Geography

5 Movements To Change U.S. State Borders

Talk of changing state borders is nothing new. While most of these movements are a long shot, there's still a chance that some U.S. state borders could change in our lifetimes.

7 Geographic Mysteries, Explained

From cities that belong to one country but exist on another continent to an island that switches nationalities twice a year, here are seven fascinating geographic quirks and the stories behind them.

Geography
Why We May Be Measuring Mountains Wrong

Have scientists been doing it wrong all along? One expert seems to think so. Here’s a look at the new way we could be measuring mountains.

Geography
10 Beautiful U.S. Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

While you've surely heard of the likes of America's biggest and most famous islands — the likes of Hawaii, the Florida Keys, and Puerto Rico — there are countless other, lesser-known U.S. islands waiting to be discovered.

Geography
The 4 States That Border the Most Other States

A handful of states have not just one, two, or three neighbors but as many as seven or eight. Here are the four states that border the most of the bunch.

Geography