In 1941, two men dug into Arizona’s past and found a gold mine of history. Emil Haury, with his Harvard degree, teamed up with Julian Hayden, who learned archaeology in the field. They cut through 12 ...

Illinois boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders, but within its borders lie intriguing mysteries and legends that challenge the laws of physics and logic. Notable among these ...

Nebraska: where the skies are big, the corn is king, and the laws are… a-maize- ingly weird. While the Cornhusker State is known for wide-open spaces, friendly folks, and college football so intense ...

On April 22, 1982, workers shut off the pumps at Butte’s Berkeley Pit for the last time. The massive copper mine had operated for 27 years, but falling prices made it too costly to continue. Without ...

Ohio: the Buckeye State, where college football is a religion, the weather can’t make up its mind, and the legal code is just as unpredictable. From outlawed fish intoxication to a genuine fear of ...

In the realm of internet personalities, few things captivate audiences more than the speculation surrounding celebrity relationships. Among the subjects of intrigue are Jaiden Animations and Alpharad ...

North Carolina: where the barbecue debate burns hotter than the summer sun, and the laws are just as smoky and strange. Sure, it’s home to beautiful mountains, sandy shores, and college basketball ...

New Mexico: land of enchantment, alien sightings, green chile worship, and— believe it or not—laws that are just as offbeat as a Roswell souvenir shop. From camel restrictions to courtroom footwear ...

When Vegas casinos update their look, their old signs get a second act at this museum of lights, glamor, and spectacular. Giant letters, atomic starbursts, and buzzing neon tubes tell Vegas’s story ...

California may be known for sunshine, beaches, and Hollywood glam, but the everyday habits of its residents can look completely unhinged to outsiders. To locals, though, these quirks are part of what ...

Count John Polereczky went from Hungarian nobility to Maine lighthouse keeper in one lifetime. Born in France, he fought for America as a Hussar during the Revolution, then settled in Dresden, Maine.

Pennsylvania is full of history, hoagies, and highways that will test your suspension and your sanity—but nothing exposes an outsider faster than messing up a town name. With a mix of Native American, ...