For decades, the United States, Russia, and China have competed for influence around the world. They have fought through economic pressure, cyberattacks, intelligence...
This former intelligence officer-turned-president took Russia from a defeated Cold War relic to the most feared superpower in Eurasia. Now Vladimir Putin, who many have...
Spiders are everywhere on Earth. Scientists have identified around 45,000 known species, but estimates suggest there could be many more still undiscovered. They exist in...
Insects play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems and supporting life on Earth. While some insects damage crops, cause irritation, or transmit diseases, the vast...
Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. Every year, millions of visitors travel to South Dakota to admire the enormous faces of...
It’s the matchup you’ve been waiting for, the clash between some of the biggest titans that ever roamed the Earth. Today, we’re going back in time to...
Imagine an enormous football stranded in the Solar System. I mean, the Earth shaped like one. What could cause our planet to change its shape so drastically? And what...
“Stay Where You Are” The Order That Trapped Hundreds Aboard the Sinking Ferry, Then 304 People Died
For Jang Ae-Jin and her classmates, the trip was supposed to be a celebration of their final years of high school. They were traveling by ferry to Jeju Island for a long...
Scientists Say a Single Antimatter Bomb Could Be the Most Destructive Force on Earth
Imagine a weapon so powerful that it does not rely on traditional explosives, nuclear reactions or chemical energy. Instead, it uses one of the rarest substances in the...
Mount Hua, China This hike leads to the South Peak of Huashan, one of the Five Great Mountains of China. Its summit stands at about 2,155 m (7,100 ft), and the infamous...
Every year, around 140 million babies are born worldwide. And if we continue at this pace, 50 years from now the global population will reach 10.5 billion people. The...
You’re enjoying a cross-country drive, but you’re getting hungry. As you pull in for gas, you notice some sushi, and it looks delicious. So you buy some to...
You’ve tried Chess boxing, Kabbadi, and cheese rolling. And now your pursuit for crazy sports has brought you to Death Diving. Now, you’re 10 m (33 ft) high...
[dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] Where do you go to quench your thirst? The kitchen sink? The local bar? The mineral rich springs of Bergamo, Italy...
If you were going for a refreshing swim, the last thing you’d expect is to suffocate from toxic gases. But when it comes to Lake Kivu, this is one dangerous body of...
Throughout history, some prisoners have committed crimes so disturbing that their names became permanently linked with fear and tragedy. Their actions went beyond...
Today, we’re turning you into a multi dimensional “super being.” You’ll be able to be anywhere and anyplace at any time you want. Walk through...
More than 270 million years ago, Earth’s oceans were home to a predator unlike anything alive today. It looked somewhat like a shark, but one feature made it truly...
What would happen if you took the most energetic light source in the Universe and smashed it into a massive gravitational monster? Well, you might reverse the flow of...
What if, instead of Trump or Biden becoming the next U.S. President, there was a third-party candidate? And that candidate was Elon Musk? What if Elon Musk became the...

