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Einstein, Chopin, The Dalai Lama And More: Seven Refugees Who Changed The World

Recent events have many parts of the world clamping down on admitting refugees. But did you know we could be turning away the next Einstein?

By Teresa Cantero • Jan 20, 2016

Einstein, Chopin, The Dalai Lama And More: Seven Refugees Who Changed The World

Recent events have many parts of the world clamping down on admitting refugees. But did you know we could be turning away the next Einstein?

By Teresa Cantero • January 20, 2016

The Strange Life (And Even Stranger Death) Of Edgar Allan Poe

As these eerie Edgar Allan Poe facts reveal many elements of the gothic writer's life were just as mysterious and intriguing as his work.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 19, 2016

The Strange Life (And Even Stranger Death) Of Edgar Allan Poe

As these eerie Edgar Allan Poe facts reveal many elements of the gothic writer's life were just as mysterious and intriguing as his work.

By Erin Kelly • January 19, 2016

Your World This Week, Jan. 17 – 23

This week in tech: Apple stays white, Netflix disappoints millions, Silicon Valley is exacerbating income inequality, and the tech industry is starting to see the red. Apple Board Rejects Racial Diversity Hiring Proposal Fifteen of the 18 people that make up Apple’s executive team are white men. The same goes...

By All That's Interesting • Jan 18, 2016

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Your World This Week, Jan. 17 – 23

This week in tech: Apple stays white, Netflix disappoints millions, Silicon Valley is exacerbating income inequality, and the tech industry is starting to see the red. Apple Board Rejects Racial Diversity Hiring Proposal Fifteen of the 18 people that make up Apple’s executive team are white men. The same goes...

By All That's Interesting • January 18, 2016

Wikipedia Is 15 Years Old—Here Are Six Things You Probably Never Knew About The Site

You know Wikipedia well. You probably use it regularly. But you've definitely never heard some of these strange Wikipedia facts.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 15, 2016

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Wikipedia Is 15 Years Old—Here Are Six Things You Probably Never Knew About The Site

You know Wikipedia well. You probably use it regularly. But you've definitely never heard some of these strange Wikipedia facts.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 15, 2016

The History Of The Gold Digger

When news broke that conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch became engaged to former model Jerry Hall, the term “gold digger” was quickly thrown around. Murdoch, 84, is worth a staggering $11.3 billion dollars. Jerry Hall, 59, isn’t exactly living paycheck-to-paycheck—she has a net worth of around $15 million—but she still...

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 12, 2016

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The History Of The Gold Digger

When news broke that conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch became engaged to former model Jerry Hall, the term “gold digger” was quickly thrown around. Murdoch, 84, is worth a staggering $11.3 billion dollars. Jerry Hall, 59, isn’t exactly living paycheck-to-paycheck—she has a net worth of around $15 million—but she still...

By Nickolaus Hines • January 12, 2016

5 People Whose Advanced Ideas Were Way Ahead of Their Time

From feminism to a life-saving act as simple as washing your hands, some advanced ideas were just too big for people to handle at the time.

By Abby Norman • Jan 10, 2016

5 People Whose Advanced Ideas Were Way Ahead of Their Time

From feminism to a life-saving act as simple as washing your hands, some advanced ideas were just too big for people to handle at the time.

By Abby Norman • January 10, 2016

10 Surprisingly Dark Truths About Steve Jobs And Apple

A decade ago, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, changing the face of consumer technology. Both Jobs and his company are often revered, but there's a disturbing dark side to both.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 9, 2016

10 Surprisingly Dark Truths About Steve Jobs And Apple

A decade ago, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, changing the face of consumer technology. Both Jobs and his company are often revered, but there's a disturbing dark side to both.

By All That's Interesting • January 9, 2016

The Sad Outcome Of America’s War On Poverty, 52 Years Later

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Sadly, it's a war we're still fighting, and a war we've always been losing.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 8, 2016

The Sad Outcome Of America’s War On Poverty, 52 Years Later

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Sadly, it's a war we're still fighting, and a war we've always been losing.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 8, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • Jan 7, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • January 7, 2016

The 7 Most Shocking Election Upsets In American Presidential History

No matter how "inevitable" a U.S. presidential candidate may seem, history shows time and time again that experts can be — and often are —wrong.

By John Schellhase • Jan 7, 2016

The 7 Most Shocking Election Upsets In American Presidential History

No matter how "inevitable" a U.S. presidential candidate may seem, history shows time and time again that experts can be — and often are —wrong.

By John Schellhase • January 7, 2016