1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (484+ words) When people talk about the largest avalanche in history, are they referring to the sheer amount of displaced mass? The total property damage? In reality, the phrase usually refers to lives lost, equating "largest" to the deadliest avalanche ever recorded....

1+ day, 43+ min ago  (470+ words) The title of deadliest avalanche is most often given to the 1970 Huascar'n disaster in Peru, the single most catastrophic avalanche in recorded history. Avalanches remain among the most destructive natural disasters in mountainous regions. Heavy snowfall, steep terrain, and shifting…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (325+ words) Dragons fill stories, games and legends across the world, so it makes sense that people often wonder, "What is a group of dragons called?" Unlike cats or birds, dragons are invented creatures, which gives language a little more freedom. There…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (665+ words) Mathematics is filled with complex challenges, but the hardest math problem in the world isn't just a difficult question on a school test: It's one that defies centuries of logic, calculation, and creativity. Some of these problems'spanning concepts from geometry…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (483+ words) If you're wondering what state has the most mountains, it depends on how you define "mountains." Some states have the most named mountain ranges or mountainous land area, whereas others have the outright highest mountain peaks. From the Rocky Mountains…...

10+ mon, 4+ day ago  (621+ words) Some types of mushrooms are delicious and nutritious, while others are deadly and should never be eaten. Learning how to tell them apart is essential for both food lovers and foragers; knowing the difference between edible mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms…...

10+ mon, 4+ day ago  (485+ words) In the dark waters off the Baja California Peninsula, whispers of a massive, shadowy predator have given rise to the legend of the black demon shark. Known locally as El Demonio Negro, this alleged predatory shark has sparked both fear…...

10+ mon, 5+ day ago  (656+ words) When people talk about legendary creatures, the Dogman cryptid doesn't always top the list, but in Michigan, it's practically canon. When people talk about legendary creatures, the Dogman cryptid doesn't always top the list, but in Michigan, it's practically canon....

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (500+ words) Wind energy is a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, but people still ask: How many birds are killed by wind turbines? Wind energy is a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, but people still ask: How many birds are killed by…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (324+ words) If you aren't from Rhinelander, Wisconson, where the Hodag is its official symbol, you might have heard of this mythical creature from "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated" or J.K. Rowling's book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." If you aren't from Rhinelander,…...