TV History (2:26)

While it's hard to imagine Seattle's Space Needle looking any other way, few people know that the iconic 'flying saucer' design wasn't the original choice.

Space Needle Was Designed to Look Very Different (2:16)

The reddish hues of the vast dunes of the Namib Desert in southern Africa are a result of concentrations of iron in the sand. Over time, the air oxidizes the sand, causing it to rust.

Are the Sands of the Namib Desert Really Rusting? (1:32)

The 1066 battle of Stamford Bridge between Viking warlord Harald Hardrada and King Harold of England was said to be so violent that a giant mountain of bones remained a half century later.

The Violent 1066 Battle of Stamford Bridge (1:51)

It's 1066 and William of Normandy and his massive army of 14,000 men are preparing to cross the English Channel and invade England. But bad weather conditions force them to wait.

How Bad Weather Delayed the Norman Invasion of England (3:10)

South African fisherman Andy Coetzee has his eyes set on a giant perch--a massive freshwater predator fish indigenous to the waters of Uganda. But just as he catches one, a nearby crocodile tries to get in on the action.

Fishing for Perch in Nile Crocodile-Filled Waters (3:08)

Fisherman and adventurer Andy Coetzee is going traditional with his bid to snare a giant perch: He's using live bait and his tried-and-true wooden Scarborough.

Catching a Giant 30-lb. Perch With a Wooden Reel (2:37)

Fisherman Andy Coetzee is in the middle of a dangerous dive, in the shark-filled waters of the Indian Ocean. He's on the lookout for a fierce and elusive giant predator: the dogtooth.

Braving Shark-Infested Waters for a Look at This Big Fish (3:05)

With fields full of pumpkins and forests full of ghosts, this New England state might be the perfect place for tricks and treats

Why People Believe Dudleytown, Connecticut is Cursed (1:37)

This gliding tree frog uses its webbing as a parachute. It's a great escape mechanism, especially when being pursued by a deadly boa

Tree Frog Effortlessly Skydives Away from Hungry Snake (3:31)

Chicago has always been a hotbed of musical talent: whether it be Muddy Waters who moved there in 1943, or Kanye West who spent his childhood years in the Windy City.

Which Famous Music Icons Lived in These Chicago Homes? (1:34)

Fisherman Andy Coetzee is holding onto his fishing line for dear life, as a monstrous tug threatens to drag him into the ocean. From the size and strength of his catch, he's certain it's a giant dogtooth.

This Is How Hard It Is to Catch a 40-lb. Dogtooth With a Reel (3:34)

The Namibian town of Swakopmund is a top tourist draw for desert lovers. Popular activities include quad-biking and sandboarding down its massive, steep dunes.

Yes, You Can Go Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (1:21)

Arriving in the Chesapeake Bay, the early American inhabitants' first order of business would have been to craft weapons to defend themselves. They would need them, with terrifying predators like the short-faced bear on the prowl.

Terrifying Mammals That May Have Greeted Early Humans in America (2:32)

On an island off the east coast of Maryland, a stone spearpoint sticking out of a coastal cliff stuns archaeologists. It asks a big question: Could humans have arrived in America 5,000 years earlier than we thought?

The Startling Alternative Theory of How Humans Arrived in America (2:51)

Hydrogen cyanide is a molecule that appears to be at the heart of the creation of life. To create it, scientists need a burst of energy the equivalent of an endless lightning storm.

This Molecule Could Explain the Origin of Life (3:28)

The Wolfberg Arch, located in the Cederberg mountain area in Western Cape, South Africa, is an awe-inspiring 160-foot-long sandstone formation with a 40-foot-high archway.

Spectacular Sights of Wolfberg Arch Up-Close (1:02)

Abalone, a large sea snail native to the Western Cape, is a popular local delicacy. To meet demand, the seafood industry created abalone farms which gross $50 million annually.

Inside South Africa's Multi-Million Dollar Seafood Industry (1:51)