What Is the Longest River in the World? Top 5 Longest Rivers

What is the longest river in the world? Of all the 150,000 rivers, these are the five longest and most majestic rivers you can encounter. Updated: Mar 12, 2025written by Rosie Lesso, MA Contemporary Art Theory, BA Fine Art Rivers are among the world’s greatest and most sublime wonders, carving their way through landscapes to deliver life-giving water. There are an incredible 150,000 n

Gulf War Three: Is renaming the Gulf of Mexico really necessary?

In order to demonstrate his intense disapproval of the idea of needlessly renaming things for stupid political purposes. Donald Trump has just... needlessly renamed things for stupid political purposes. Amongst the blizzard of Executive Orders Trump issued on his very first day in office was one called "RESTORING NAMES THAT HONOR AMERICAN GREATNESS". Note that word "RESTORING" there, in big fat

Austria: 33 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

Austria, nestled in the heart of Europe, is a picturesque land of breathtaking Alpine landscapes, charming historic cities, and a rich cultural heritage. This mountainous country is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including the majestic Austrian Alps, which offer year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, from skiing in the winter to hiking and mountain biking in the summer. Wit

10 Fairytale Places in Switzerland You Must Visit in This Lifetime

Switzerland is a dream destination, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, quaint villages, and magical ambiance. From towering alpine peaks to crystal-clear lakes, every corner of this country seems straight out of a storybook. Here’s a list of 10 fairytale places in Switzerland that you absolutely must experience in your lifetime. 1. Lauterbrunnen – The Valley of 72 Waterfalls Nestle

Mysterious unknown structure discovered near Giza pyramids

If latest reports are to go by, a significant breakthrough in archaeological research may have been achieved in Egypt. A recent discovery of a mysterious structure buried beneath the sands near the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza might likely change the way we perceive these ancient structures. Credit: iStock This remarkable find, detailed in a report published on May 5th by a collaborative tea

176-year-old ‘Darwin’s tortoise’ dies in zoo

A 176-year-old tortoise believed to be one of the world’s oldest living creatures has died in an Australian zoo. "Harriet" was long reputed to have been one of three tortoises taken from the Galapagos Islands by Charles Darwin on his historic 1835 voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, right, and his wife Terri pose in an undated photo with Harriet, a Giant

Ducie Island: A Remote Jewel of the South Pacific

Ducie Island, a remote and uninhabited atoll in the South Pacific Ocean, is part of the Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory. Located more than 500 kilometres east of Pitcairn Island, Ducie is a pristine gem comprising four islets—Acadia, Pandora, Westward, and Edwards—surrounding a serene lagoon. Despite its isolation, this 1.5-square-mile atoll holds ecological and historical

Rare ‘Smiley Face’ Moon About to Hit The Sky With Venus And Saturn

This is not what the sky will look like. (Jackyenjoyphotography/Moment/Getty Images) There are a lot of things in Earth's night sky, and every now and again, they line up in such a way to give us all a little bit of a giggle. On the nights of Thursday 24 and Friday 25 April, just such an alignment is going to take place, just before dawn. The current waning crescent Moon will be joi

FDA to phase out dyes used in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Skittles and other snacks

Candy is displayed for sale, as U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., along with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, announce the FDA’s intent to remove from the U.S. food supply “petroleum-based synthetic” food dyes, which are present in numerous foods such as breakfast cereals, candy, snacks, and beverages, at a grocery store in Medford, Massachu

Top 10 Mistakes Tourists Make in Europe – And How to Avoid Them

Traveling to Europe is a bucket-list dream for many, and for good reason. From iconic cities like Paris and Rome to charming villages in the Alps or sun-soaked Mediterranean coasts, Europe offers an incredible blend of culture, history, cuisine, and scenery. However, with so much to see and do, many travelers fall into common tourist traps or logistical errors that can impact their