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14 Scary Facts About The Great Lakes

14 Scary Facts About The Great Lakes

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably heard before. Maybe you’ve even visited them on a summer vacation or seen them on a map. Those massive bodies of water that sit between the United States and Canada seem peaceful enough, right? Crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, family fun. What could possibly go wrong? Here’s the thing, though. These lakes aren’t ...

The Hidden Dangers of the Bolton Strid

The Hidden Dangers of the Bolton Strid

Jan Otte

You wouldn’t think that a picturesque stream in the heart of the English countryside could be one of nature’s most perfect killing machines. Yet nestled in the tranquil woodlands near Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire, there exists a deceptively innocent stretch of water that locals have learned to fear and respect for centuries. It looks ...