Where Is the World’s Oldest Tree?
The exact location of the ancient, gnarled bristlecone pine is kept secret for its protection.
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The Most Dangerous Amusement Park of All Time
The Most Dangerous Amusement Park of All Time
The Most Dangerous Amusement Park of All Time
Kids lost teeth on this ride at Action Park.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
Real firmness is good for every thing. Strut is good for nothing.-Alexander Hamilton
We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.-Marilyn Monroe
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Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks
Why More and More Shipwrecks Are Being Discovered
Tens of thousands of shipwrecks lie lost and forgotten on the sea floor—but efforts to locate and explore them have seen great advances.
How the San José Became the ‘Holy Grail’ of Shipwrecks
A fierce 1708 battle caused the Spanish galleon to sink—along with its $20 billion worth of gold, silver and emeralds.
Famous Shipwrecks Waiting to Be Found
Learn the stories behind five vessels whose watery graves remain unknown.
Why Did the Titanic Sink?
High speeds, a wrong turn, weather conditions and lack of binoculars all contributed to one of the worst maritime tragedies.
Discover what made the Titanic a supersized ship.
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What started as a simple promotion turned into an unforgettable night of unruly fans, flying fists, and baseball bedlam.
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From the underground activism of the 1920s to a landmark Supreme Court victory in 2015, explore five defining moments in LGBTQ+ history.
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Alan Hart pioneered X-rays for TB detection and was the first documented trans person in the U.S. to have a hysterectomy.
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Violet Jessup, a stewardess on the Titanic, became the only woman to survive its sinking and that of its sister ship, Britannic.
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Who's Making History
Who's Making History
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The performer is the first African artist to host the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
David Beckham
The British soccer legend received a knighthood from King Charles III for service to sport and charity.
Joey Chestnut
Often referred to as the Michael Jordan of hotdog-eating, Chestnut announced he will return to this year's Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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