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Coolest National Parks Congaree

The Coolest National Parks In The United States

While today’s Republican Party may not be known for its environmental conservation efforts, the national park system was actually established under Republican President Ulysses S. Grant. The program would later be expanded under conservationist, hunter, Bigfoot storyteller and Republican President Teddy Roosevelt. It literally takes an Act of Congress to...

By Susan Sims Jan 1, 2015

The Coolest National Parks In The United States

While today’s Republican Party may not be known for its environmental conservation efforts, the national park system was actually established under Republican President Ulysses S. Grant. The program would later be expanded under conservationist, hunter, Bigfoot storyteller and Republican President Teddy Roosevelt. It literally takes an Act of Congress to...

By Susan Sims January 1, 2015
Dramatic Weather Lightning Barcroft
Dramatic Weather Lightning Barcroft

20 Dramatic Weather Photos That Make You Wonder Why We Use It For Small Talk

Weather is so much a part of our lives that we usually take it for granted. Talking about the weather is the textbook example of meaningless small talk, something we do when discussing substantive issues would make everybody feel awkward and uncomfortable. In general, weather is a nice, safe topic...

By Richard Stockton Jan 1, 2015

20 Dramatic Weather Photos That Make You Wonder Why We Use It For Small Talk

Weather is so much a part of our lives that we usually take it for granted. Talking about the weather is the textbook example of meaningless small talk, something we do when discussing substantive issues would make everybody feel awkward and uncomfortable. In general, weather is a nice, safe topic...

By Richard Stockton January 1, 2015
History Myths Caesarian
History Myths Caesarian

10 Myths About History You Probably Believe

All history is a political process, which means that most facts we take for granted today have been shaped by power. These history myths prove it.

By All That's Interesting Dec 29, 2014

10 Myths About History You Probably Believe

All history is a political process, which means that most facts we take for granted today have been shaped by power. These history myths prove it.

By All That's Interesting December 29, 2014
Pillar Bay In Afognak Island
Pillar Bay In Afognak Island

Alaska’s Beauty Captured From A Kayak

Nature and wildlife photographer Daniel Fox has a mission: to bring a connection with the great outdoors to the masses. For Fox, nature photography is his life’s work and his passion, documented online for the world to see. After spending 10 years in New York and what Fox describes as...

By Erin Kelly Dec 28, 2014

Alaska’s Beauty Captured From A Kayak

Nature and wildlife photographer Daniel Fox has a mission: to bring a connection with the great outdoors to the masses. For Fox, nature photography is his life’s work and his passion, documented online for the world to see. After spending 10 years in New York and what Fox describes as...

By Erin Kelly December 28, 2014
Hong Kong Crisis 7 Million
Hong Kong Crisis 7 Million

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
Windy Trees
Windy Trees

The World’s Extreme Climates And The People Who Live There

Every human being who has ever lived was born on Earth. With the exception of a few professional space travelers, no member of our species has ever traveled farther than a few dozen miles from its surface. Every person you’ve ever known or read about has lived here, inside a...

By Richard Stockton Dec 22, 2014

The World’s Extreme Climates And The People Who Live There

Every human being who has ever lived was born on Earth. With the exception of a few professional space travelers, no member of our species has ever traveled farther than a few dozen miles from its surface. Every person you’ve ever known or read about has lived here, inside a...

By Richard Stockton December 22, 2014
Dumb Borders Baarle Border
Dumb Borders Baarle Border

A Look Into The World’s Really Dumb Borders

On the surface, drawing borders would seem to be just about the easiest part of running a country. After all, even a five-year-old can draw a straight(ish) line on a map, right? How hard could it be? Sure, there will inevitably be disputes over who owns what, and sometimes maps...

By Richard Stockton Dec 21, 2014

A Look Into The World’s Really Dumb Borders

On the surface, drawing borders would seem to be just about the easiest part of running a country. After all, even a five-year-old can draw a straight(ish) line on a map, right? How hard could it be? Sure, there will inevitably be disputes over who owns what, and sometimes maps...

By Richard Stockton December 21, 2014
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