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Your Body Under The Microscope

When Dutch spectacle-maker Zacharias Janssen invented the microscope at the end of the 16th century, he had no idea that he was opening the door to a brand new, tiny–and yet seemingly infinite–world. Since then we have been able to study this microcosm that has provided us with insight into...

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2015

Your Body Under The Microscope

When Dutch spectacle-maker Zacharias Janssen invented the microscope at the end of the 16th century, he had no idea that he was opening the door to a brand new, tiny–and yet seemingly infinite–world. Since then we have been able to study this microcosm that has provided us with insight into...

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2015

Six Modern Buildings You Won’t Believe Are In Tehran, Iran

While Iran has seen waves of great political reform–and to some, regression–over the past several decades, both the monarchy and the current republic have used architecture to shape and reflect Iranian identity, especially in its capital city, Tehran. Iranian architecture has a continuous history dating back to 5000 BC and...

By Susan Sims • May 13, 2015

Six Modern Buildings You Won’t Believe Are In Tehran, Iran

While Iran has seen waves of great political reform–and to some, regression–over the past several decades, both the monarchy and the current republic have used architecture to shape and reflect Iranian identity, especially in its capital city, Tehran. Iranian architecture has a continuous history dating back to 5000 BC and...

By Susan Sims • May 13, 2015

77 Deep Quotes About Life From Mankind’s Greatest Minds And Personalities

Read these deep quotes about life that make you think to get a better understanding of your world.

By Alexander Baldwin • May 13, 2015

77 Deep Quotes About Life From Mankind’s Greatest Minds And Personalities

Read these deep quotes about life that make you think to get a better understanding of your world.

By Alexander Baldwin • May 13, 2015

Why Sintra, Portugal Might Be Earth’s Greatest Hidden Gem Among Historic Cities

From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle, it's easy to see why Sintra, Portugal ranks with the most wondrous historic cities on Earth.

By John Schellhase • May 12, 2015

Why Sintra, Portugal Might Be Earth’s Greatest Hidden Gem Among Historic Cities

From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle, it's easy to see why Sintra, Portugal ranks with the most wondrous historic cities on Earth.

By John Schellhase • May 12, 2015

Historical British Monarchs Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Now that Princess Charlotte has made her debut, there’s one more British royal stealing the hearts of the world. While monarchy is a thing of the past in many countries, it’s hard to deny the tiny bit of fairytale excitement and glamour that comes to mind when we envision the...

By Kiri Picone • May 11, 2015

Historical British Monarchs Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Now that Princess Charlotte has made her debut, there’s one more British royal stealing the hearts of the world. While monarchy is a thing of the past in many countries, it’s hard to deny the tiny bit of fairytale excitement and glamour that comes to mind when we envision the...

By Kiri Picone • May 11, 2015

25 Incredible George Orwell Quotes On Power And Politics

A paradox of George Orwell’s legacy is that the term Orwellian has come to mean a cynical manipulation of language. Of course, Orwell’s own prose fought constantly against such deceit. He was a carpenter of the English language, and his paragraphs are simple, unvarnished attempts at nailing together the truth....

By Savannah Cox • May 8, 2015

25 Incredible George Orwell Quotes On Power And Politics

A paradox of George Orwell’s legacy is that the term Orwellian has come to mean a cynical manipulation of language. Of course, Orwell’s own prose fought constantly against such deceit. He was a carpenter of the English language, and his paragraphs are simple, unvarnished attempts at nailing together the truth....

By Savannah Cox • May 8, 2015

7 Spectacular Tiny Homes That Prove Size Doesn’t Matter

Tiny homes are sprouting up all over the world, in both highly urbanized cities and some of the earth’s most remote locales. For some people, the benefits are endless: tiny homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for those who want to start living out and about in the world. Yet...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2015

7 Spectacular Tiny Homes That Prove Size Doesn’t Matter

Tiny homes are sprouting up all over the world, in both highly urbanized cities and some of the earth’s most remote locales. For some people, the benefits are endless: tiny homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for those who want to start living out and about in the world. Yet...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2015

ATI Neighborhood Tours: Astoria, Queens, NYC

Astoria, in Queens, feels like a change of pace for New York City. Looming skyscrapers and lumbering overhead trains are scarce here–you might even stumble upon a few trees, a free-standing home or two. In many ways, Astoria is New York City’s exhale. The people move more slowly, and the...

By Chris Altman • Apr 29, 2015

ATI Neighborhood Tours: Astoria, Queens, NYC

Astoria, in Queens, feels like a change of pace for New York City. Looming skyscrapers and lumbering overhead trains are scarce here–you might even stumble upon a few trees, a free-standing home or two. In many ways, Astoria is New York City’s exhale. The people move more slowly, and the...

By Chris Altman • April 29, 2015

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.

By John Schellhase • Apr 28, 2015

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.

By John Schellhase • April 28, 2015

What’s Happening To Monarch Butterfly Migration?

The monarch butterfly is the long-distance runner–or in this case, flier–of the insect world. No other butterflies migrate as far as the monarch of North America, which flies up to three thousand miles each year. Millions of these butterflies will fly from Mexico to Canada this spring, though populations in...

By Susan Sims • Apr 28, 2015

What’s Happening To Monarch Butterfly Migration?

The monarch butterfly is the long-distance runner–or in this case, flier–of the insect world. No other butterflies migrate as far as the monarch of North America, which flies up to three thousand miles each year. Millions of these butterflies will fly from Mexico to Canada this spring, though populations in...

By Susan Sims • April 28, 2015