Geography

The 6 States With the Strangest Shapes

When looking at a map of the U.S., you might notice unexpected curves and other irregularities that seem to make little sense. Here are six of the most strangely shaped states — and why they look the way they do.

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.

Geography
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