Yungus Road, or "Death Road" as it is known to the locals, has often been described as the most dangerous road in the world. Running from Bolivia's capital La Paz into a rainforest region known as the Yungas, the road…

Outside a ranch home in Creston, CA there's a private racetrack, with a familiar looking symbol. Haven't I seen this before? Ah, yes! That's the super-secret symbol indicating hidden vaults that contain the complete works of late science fiction author…

Originally developed over 200 years ago, the steam train is easily one of the world's greatest inventions, as it revolutionised both goods and passenger transport. By the 1970s the steam trains had to give up the commercial and transport railways…

It's special day here at GSS, as we're letting one of our most loyal readers join us as a member of the writing team! We'd like you to all welcome Rob Witherow, who we're sure you'll already know, as he's…

As 2007 draws to a close we present our choices for the best posts of the year. Best Mystery There were numerous contenders for the most confusing or bizarre images, but our pick is the Mystery Plane Outline, as even…

Today's the last day of work before our much needed Christmas break, so things will be quiet over the next week as we spend time with our families, eat too much food and celebrate Hogmanay. So we leave you with…