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The Imaginary Lines That Govern Us All: Stunning Photos Of The World’s Borders

Humans have interacted with the planet in a number of bizarre ways, and the national border is definitely one of them.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 8, 2015

The Imaginary Lines That Govern Us All: Stunning Photos Of The World’s Borders

Humans have interacted with the planet in a number of bizarre ways, and the national border is definitely one of them.

By Richard Stockton • October 8, 2015

50 Of Our Favorite Photos From The Apollo Archives

Thousands of high-resolution photos from the manned Apollo missions have just made their way to the Internet. Here are some of the best.

By Abby Norman • Oct 7, 2015

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50 Of Our Favorite Photos From The Apollo Archives

Thousands of high-resolution photos from the manned Apollo missions have just made their way to the Internet. Here are some of the best.

By Abby Norman • October 7, 2015

22 Stunning F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes On Writing, Love, And Disillusion

The author of The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, Tender is the Night, and such exquisite short stories as “The Diamond Big as the Ritz” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald burned his way through the literary world of the early 20th century. He...

By John Schellhase • Oct 3, 2015

22 Stunning F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes On Writing, Love, And Disillusion

The author of The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, Tender is the Night, and such exquisite short stories as “The Diamond Big as the Ritz” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald burned his way through the literary world of the early 20th century. He...

By John Schellhase • October 3, 2015

80 Textless Movie Posters That Don’t Need A Single Word

At times, simplicity can convey the most meaning. Explore the posters for your favorite movies, reimagined brilliantly without text.

By Alexander Baldwin • Sep 24, 2015

80 Textless Movie Posters That Don’t Need A Single Word

At times, simplicity can convey the most meaning. Explore the posters for your favorite movies, reimagined brilliantly without text.

By Alexander Baldwin • September 24, 2015

Pope Francis Has More Twitter Followers Than The White House, And 15 Other Things To Know About El Papa

The 266th pope has captured the hearts of people from all over the world, and after reading these Pope Francis facts, it's not hard to see why.

By Kiri Picone • Sep 24, 2015

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Pope Francis Has More Twitter Followers Than The White House, And 15 Other Things To Know About El Papa

The 266th pope has captured the hearts of people from all over the world, and after reading these Pope Francis facts, it's not hard to see why.

By Kiri Picone • September 24, 2015

When Life Gives You Lemons, Party At The Lemon Festival

140 tons of citrus are used to create floats and exhibits for the annual Lemon Festival.

By Kiri Picone • Sep 23, 2015

When Life Gives You Lemons, Party At The Lemon Festival

140 tons of citrus are used to create floats and exhibits for the annual Lemon Festival.

By Kiri Picone • September 23, 2015

Unequal Protection: Gay Rights Around The World

Gay rights are a flashpoint in what can be described as a global culture war, and in many ways a country’s stance on gay rights can serve as a somewhat reliable indicator of that nation’s overall quality of life. After all, it’s hard to build a successful economy in an...

By Richard Stockton • Sep 18, 2015

Unequal Protection: Gay Rights Around The World

Gay rights are a flashpoint in what can be described as a global culture war, and in many ways a country’s stance on gay rights can serve as a somewhat reliable indicator of that nation’s overall quality of life. After all, it’s hard to build a successful economy in an...

By Richard Stockton • September 18, 2015

Vintage Vogue Covers: When Fashion Lacked Photoshop

Before fashion photography's heyday, major magazine publications like Vogue relied upon illustrations to promote sales and social norms.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 13, 2015

Vintage Vogue Covers: When Fashion Lacked Photoshop

Before fashion photography's heyday, major magazine publications like Vogue relied upon illustrations to promote sales and social norms.

By Erin Kelly • September 13, 2015

21st Century Nomads: Life In The Mongolian Steppe

Though the promise of the city beckons, tens of thousands of Mongolians have chosen to live as nomads.

By John Schellhase • Sep 9, 2015

21st Century Nomads: Life In The Mongolian Steppe

Though the promise of the city beckons, tens of thousands of Mongolians have chosen to live as nomads.

By John Schellhase • September 9, 2015

This Japanese Garden Is So Colorful It Will Turn The Brownest Of Thumbs Green

Hitachi Seaside Park changes drastically from month to month as new flowers bloom. Each variation is breathtaking as the next, and we have the pictures to prove it.

By Kiri Picone • Sep 8, 2015

This Japanese Garden Is So Colorful It Will Turn The Brownest Of Thumbs Green

Hitachi Seaside Park changes drastically from month to month as new flowers bloom. Each variation is breathtaking as the next, and we have the pictures to prove it.

By Kiri Picone • September 8, 2015

This Is What A War Crime Looks Like: Life Inside Occupied Palestine

“You can’t have occupation and human rights.” That’s what public intellectual and essayist Christopher Hitchens had to say about Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, one of the most contentious components of the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This conflict came to a head once again last summer, when Israel launched a seven-week...

By Savannah Cox • Sep 3, 2015

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This Is What A War Crime Looks Like: Life Inside Occupied Palestine

“You can’t have occupation and human rights.” That’s what public intellectual and essayist Christopher Hitchens had to say about Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, one of the most contentious components of the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This conflict came to a head once again last summer, when Israel launched a seven-week...

By Savannah Cox • September 3, 2015

De-Extinction: The Who, How, When, And Why Of Bringing Extinct Species Back To Life

In 1598, the Dutch landed on the island of Mauritius, just off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Here, they were met by a massive population of flightless, naive, meaty birds. Salivating, the sailors happily began killing them, kindly bestowing the name “dodo” upon the shell-shocked animals. Over...

By Callie Stewart • Sep 3, 2015

De-Extinction: The Who, How, When, And Why Of Bringing Extinct Species Back To Life

In 1598, the Dutch landed on the island of Mauritius, just off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Here, they were met by a massive population of flightless, naive, meaty birds. Salivating, the sailors happily began killing them, kindly bestowing the name “dodo” upon the shell-shocked animals. Over...

By Callie Stewart • September 3, 2015