Nicole Sunderland is a seasoned traveler who been to all 50 states. Nevada and Arizona are among her favorite states.

The sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis is widely known as a shark story—but the truth is much more horrifying.

Forty-three percent of all the snails in the United States reside in Alabama. This may even be more notable than the state sign referencing the 1974 song by Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Sweet Home Alabama.” ...