Smithsonian Magazine

This 1863 Massacre Was the Deadliest Slaughter of Native Americans in U.S. History. Now, the Shoshone Are Restoring the Site of the Attack

Amid mounting tensions between white settlers and the Shoshone, Union soldiers killed an estimated 250 to 500 Shoshone. Today ...
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

10 most asked tiger questions—answered by a wildlife expert

Discover how tigers live, hunt, and survive, and learn about the conservation efforts helping secure their future in the wild ...

These five orchids mimic humans, babies and animals — and it’s all part of nature’s evolution

While gardeners are accustomed to the occasional peculiar fruit or flower, some botanical discoveries defy expectation, ...
KCCI Des Moines

From Johnny Appleseed to teddy bears: 5 surprisingly true American history facts

Many of America’s most popular founding myths aren’t factual. George Washington didn’t chop down a cherry tree. Betsy Ross probably didn’t sew the first flag. And Paul Revere didn’t shout, "The ...