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1924 Owens Valley Protests Foreshadow California’s Scary Drought Problems

Even with its green lawns and swimming pools, Los Angeles―and Southern California―is a semi-desert. Dropping a major city into this climate with limited water resources seems ridiculous now, but when LA’s population began to boom in the nineteenth century, its leaders believed that the aquifer supplying the city would last....

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Aug 21, 2014

1924 Owens Valley Protests Foreshadow California’s Scary Drought Problems

Even with its green lawns and swimming pools, Los Angeles―and Southern California―is a semi-desert. Dropping a major city into this climate with limited water resources seems ridiculous now, but when LA’s population began to boom in the nineteenth century, its leaders believed that the aquifer supplying the city would last....

By Leslie Maryann Neal • August 21, 2014

4 Of The Most Evil Science Experiments Ever Performed

At their best, scientists represent the best in humanity: intelligence, curiosity, and skeptical rigor. This allows scientists to do things that ordinary people wouldn’t be allowed to get away with. If a random person burst into your house with a bubbling test tube and shouted “Quick! Drink this!” you’d call...

By Richard Stockton • Aug 20, 2014

4 Of The Most Evil Science Experiments Ever Performed

At their best, scientists represent the best in humanity: intelligence, curiosity, and skeptical rigor. This allows scientists to do things that ordinary people wouldn’t be allowed to get away with. If a random person burst into your house with a bubbling test tube and shouted “Quick! Drink this!” you’d call...

By Richard Stockton • August 20, 2014

The Macabre Sculptures Within The Bone Church

If you happen to venture into the Czech Republic’s small suburb of Sedlec, you may stumble upon the Cemetery Church of All Saints. The structure itself looks fairly unassuming, but the outer walls contain some creepy indications of the ghastly findings you are about to encounter inside – actually, less...

By Erin Kelly • Aug 19, 2014

The Macabre Sculptures Within The Bone Church

If you happen to venture into the Czech Republic’s small suburb of Sedlec, you may stumble upon the Cemetery Church of All Saints. The structure itself looks fairly unassuming, but the outer walls contain some creepy indications of the ghastly findings you are about to encounter inside – actually, less...

By Erin Kelly • August 19, 2014

Amazing Pyramids That Aren’t From Egypt

When most people think of pyramids, their minds instantly go to Egypt. After all, all of the most famous pyramids are located there. However, Egypt does not corner the market completely. These ancient structures have been built all over the world and there are some astonishing examples that can be...

By All That's Interesting • Aug 13, 2014

Amazing Pyramids That Aren’t From Egypt

When most people think of pyramids, their minds instantly go to Egypt. After all, all of the most famous pyramids are located there. However, Egypt does not corner the market completely. These ancient structures have been built all over the world and there are some astonishing examples that can be...

By All That's Interesting • August 13, 2014

27 Shocking Images Of The Israel-Gaza Conflict

While the Israel-Gaza conflict has existed for decades, recent tensions are at an all-time high as Israel continues to launch airstrikes.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 31, 2014

27 Shocking Images Of The Israel-Gaza Conflict

While the Israel-Gaza conflict has existed for decades, recent tensions are at an all-time high as Israel continues to launch airstrikes.

By All That's Interesting • July 31, 2014

The Way Baghdad Was

Even before the United States set its sights on Baghdad, people began to note its decline. Long considered to be the intellectual capital of the Islamic world, in the early 1900s the Iraqi city had already begun its transformation into a “once was”. Centuries of Ottoman rule and over a...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 24, 2014

The Way Baghdad Was

Even before the United States set its sights on Baghdad, people began to note its decline. Long considered to be the intellectual capital of the Islamic world, in the early 1900s the Iraqi city had already begun its transformation into a “once was”. Centuries of Ottoman rule and over a...

By Savannah Cox • July 24, 2014

These 5 Bizarre Word Origins Will Leave You Scratching Your Head

Silly used to mean "pious". Fiasco refers to ugly bottles. These bizarre word origins are bound to make you look at language in a new light.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 20, 2014

These 5 Bizarre Word Origins Will Leave You Scratching Your Head

Silly used to mean "pious". Fiasco refers to ugly bottles. These bizarre word origins are bound to make you look at language in a new light.

By Richard Stockton • July 20, 2014

Fantastic Photos Of Vintage Cuba Show Life Before Castro

Before the island nation of Cuba became an object of political scorn by the United States, it was a glamorous destination for everyone from American movie stars to aristocrats to revolutionaries. While still isolated in many ways, Cuba is experiencing a resurgence in tourists and general travel interest. The island...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 13, 2014

Fantastic Photos Of Vintage Cuba Show Life Before Castro

Before the island nation of Cuba became an object of political scorn by the United States, it was a glamorous destination for everyone from American movie stars to aristocrats to revolutionaries. While still isolated in many ways, Cuba is experiencing a resurgence in tourists and general travel interest. The island...

By Savannah Cox • July 13, 2014

Horace Greasley: How To Escape A POW Camp Over 200 Times

Love led Horace Greasley to make over 200 escapes from German POW camps during World War 2.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jul 6, 2014

Horace Greasley: How To Escape A POW Camp Over 200 Times

Love led Horace Greasley to make over 200 escapes from German POW camps during World War 2.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • July 6, 2014

Thank The Leaders Of The Suffrage Movement For Your Independence

To create lasting change--regardless of the area--it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jul 4, 2014

Thank The Leaders Of The Suffrage Movement For Your Independence

To create lasting change--regardless of the area--it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • July 4, 2014