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The Mystery of the Singing Sand Dunes: Why Some Deserts Make Strange Noises at Night

Deep in the desert, massive sand dunes produce haunting sounds ranging from deep, resonant booms to high-pitched whistles. How does this happen, and where can you see it?

Categories: Africa, Asia, Blog Posts, Middle East, North America, Trivia & Fun Facts|Tags: China, Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen|

25 Unforgettable Travel Experiences & Sights That Will Change the Way You See the World

Miss these 25 travel experiences, and you’re missing out on the world’s most incredible sights! Find out what makes them bucket list material.

Categories: Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America|Tags: Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe|

8 Cozy Winter Solstice Celebrations Around the World

The darkest day of the year inspires reflection, celebration, and hope for brighter days. Here are a few of those celebrations across cultures and millennia!

Categories: Asia, Blog Posts, Europe, Middle East, North America, Trivia & Fun Facts|Tags: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Norway, Poland, Russia, Scotland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam|

16 Fascinating Autumn Traditions & Harvest Festivals Around the World

All over the world, festivals and celebrations mark the transition from summer to autumn—here are just a few fascinating ones from around the globe!

Categories: Africa, Asia, Blog Posts, Europe, North America, Trivia & Fun Facts|Tags: Cambodia, Canada, China, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States|

Order of Countries in the Olympics Opening Ceremonies: Parade of Nations Sorting Explained

How do they sort the countries in the Olympics Parade of Nations? Use this guide to be smarter than your friends while watching the Opening Ceremonies!