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Meet Jim Bachor, The Chicago Artist Who Transforms Potholes Into Whimsical Works Of Art

Ever since 2014, guerilla artist Jim Bachor has been creating mosaics to beautify the streets of Chicago — one pothole at a time.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 15, 2014

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Meet Jim Bachor, The Chicago Artist Who Transforms Potholes Into Whimsical Works Of Art

Ever since 2014, guerilla artist Jim Bachor has been creating mosaics to beautify the streets of Chicago — one pothole at a time.

By All That's Interesting • November 15, 2014

To Spite Your Face: A Brief History Of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery has a complicated past and it's been around for longer than you can imagine.

By Chris Altman • Nov 3, 2014

To Spite Your Face: A Brief History Of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery has a complicated past and it's been around for longer than you can imagine.

By Chris Altman • November 3, 2014

The History of Voting in America

Following the Supreme Court’s decision on the 2013 Shelby v. Holder case–which withdrew the requirement that jurisdictions with a history of discrimination against minority voters get approval from the feds before changing voting laws–and the subsequent addition of voter identification laws in many states, it appears that even as we...

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Nov 3, 2014

The History of Voting in America

Following the Supreme Court’s decision on the 2013 Shelby v. Holder case–which withdrew the requirement that jurisdictions with a history of discrimination against minority voters get approval from the feds before changing voting laws–and the subsequent addition of voter identification laws in many states, it appears that even as we...

By Leslie Maryann Neal • November 3, 2014

Dion Diamond, A 1960 Civil Rights Warrior In The Suburbs

The inspiring story of Dion Diamond, a civil rights activist who took his charge against Jim Crow right into the heart of the nation's capitol.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 1, 2014

Dion Diamond, A 1960 Civil Rights Warrior In The Suburbs

The inspiring story of Dion Diamond, a civil rights activist who took his charge against Jim Crow right into the heart of the nation's capitol.

By Savannah Cox • November 1, 2014

Around Bucharest In 25 Photos

Once known as “Mini Paris,” Bucharest is the capital of Romania, as well as its financial and cultural center. This year, the city celebrated its 555th anniversary, as it was first mentioned in 1459 in official documentation. Bucharest’s impressive architecture presents itself as the city’s living, tangible history, uniquely combining...

By Susan Sims • Oct 27, 2014

Around Bucharest In 25 Photos

Once known as “Mini Paris,” Bucharest is the capital of Romania, as well as its financial and cultural center. This year, the city celebrated its 555th anniversary, as it was first mentioned in 1459 in official documentation. Bucharest’s impressive architecture presents itself as the city’s living, tangible history, uniquely combining...

By Susan Sims • October 27, 2014

The Most Offensive Toys Ever Made

Obviously targeted at children, toys are meant to engage them in various ways and stimulate their imagination. As a child, for the first 10 or so years of your life, the toys you have invariably help shape who you become. With that in mind, a lot of pressure and power...

By All That's Interesting • Oct 26, 2014

The Most Offensive Toys Ever Made

Obviously targeted at children, toys are meant to engage them in various ways and stimulate their imagination. As a child, for the first 10 or so years of your life, the toys you have invariably help shape who you become. With that in mind, a lot of pressure and power...

By All That's Interesting • October 26, 2014

Mexico’s Disappeared: Uncovering The Secrets Of Mexico’s New Dirty War

With its white sand beaches, bronzed dancers and succulent agave, the Mexico of travel advertisements is hardly the Mexico that a number of its citizens experience daily amid the country’s new dirty war. Across Mexico, thousands of people have gone missing with families left seeking answers and bodies. In 2006,...

By Susan Sims • Oct 24, 2014

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Mexico’s Disappeared: Uncovering The Secrets Of Mexico’s New Dirty War

With its white sand beaches, bronzed dancers and succulent agave, the Mexico of travel advertisements is hardly the Mexico that a number of its citizens experience daily amid the country’s new dirty war. Across Mexico, thousands of people have gone missing with families left seeking answers and bodies. In 2006,...

By Susan Sims • October 24, 2014

16 Horror Film Locations You Can Still Visit

It should come as no surprise that some hardcore horror fans are looking to make a pilgrimage to the real-life sites of their favorite creepy films, especially around this time of year. Some of these places look much like we remember them, while others have changed significantly over time. Locations...

By Erin Kelly • Oct 19, 2014

16 Horror Film Locations You Can Still Visit

It should come as no surprise that some hardcore horror fans are looking to make a pilgrimage to the real-life sites of their favorite creepy films, especially around this time of year. Some of these places look much like we remember them, while others have changed significantly over time. Locations...

By Erin Kelly • October 19, 2014

Salvador Dali’s Mind-Bending Interpretation Of Alice In Wonderland

Blending Lewis Carrol's tale with his surrealist style, it's easy to see why Salvador Dali's "Alice In Wonderland" is one of his most prized works.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 16, 2014

Salvador Dali’s Mind-Bending Interpretation Of Alice In Wonderland

Blending Lewis Carrol's tale with his surrealist style, it's easy to see why Salvador Dali's "Alice In Wonderland" is one of his most prized works.

By All That's Interesting • October 16, 2014

What Happened to “Occupy Wall Street”?

We’re coming up on the third anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge March that catapulted the Occupy movement into international recognition. At first, OWS was the brainchild of a Canadian anti-advertising, anti-consumerist magazine called AdBusters. Many catalysts were at play: just months prior, WikiLeaks released numerous sensitive documents and video footage regarding...

By Chris Altman • Oct 15, 2014

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What Happened to “Occupy Wall Street”?

We’re coming up on the third anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge March that catapulted the Occupy movement into international recognition. At first, OWS was the brainchild of a Canadian anti-advertising, anti-consumerist magazine called AdBusters. Many catalysts were at play: just months prior, WikiLeaks released numerous sensitive documents and video footage regarding...

By Chris Altman • October 15, 2014