The oldest known land animal is a 190-year-old tortoise named Jonathan. He lives on the island of Saint Helena, and he’s very close with another tortoise named Frederica.
Basket weaving using natural materials is a well-known craft associated with Indigenous culture.
According to Irish legend, hawthorn trees are the gateways to the faerie world.
The Bermuda Triangle is a peculiar patch of Atlantic Ocean that’s been swallowing up ships since at least Shakespeare’s day.
A handful of “poison gardens” around the world are home to dozens of toxic plant species. Some poison gardens, like The Alnwick Garden in England, welcome public tours — as long as visitors follow the strict rules!
Today’s World Octopus Day. What better way to celebrate than with this stunning snap from photographer Nick Brice?
One of the most haunted places on earth is named for a shepherd who disappeared from the area without a trace 200 years ago.
