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14 Incredible Facts about Pompeii, the Roman City Frozen in Time
In 79 CE, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 20 feet of ash, preserving amazing details about daily life in the Roman Empire.
Doughnut Shortage Hits Hundreds of Dunkin’ Locations
If you‘re planning to grab a doughnut from your local Dunkin‘, you may want to call ahead.
The 10 Best Cities for Cat Lovers Around the World
Cat lovers, take note: Here‘s a list of the most feline-friendly cities worldwide.
The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Active Lifestyles
From Honolulu‘s crystal clear water to New York‘s busy streets, these places are the ultimate playgrounds for fitness lovers.
The Under-the-Radar City Every Country Wants to Move to, Mapped
Where do residents of your home country dream of relocating to?
Want to Reduce Food Waste? Try Grocery Shopping the European Way
Shopping like they do in Europe may reduce food costs and waste.
The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Thrift Shopping
Find out which cities offer thrifters the best bang for their buck.
The 15 Best (and Worst) U.S. Cities for Single People
Looking for love? Your geography may (or may not) be doing you any favors.
15 Ancient Cities You Can Still Visit
Make sure your passport is current, book your flight, and let yourself imagine the lives of the people who called these ancient cities home.
5 of the Best Cities for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Want a New Year’s Eve party like no other? Discover which cities host the best celebrations across the U.S., according to a recent WalletHub report.
A ‘Googly Eye Bandit’ Is Targeting Public Art in Oregon, and Officials Are Not Amused
Novelty craft supplies are tearing the city of Bend, Oregon, apart.
The 10 Most Fun U.S. Cities in 2024
Two Floridian cities made it on the list—can you guess which ones?
Where the World Wants to Travel for Christmas This Year, Mapped
The analysis used data from search and social media posts to determine where people around the world wanted to go for Christmas—and dug deeper to provide American data state by state.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen Five Years After Fire
The long wait for the Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen will be over in December.
The 25 U.S. Cities Most Likely to Have a White Christmas
Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.
People in the Northern UK and Ireland Can Flag Your Fake Accent
A new study finds that residents of Dublin, Belfast, and Glasgow were better at detecting fake accents than their counterparts in southern areas of England—possibly as a result of long-ago conflicts.
Visitors in Rome Settle for Makeshift Pool as Trevi Fountain Undergoes Maintenance
People won’t get to throw coins in the Italian city’s biggest fountain for a while.
Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kids Trick or Treat on Halloween for the First Time Since 1938
Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.
The Best Cities for Halloween Enthusiasts, Mapped
If you’re up for traveling for this spooky season, visit one of these destinations.
The 20 Rattiest Cities in the U.S.
New York rats may be the most iconic—but another U.S. city is even rattier.
The 3 Best States to Buy a Home in the Next 5 Years, According to Real Estate Experts
Two states are expected, but the other might surprise you.
New York City Workers Could Soon Use Paid Sick Leave to Care for Ill Pets
Tired of lying to your boss when you need to take time off to bring Fluffy or Fido to the vet? A new bill could change things for you.
The 10 Best Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians in the U.S.
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veggie-curious, these cities are worth a visit.