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21 Surreal Landscapes Even More Beautiful Than They Are Weird

If you’ve spent any time amid suburban sprawl, you might be inclined to think that the world is a pretty dull place. But once you step beyond the strip mall — say, to one of these destinations — you’ll soon realize that Earth holds a plethora of beautiful landscapes that...

By John Kuroski • Jun 29, 2016

21 Surreal Landscapes Even More Beautiful Than They Are Weird

If you’ve spent any time amid suburban sprawl, you might be inclined to think that the world is a pretty dull place. But once you step beyond the strip mall — say, to one of these destinations — you’ll soon realize that Earth holds a plethora of beautiful landscapes that...

By John Kuroski • June 29, 2016

Gorillas In The Crossfire At Africa’s Oldest National Park

The battle for Virunga National Park pits rangers against poachers and leaves gorillas in the crossfire. Thankfully, they're now faring better than ever.

By John Kuroski • Jun 25, 2016

Gorillas In The Crossfire At Africa’s Oldest National Park

The battle for Virunga National Park pits rangers against poachers and leaves gorillas in the crossfire. Thankfully, they're now faring better than ever.

By John Kuroski • June 25, 2016

The Indonesian Ritual That Takes Place On An Active Volcano

The Yadnya Kasada Festival at Mount Bromo has worshipers toss goods into a volcano, but not many sacrifices make it to the bottom.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 21, 2016

The Indonesian Ritual That Takes Place On An Active Volcano

The Yadnya Kasada Festival at Mount Bromo has worshipers toss goods into a volcano, but not many sacrifices make it to the bottom.

By Erin Kelly • June 21, 2016

This Chinese College Entrance Exam Can Make Or Break You

Many in the United States are quick to criticize standardized testing, but a glance at gaokao, China’s college entrance exam, offers some perspective on just how bad standardized testing can actually be. By the time Chinese high school students take gaokao, they have often spent up to half their lives...

By Erin Kelly • Jun 15, 2016

This Chinese College Entrance Exam Can Make Or Break You

Many in the United States are quick to criticize standardized testing, but a glance at gaokao, China’s college entrance exam, offers some perspective on just how bad standardized testing can actually be. By the time Chinese high school students take gaokao, they have often spent up to half their lives...

By Erin Kelly • June 15, 2016

14 Places That Probably Stole America’s Flag — And The One America Stole From

Betsy Ross didn’t design the American flag. Neither did George Washington, Ben Franklin, or anyone else you’ve ever heard of (unless you’ve heard of Francis Hopkinson). Nor was the flag’s design handed down by the gods to some mythical steward in a moment of dramatic inspiration. It was instead crafted...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 14, 2016

14 Places That Probably Stole America’s Flag — And The One America Stole From

Betsy Ross didn’t design the American flag. Neither did George Washington, Ben Franklin, or anyone else you’ve ever heard of (unless you’ve heard of Francis Hopkinson). Nor was the flag’s design handed down by the gods to some mythical steward in a moment of dramatic inspiration. It was instead crafted...

By All That's Interesting • June 14, 2016

Lasers Reveal Medieval Cambodian Cities Hidden In Jungle

Archeologists used lasers to uncover several ancient Cambodian cities that might shed new light on the history of the Khmer Empire.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jun 13, 2016

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Lasers Reveal Medieval Cambodian Cities Hidden In Jungle

Archeologists used lasers to uncover several ancient Cambodian cities that might shed new light on the history of the Khmer Empire.

By Elisabeth Sherman • June 13, 2016

Summer Of 1977 In New York City

From the blackout to the .44 caliber killer, these photos of New York City in the summer of 1977 reveal a city on the brink of collapse.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 13, 2016

Summer Of 1977 In New York City

From the blackout to the .44 caliber killer, these photos of New York City in the summer of 1977 reveal a city on the brink of collapse.

By All That's Interesting • June 13, 2016

Weegee Photos Of Post-Prohibition NYC Gang Wars

Weegee, the world's first paparazzo, documented the brutality of New York's gang wars of the 1930s and 1940s like no one before or since.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 10, 2016

Weegee Photos Of Post-Prohibition NYC Gang Wars

Weegee, the world's first paparazzo, documented the brutality of New York's gang wars of the 1930s and 1940s like no one before or since.

By Savannah Cox • June 10, 2016

What The West Gets Right (And Wrong) About Women In Islam

Much has been said – and continues to be said – about the position of women in Islam. But how much does the West get right, and how much is a myth? THE ROLE WOMEN PLAY in Islamic society is much discussed — and criticized — in the West. Some...

By Richard Stockton • Jun 10, 2016

What The West Gets Right (And Wrong) About Women In Islam

Much has been said – and continues to be said – about the position of women in Islam. But how much does the West get right, and how much is a myth? THE ROLE WOMEN PLAY in Islamic society is much discussed — and criticized — in the West. Some...

By Richard Stockton • June 10, 2016

Albinos Are Being Hunted And Killed For Their Body Parts In Malawi

A shocking new report reveals just how many albinos, mostly children, are being killed for their body parts in the African nation of Malawi.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 7, 2016

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Albinos Are Being Hunted And Killed For Their Body Parts In Malawi

A shocking new report reveals just how many albinos, mostly children, are being killed for their body parts in the African nation of Malawi.

By All That's Interesting • June 7, 2016