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New Documentary Highlights Growing Criminalization Of The U.S. Homeless

Across the country, people are being criminalized essentially for being homeless — and in Boise, Idaho, some are fighting back. Criminalization of homelessness has been on the rise in cities across America since early 2009. Recent studies by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty indicate that in over...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 8, 2015

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New Documentary Highlights Growing Criminalization Of The U.S. Homeless

Across the country, people are being criminalized essentially for being homeless — and in Boise, Idaho, some are fighting back. Criminalization of homelessness has been on the rise in cities across America since early 2009. Recent studies by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty indicate that in over...

By All That's Interesting • December 8, 2015

21 Surprising Quotes That Reveal A Darker Side Of John Lennon

35 years ago today, John Lennon was killed by Mark David Chapman in front of his New York City apartment building. Since his death, the musician’s name has practically become synonymous with peace and love. That was a side of him, of course, but art is also artifice. On the...

By Richard Stockton • Dec 8, 2015

21 Surprising Quotes That Reveal A Darker Side Of John Lennon

35 years ago today, John Lennon was killed by Mark David Chapman in front of his New York City apartment building. Since his death, the musician’s name has practically become synonymous with peace and love. That was a side of him, of course, but art is also artifice. On the...

By Richard Stockton • December 8, 2015

Beyond The Bedroom: The Surprising History Of Prostitution Around The World

The complex history of prostitution around the world reveals where and when prostitutes offered way more than sex. Perhaps the United States could learn a thing or two from these countries.

By Katie Serena • Dec 7, 2015

Beyond The Bedroom: The Surprising History Of Prostitution Around The World

The complex history of prostitution around the world reveals where and when prostitutes offered way more than sex. Perhaps the United States could learn a thing or two from these countries.

By Katie Serena • December 7, 2015

Five Realities Of Being Transgender That You Won’t See On TV

Trans issues are becoming normalized thanks to TV and film — but there are other problems facing the community that TV shows and movies don't always address.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 4, 2015

Five Realities Of Being Transgender That You Won’t See On TV

Trans issues are becoming normalized thanks to TV and film — but there are other problems facing the community that TV shows and movies don't always address.

By All That's Interesting • December 4, 2015

In 1955, A “Woman’s Car” Actually Existed, And It Came With A Purse

A closer look at one of the most disastrously sexist products ever, the 1955 Dodge La Femme.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 3, 2015

In 1955, A “Woman’s Car” Actually Existed, And It Came With A Purse

A closer look at one of the most disastrously sexist products ever, the 1955 Dodge La Femme.

By Erin Kelly • December 3, 2015

Killer Fish And Man-Eating Snakes: Nine Invasive Species That Are Destroying America

From the killer fish that can live on dry land to the thousand-pound wild pigs with teeth to match, here are nine of the most terrifying invasive species that are threatening American wildlife--and humans.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 2, 2015

Killer Fish And Man-Eating Snakes: Nine Invasive Species That Are Destroying America

From the killer fish that can live on dry land to the thousand-pound wild pigs with teeth to match, here are nine of the most terrifying invasive species that are threatening American wildlife--and humans.

By All That's Interesting • December 2, 2015

We’re In A Global Helium Shortage — Why Are We Using It For Balloons?

Scientists say the global supply of helium will be gone in 30 years. Should we really be using it for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloons?

By Savannah Cox • Nov 25, 2015

We’re In A Global Helium Shortage — Why Are We Using It For Balloons?

Scientists say the global supply of helium will be gone in 30 years. Should we really be using it for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloons?

By Savannah Cox • November 25, 2015

See The Evolution Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

More than 3.5 million people flood the streets of New York City every Thanksgiving morning to witness the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which officially began in 1924. Check out how the event’s signature giant balloons have changed over the last nine decades in the gallery below: Liked this? Try...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 25, 2015

See The Evolution Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

More than 3.5 million people flood the streets of New York City every Thanksgiving morning to witness the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which officially began in 1924. Check out how the event’s signature giant balloons have changed over the last nine decades in the gallery below: Liked this? Try...

By Erin Kelly • November 25, 2015

These Vintage Ads Prove That Thanksgiving Is One Of The Weirdest Holidays Ever

Thanksgiving is already an odd holiday, but these vintage advertisements make Thanksgiving seem even weirder.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 24, 2015

These Vintage Ads Prove That Thanksgiving Is One Of The Weirdest Holidays Ever

Thanksgiving is already an odd holiday, but these vintage advertisements make Thanksgiving seem even weirder.

By Erin Kelly • November 24, 2015

21 Things You Didn’t Know About Black Friday

These Black Friday facts will have you staying home.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 24, 2015

21 Things You Didn’t Know About Black Friday

These Black Friday facts will have you staying home.

By All That's Interesting • November 24, 2015