The Pan-American Highway | Is this the longest road in the world?
Ever fancy getting out of town and hitting the open road? Well, this one might take you a little while. The series of roads that for...
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Could this Mexican-owned panda be the last of its kind?
Since 1985, (almost) all giant pandas in the world have been owned by China. They are loaned, at great expense, to zoos in countries...
Is this the oldest board game in the world? The story behind the Royal Game of Ur
For the best part of 5,000 years, the Royal Game of Ur was forgotten. Once a popular game in the ancient Sumerian civilization of Me...
Will the land speed record ever be broken again?
For 99 years, the land speed record – the highest speed recorded by a person using a vehicle on land – rose steadily. But since the...
Who’s the heaviest? London Zoo’s annual weigh-in of all 14,000 animals
Once a year, London Zoo embarks on the mammoth challenge to weigh all 14,000 of its animals. From silverback gorillas to stick insec...
Is this the world’s most expensive home?
Towering over the city of Mumbai, located on the aptly named street Billionaires Row, this house is called Antilia. Belonging to Ind...
Who made the first Aperol Spritz?
Having only recently celebrated its 100th birthday, the Aperol Spritz might not date back as far as other iconic cocktails, but is n...
Granadilla | The beautiful Spanish village abandoned for a flood that never arrived
The picturesque Spanish village of Granadilla dates back to Muslim settlers in the 9th century, with a medieval castle towering over...
Why is this Florida village home to the world’s smallest police station?
Tourists swarm to Florida for its sandy beaches and warm seas. They visit theme parks, hotel resorts, golf courses and major cities....
Is this the elephant’s closest relative?
The elephant is the world’s largest land animal, renowned for their towering size and strength, but did you know that their closest...