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There’s Another North Korea In Asia, And It’s Called Turkmenistan

North Korea tends to grab the headlines as the world's favorite ideological basket case, Turkmenistan offers just as much potential for lulz.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 4, 2015

There’s Another North Korea In Asia, And It’s Called Turkmenistan

North Korea tends to grab the headlines as the world's favorite ideological basket case, Turkmenistan offers just as much potential for lulz.

By Richard Stockton • January 4, 2015

Hong Kong’s Housing Crisis: Soaring Buildings And Rent

As one of the world’s most densely packed places, Hong Kong is a vertical city. Apartments and offices stretch toward the sky, and the city of 7 million is three-times more dense than New York with nearly 7,000 residents per square kilometer. In its densest district, Kwun Tong, 57,000 people...

By John Schellhase • Dec 23, 2014

Hong Kong’s Housing Crisis: Soaring Buildings And Rent

As one of the world’s most densely packed places, Hong Kong is a vertical city. Apartments and offices stretch toward the sky, and the city of 7 million is three-times more dense than New York with nearly 7,000 residents per square kilometer. In its densest district, Kwun Tong, 57,000 people...

By John Schellhase • December 23, 2014

Turkmenistan, The North Korea You Don’t Know About

Everyone seems to agree: the regime in Turkmenistan is rotten. According to Human Rights Watch, the Central Asian nation’s 5 million citizens live in one of “the world’s most repressive countries.” Reporters Without Borders ranks the country as the third most repressive place for journalism, only behind Eritrea and North...

By John Schellhase • Nov 25, 2014

Turkmenistan, The North Korea You Don’t Know About

Everyone seems to agree: the regime in Turkmenistan is rotten. According to Human Rights Watch, the Central Asian nation’s 5 million citizens live in one of “the world’s most repressive countries.” Reporters Without Borders ranks the country as the third most repressive place for journalism, only behind Eritrea and North...

By John Schellhase • November 25, 2014

The Tumultuous Efforts To Preserve The World’s Disappearing Tiger Population

The world lost 97 percent of its wild tigers in the past century as aggressive poaching continue to contribute to dwindling populations of this big cat.

By Kiri Picone • Sep 24, 2014

The Tumultuous Efforts To Preserve The World’s Disappearing Tiger Population

The world lost 97 percent of its wild tigers in the past century as aggressive poaching continue to contribute to dwindling populations of this big cat.

By Kiri Picone • September 24, 2014

You Won’t Believe How Bad Pollution In China Has Become

These unbelievable photographs reveal just how devastating pollution in China has become.

By Alexander Baldwin • Aug 27, 2014

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You Won’t Believe How Bad Pollution In China Has Become

These unbelievable photographs reveal just how devastating pollution in China has become.

By Alexander Baldwin • August 27, 2014

The Batu Caves Add A Rich Tradition Of Hinduism In Malaysia

Filled with religious shrines and one of the world's tallest Hindu statues, the Batu Caves are an important — and astonishingly beautiful — religious site in Malaysia.

By Kiri Picone • May 30, 2014

The Batu Caves Add A Rich Tradition Of Hinduism In Malaysia

Filled with religious shrines and one of the world's tallest Hindu statues, the Batu Caves are an important — and astonishingly beautiful — religious site in Malaysia.

By Kiri Picone • May 30, 2014

6 Astonishing Asian Structures That Boggle The Mind

Sure, Europe has the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben. North America has the Empire State Building. But these relatively unknown Asian structures are just as cool.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 24, 2014

6 Astonishing Asian Structures That Boggle The Mind

Sure, Europe has the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben. North America has the Empire State Building. But these relatively unknown Asian structures are just as cool.

By Mamta Bhatt • May 24, 2014

The Mesmerizing Blue Fire Of Kawah Ijen Volcano

The astonishing blue flames from the Kawah Ijen volcano often look like lava, but they're actually just molten sulfur.

By Savannah Cox • Mar 31, 2014

The Mesmerizing Blue Fire Of Kawah Ijen Volcano

The astonishing blue flames from the Kawah Ijen volcano often look like lava, but they're actually just molten sulfur.

By Savannah Cox • March 31, 2014

The Most Awesomely-Eccentric Japanese Products

Meowlingual Ever wanted to know exactly what your cat is saying? With Meowlingual, the mystery behind your cat’s cries is finally gone. This Japanese device promises to translate your cat’s ‘language’ from a series of purrs into phrases such as “I can’t stand it” and over 200 more expressions. The...

By All That's Interesting • May 21, 2013

The Most Awesomely-Eccentric Japanese Products

Meowlingual Ever wanted to know exactly what your cat is saying? With Meowlingual, the mystery behind your cat’s cries is finally gone. This Japanese device promises to translate your cat’s ‘language’ from a series of purrs into phrases such as “I can’t stand it” and over 200 more expressions. The...

By All That's Interesting • May 21, 2013

The Remarkable History Of Nintendo

In most industrialized societies, just about everyone has a memory about playing Nintendo. In fact, Nintendo’s impact was so powerful that during the 1990’s, children were more likely to recognize Super Mario than Mickey Mouse. Founded in the autumn of 1889, Nintendo Playing Card Co. was the opportunistic endeavor of...

By Savannah Cox • Apr 27, 2013

The Remarkable History Of Nintendo

In most industrialized societies, just about everyone has a memory about playing Nintendo. In fact, Nintendo’s impact was so powerful that during the 1990’s, children were more likely to recognize Super Mario than Mickey Mouse. Founded in the autumn of 1889, Nintendo Playing Card Co. was the opportunistic endeavor of...

By Savannah Cox • April 27, 2013