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The World’s Coolest Coming Of Age Traditions

Though coming of age traditions vary drastically from culture to culture, nearly every society designates specific rituals, ceremonies, and traditions as a way to symbolize and celebrate the transition from child to adult. Here are six of the world’s coolest coming of age traditions that mark the wonderful passage from...

By Kiri Picone • Aug 17, 2013

The World’s Coolest Coming Of Age Traditions

Though coming of age traditions vary drastically from culture to culture, nearly every society designates specific rituals, ceremonies, and traditions as a way to symbolize and celebrate the transition from child to adult. Here are six of the world’s coolest coming of age traditions that mark the wonderful passage from...

By Kiri Picone • August 17, 2013

Five Absolutely Amazing Human Endurance Feats

Amazing Human Endurance Feats: Felix Baumgartner Breaks The Sound Barrier The first in the series of incredible human endurance feats is Felix Baumgartner, a daredevil from Austria, was billed as Fearless Felix after he became the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power on October 14th, 2012....

By All That's Interesting • Aug 5, 2013

Five Absolutely Amazing Human Endurance Feats

Amazing Human Endurance Feats: Felix Baumgartner Breaks The Sound Barrier The first in the series of incredible human endurance feats is Felix Baumgartner, a daredevil from Austria, was billed as Fearless Felix after he became the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power on October 14th, 2012....

By All That's Interesting • August 5, 2013

Amazing Photographs Of The Summer Of 1969 In New York

While the social changes of the 1960s are often associated with California, New York was undergoing its own change.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jul 30, 2013

Amazing Photographs Of The Summer Of 1969 In New York

While the social changes of the 1960s are often associated with California, New York was undergoing its own change.

By Alexander Baldwin • July 30, 2013

Six Reminders Why You Need To Ground Your Idols

John Lennon: Public Advocate For Peace, Private Wife-Beater Although this public idol is most famous for his songs about love and his anti-war demonstrations, John Lennon’s entire life stands in stark contrast to the peaceful guru who moved millions with his idyllic vision in “Imagine.” The content of the Beatles’...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 26, 2013

Six Reminders Why You Need To Ground Your Idols

John Lennon: Public Advocate For Peace, Private Wife-Beater Although this public idol is most famous for his songs about love and his anti-war demonstrations, John Lennon’s entire life stands in stark contrast to the peaceful guru who moved millions with his idyllic vision in “Imagine.” The content of the Beatles’...

By All That's Interesting • July 26, 2013

How The Internet Is Destroying Your Brain And The Negative Impact Of The Internet

The Internet makes Google cat searches easier than ever but the long-lasting negative effects of Internet use are hiding in plain sight.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 20, 2013

How The Internet Is Destroying Your Brain And The Negative Impact Of The Internet

The Internet makes Google cat searches easier than ever but the long-lasting negative effects of Internet use are hiding in plain sight.

By All That's Interesting • July 20, 2013

Independence Day Celebrations Around The World

South Sudan: July 9, 2011 The Republic of South Sudan has fought for over half a century for the independence that it enjoys–and that makes it the world’s newest nation–today. Having first rid itself of the shackles by which the Egyptian Muhammad Ali Dynasty had bound it, Sudan proceeded to...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 2, 2013

Independence Day Celebrations Around The World

South Sudan: July 9, 2011 The Republic of South Sudan has fought for over half a century for the independence that it enjoys–and that makes it the world’s newest nation–today. Having first rid itself of the shackles by which the Egyptian Muhammad Ali Dynasty had bound it, Sudan proceeded to...

By All That's Interesting • July 2, 2013

Walking The Line With Nik Wallenda

Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda hails from a long lineage of death-defying, danger-devoted daredevils. Known as the Flying Wallendas, Nik owes his passion to great grandfather Karl Wallenda, the legendary aerialist who brought his tightrope troupe to America in the 20th century and provided much-needed inspiration–and relief–to audiences around the world...

By Savannah Cox • Jun 23, 2013

Walking The Line With Nik Wallenda

Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda hails from a long lineage of death-defying, danger-devoted daredevils. Known as the Flying Wallendas, Nik owes his passion to great grandfather Karl Wallenda, the legendary aerialist who brought his tightrope troupe to America in the 20th century and provided much-needed inspiration–and relief–to audiences around the world...

By Savannah Cox • June 23, 2013

August Landmesser, The Story Of The Man Behind The Crossed Arms

Learn more about the tragic story of August Landmesser, the man who refused to salute Hitler.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 20, 2013

August Landmesser, The Story Of The Man Behind The Crossed Arms

Learn more about the tragic story of August Landmesser, the man who refused to salute Hitler.

By Savannah Cox • June 20, 2013

Patrick Dougherty’s Stunning, Eco-Friendly Sculptures

As earth-friendly art continues to garner acclaim in many creative communities, the whimsical wood work of Patrick Dougherty shines bright.

By Savannah Cox • May 21, 2013

Patrick Dougherty’s Stunning, Eco-Friendly Sculptures

As earth-friendly art continues to garner acclaim in many creative communities, the whimsical wood work of Patrick Dougherty shines bright.

By Savannah Cox • May 21, 2013

The Most Absurd Fad Diets In The World

From eating tapeworms to existing only on hot air, check out the bizarre lengths which people have gone in order to shed a few pounds with absurd fad diets.

By Kiri Picone • May 19, 2013

The Most Absurd Fad Diets In The World

From eating tapeworms to existing only on hot air, check out the bizarre lengths which people have gone in order to shed a few pounds with absurd fad diets.

By Kiri Picone • May 19, 2013