Does driving a 100,000-pound truck across frozen water sound like a smart idea? No, but some people make their living doing this. Ride along with ice road truckers and discover the unique… More →
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Don't touch the deathstalker scorpion! If it doesn't nab you with its pinschers, it will sting you with toxic venom from the end of its tail. Read about the deathstalker before you become its More →
New Zealanders love to play, and their country is their playground. This South Pacific island comes equipped with snowy mountains for skiing, swift rivers for rafting, and deep valleys for… More →
Killer bees have the mob mentality. They attack in large groups and refuse to let up without a fight. A group of killer bees can remain wound up for up to 24 hours! Learn why you should never More →
Dogs may be man's best friends. However, you shouldn't try to befriend dingoes. Once these wild dogs lose their fear of humans, they can become savage attackers. They will snarl and bite to… More →
Named after General Creighton Abrams, the Abrams tank is the main battle tank of the United States Army. Its powerful main gun, composite armor, and large engine make it one of the most… More →
You may think you're safe from a shark attack if you stay out of the ocean...but you're not! There's a shark that can lurk in rivers as well as the sea; a shark known for beginning its attack More →
Most people in the Netherlands ride bicycles to get to work, enjoy the landscape, and for sport. They look forward to spring when they can pedal past world-famous tulip fields in full bloom.… More →
The main gun on an M109A6 Paladin can fire up to four rounds every minute. Each round can travel up to 15 miles (24 kilometers). The Paladin has been the backbone of United States Army… More →
The United States Marines Corps works closely with the United States Navy to carry out amphibious assaults. Marines fight on land or at sea, depending on their mission. Their intense training More →