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The Worst War Crimes Ever Imaginable

These horrific war crimes reveal a humanity that isn't good or bad, but absolutely sadistic.

By John Kuroski • Jun 2, 2016

The Worst War Crimes Ever Imaginable

These horrific war crimes reveal a humanity that isn't good or bad, but absolutely sadistic.

By John Kuroski • June 2, 2016

The 5 Scariest Diseases Scientists Found On The NYC Subway

The NYC subway: A series of infamously crowded, noisy, filthy underground tunnels that transport about 5.7 million people every weekday — and, apparently, disease. Last year, a team of researchers and volunteers at Weill Cornell Medicine swabbed benches, poles, and seats in all 466 open NYC subway stations on their...

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 30, 2016

The 5 Scariest Diseases Scientists Found On The NYC Subway

The NYC subway: A series of infamously crowded, noisy, filthy underground tunnels that transport about 5.7 million people every weekday — and, apparently, disease. Last year, a team of researchers and volunteers at Weill Cornell Medicine swabbed benches, poles, and seats in all 466 open NYC subway stations on their...

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 30, 2016

What Street Food Looks Like In North Korea

An Indonesian Instagrammer captures the surprising normalcy of ordering street food in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.

By Savannah Cox • May 28, 2016

What Street Food Looks Like In North Korea

An Indonesian Instagrammer captures the surprising normalcy of ordering street food in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.

By Savannah Cox • May 28, 2016

Indonesia Approves Chemical Castration, Death Penalty For Sex Offenders Targeting Children

Indonesia's president has now approved the use of chemical castration and death in cases against sex offenders who target children.

By John Kuroski • May 26, 2016

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Indonesia Approves Chemical Castration, Death Penalty For Sex Offenders Targeting Children

Indonesia's president has now approved the use of chemical castration and death in cases against sex offenders who target children.

By John Kuroski • May 26, 2016

The Summer Of Nantucket’s Sublime Sea Serpent

News travels fast in small towns -- especially when it involves huge footprints of a rumored mythical creature.

By Erin Kelly • May 26, 2016

The Summer Of Nantucket’s Sublime Sea Serpent

News travels fast in small towns -- especially when it involves huge footprints of a rumored mythical creature.

By Erin Kelly • May 26, 2016

35 Ellis Island Immigration Photos That Capture American Diversity

Contrary to what some might have you believe, American identity can look like many things. These Ellis Island immigration photos prove it.

By Erin Kelly • May 25, 2016

35 Ellis Island Immigration Photos That Capture American Diversity

Contrary to what some might have you believe, American identity can look like many things. These Ellis Island immigration photos prove it.

By Erin Kelly • May 25, 2016

In Wealthy Hong Kong, The Poor Are Living In Wire Cages

Thousands of poor people in Hong Kong are living in tiny, wire cage homes — and they're actually paying quite dearly for the privilege.

By Erin Kelly • May 22, 2016

In Wealthy Hong Kong, The Poor Are Living In Wire Cages

Thousands of poor people in Hong Kong are living in tiny, wire cage homes — and they're actually paying quite dearly for the privilege.

By Erin Kelly • May 22, 2016

Inside Mongolia’s Sacred Eagle-Hunting Tradition

AMID THE ASH-COLORED FOOTHILLS of the Altai mountains, the Kazakh people are on a hunt. Unlike most Western hunting experiences, the Kazakh do not rely on guns in pursuit of prey, but eagles — golden eagles, at that.

By Savannah Cox • May 21, 2016

Inside Mongolia’s Sacred Eagle-Hunting Tradition

AMID THE ASH-COLORED FOOTHILLS of the Altai mountains, the Kazakh people are on a hunt. Unlike most Western hunting experiences, the Kazakh do not rely on guns in pursuit of prey, but eagles — golden eagles, at that.

By Savannah Cox • May 21, 2016

All The World’s Countries, Ranked By Alcohol Consumption

When it comes to alcohol consumption by country, how does your stack up?

By John Kuroski • May 20, 2016

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All The World’s Countries, Ranked By Alcohol Consumption

When it comes to alcohol consumption by country, how does your stack up?

By John Kuroski • May 20, 2016

25 Of The Most Unbelievably True Antarctica Facts

These incredible Antarctica facts and pictures prove how gorgeous and mysterious this icy desert (yes, it's a desert) truly is.

By Erin Kelly • May 20, 2016

25 Of The Most Unbelievably True Antarctica Facts

These incredible Antarctica facts and pictures prove how gorgeous and mysterious this icy desert (yes, it's a desert) truly is.

By Erin Kelly • May 20, 2016