THIS JAW-DROPPING TURKISH CAVE HOTEL IS CARVED RIGHT INTO A GIANT CLIFF

Other than setting up camp in an underwater hotel or real-life castle, it seems like one of the most stunning places on the planet to stay would be in a breathtaking cave. Of course, not literally just any old hole in the wall. But rather one likeYunak Evleri, which despite being carved into an enormous hillside, blends historical charm and modern conveniences.

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Nearly 200 Years Later, Nat Turner’s Skull Finally Returned to Family

In the wake of Fox Searchlight’s highly anticipated release of The Birth of Nation, the incredible story of Nat Turner’s slave revolt — and the mystery surrounding his remains after death — stays in the minds of viewers long after they’ve seen the film.

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DEEP SPACE TRAVEL COULD DAMAGE ASTRONAUTS’ BRAINS

On a mission to Mars, future astronauts will have to leave the protection of Earth’s magnetic field. As they head into deep space, high-energy galactic cosmic rays will pass through the hull of their ship and into their bodies. This might have dangerous—and lasting—consequences for the astronauts’ health.

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