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What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study says it's our fault

May 9, 2025

What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study says it's our fault

A recent University of Florida study found that one reason accounts for 96% of alligator bites - and it's not the fault of the reptiles. A ranking system of human actions reveals the details.

On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

September 23, 2024

On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic travels to the Pacific Ocean on this day in history, Sept. 23, 1806.

Titan submersible implosion: OceanGate's deadly failure could add new layer to 'millionaire thrill rides'

September 18, 2024

Titan submersible implosion: OceanGate's deadly failure could add new layer to 'millionaire thrill rides'

With the U.S. Coast Guard hearing about OceanGate's ill-fated Titan submersible underway, experts say the case could lead to stricter regulations in the future.

Meet the American who first planted apples in the colonies: William Blaxton, eccentric settler

September 13, 2024

Meet the American who first planted apples in the colonies: William Blaxton, eccentric settler

William Blaxton, an eccentric loner and Anglican minister, settled Boston before the Puritans and Rhode Island before Roger Williams — and planted the first apple orchards in America.

American archaeologist dies off Norway coast after replica Viking boat capsizes: reports

August 29, 2024

American archaeologist dies off Norway coast after replica Viking boat capsizes: reports

An American archaeologist is reportedly dead after a replica Viking boat she was sailing on with an expedition crew capsized off Norway on Tuesday.

Iceland ice cave collapse kills 1 tourist, seriously injures another

August 26, 2024

Iceland ice cave collapse kills 1 tourist, seriously injures another

A group of 25 tourists were touring an ice cave on Breidamerkurjokull glacier in southern Iceland on Sunday when falling ice killed at least one person.

Visiting a US national park this summer? Once there, don't do this or you'll be fined

July 12, 2024

Visiting a US national park this summer? Once there, don't do this or you'll be fined

The National Park Service preserves natural and cultural resources and prohibits visitors from picking wildflowers from its 429 parks nationwide with fines costing up to $250.

Co-founder of OceanGate, company that launched imploded Titanic submersible, plans 'portal to hell' mission

July 11, 2024

Co-founder of OceanGate, company that launched imploded Titanic submersible, plans 'portal to hell' mission

The founder of OceanGate, which operated the submarine to the Titanic that imploded last year, prepares for another underwater mission, this time to the "Portal of Hell."

1,800-year-old artifact unearthed during routine construction 'a complete mystery'

March 18, 2024

1,800-year-old artifact unearthed during routine construction 'a complete mystery'

A digger who found an 1,800-year-old artifact said, "I had a real shock as the digger bucket rolled over what I thought was a big stone to reveal a face."

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

March 1, 2024

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.