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As Halloween approaches, take a break from made-up monsters and get to know these real-life spooks instead. Dracula may not be flitting about, but his children are. Learn more about vampire bats, and dispel some bat myths while you're at it. (Hint: They're not all blind!) Pay a visit to Ham House in London to see if you think the evidence points to a ghostly inhabitant. Discover a venomous spider with blood red fangs, then squash seven spider and bug misconceptions. Read up on the origins of the mummy's curse, then watch a modern-day mummification. See a gallery of frightful finds made by our explorers in the field. Howl at these photos of the recent super blood moon eclipse. Learn the names cultures worldwide have given full moons. Then lighten up with a pumpkin catapult video and readers' recommendations for the world's spookiest places. Read More →

Investigate the Unexplained     Dare to explore the 250 spookiest destinations on Earth—from haunted castles and forbidden hideaways to vampire lairs and more. You'll discover the eerie, chilling, and downright weird.   BUY THE BOOK       See Two Sides of the Moon     This stunning poster maps both sides of Earth's moon, showing hundreds of lunar features; landing spots for the lunar missions; the moon's phases, eclipses, and revolutions; and more.   BUY THE MAP

Spooky Tales: Fact or Fiction?     Haunting stories of witches, vampires, and demons have been told throughout the ages. Is there any truth in these tales? Decide for yourself with our illuminating two-DVD collection.   SHOP DVDs

Nat Geo 50mm Field Telescope     Our 50mm Field Telescope is great for beginning moon- or stargazers. It's easy to transport for clear nighttime viewing anywhere, near or far, and includes a sturdy tripod and a red dot viewfinder.   SHOP NOW       Zombie Ladybugs Are Here     Discover how wasps turn ladybugs and other insects into zombies with these photos taken by one of National Geographic's youngest explorers, Anand Varma.   LEARN MORE

Don't Miss a TV First – Brain Surgery Live     Join National Geographic Channel and Mental Floss in a television first, as we explore the most complex organ in the human body—the brain. Brain Surgery Live premieres Sunday, October 25, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Watch Video →

Embark on a Family Adventure     Medieval castles, jungle zip lines, and penguin-populated beaches are perfect family playgrounds. Give your kids the ultimate hands-on learning experience on a fun-filled trip with Nat Geo.   LEARN MORE       Join the Stars on StarTalk     Former President Bill Clinton joins StarTalk host Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss advancing scientific progress in America. Catch a new season on October 25 at 11 p.m. ET/10 p.m. CT.   LEARN MORE

Free Wallpaper: Autumn River Mist     Deck out your computer, tablet, or smartphone in vibrant fall colors with this spectacular image of autumn trees shrouded in mist along Tennessee's Ocoee River, a submission to this year's National Geographic Photo Contest. Submit your own entry by November 16 for a chance to win $10,000! Download Now →

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