Thomas Edison's invention brought forth a new era for cities and humanity at large. But it also brought a negative externality that continues to plague Earth: light pollution.

McDonald's is losing US market share among fast food restaurants. If it brought these international items home, they might do a little better.

The day is known for its capitalization of love and intimacy, but these Valentine's Day murders paint the holiday in a macabre light.

Makeup hasn't always been easy and breezy -- just ask the Romans.

Everyone has heard about Amelia Earhart. These female aviators are equally worthy of your admiration.

Believe it or not, the selfie is not unique to our times--it's just become more democratized.

The world's greenest cities are doing their part to reduce global temperatures' ascension into the red. Which cities do you think are leading the way?

As the world reacted to the Charlie Hebdo terror attacks, Boko Haram terrorists slaughtered thousands. Who are they?

Wherever your trek takes you, you can be sure to spot a little bit of strange roadside American kitsch on the way.

Despite its formal ending twenty years ago, apartheid's damning legacy persists in South Africa.

Many have made it their life's work to address global poverty. Extreme poverty has halved since 1990, but there's more work to be done.

Whether or not you have faith in the rite, the existence of modern day exorcisms proves that much of humanity craves peace from whatever haunts them.