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Private Prisons: American Slavery, Under New Management

With U.S. crime down yet prisoners up, and private prisons raking in billions off their labor, it's becoming increasingly clear that American slavery has returned with a new name.

By John Kuroski May 5, 2016

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Private Prisons: American Slavery, Under New Management

With U.S. crime down yet prisoners up, and private prisons raking in billions off their labor, it's becoming increasingly clear that American slavery has returned with a new name.

By John Kuroski May 5, 2016

The Beltane Fire Festival Welcomes Summer With Flames, Nudity, Masks, And More

Forget buying a new bathing suit; each year, performers in Edinburgh, Scotland's Beltane Fire Festival welcome summer with flames and nudity.

By Elisabeth Sherman Apr 30, 2016

The Beltane Fire Festival Welcomes Summer With Flames, Nudity, Masks, And More

Forget buying a new bathing suit; each year, performers in Edinburgh, Scotland's Beltane Fire Festival welcome summer with flames and nudity.

By Elisabeth Sherman April 30, 2016

The 15 Best Summer Olympics Photos From The Past And Present

These amazing Summer Olympics photos from throughout history show the world united in admiration of the possibilities of the human form.

By Erin Kelly Apr 28, 2016

The 15 Best Summer Olympics Photos From The Past And Present

These amazing Summer Olympics photos from throughout history show the world united in admiration of the possibilities of the human form.

By Erin Kelly April 28, 2016

Venture Down Into The 21 Most Beautiful Caves On Earth

From azure caverns to crystal-bedded lakes, find your inner explorer with these 21 photos and facts about the world's most incredible caves.

By All That's Interesting Apr 27, 2016

Venture Down Into The 21 Most Beautiful Caves On Earth

From azure caverns to crystal-bedded lakes, find your inner explorer with these 21 photos and facts about the world's most incredible caves.

By All That's Interesting April 27, 2016

Then and Now: El Castillo’s Unbelievable Rebirth

This incredible photo comparison shows how archaeologists restored the abandoned Mayan temple of El Castillo in Chichen Itza to its former glory.

By Elisabeth Sherman Apr 27, 2016

Then and Now: El Castillo’s Unbelievable Rebirth

This incredible photo comparison shows how archaeologists restored the abandoned Mayan temple of El Castillo in Chichen Itza to its former glory.

By Elisabeth Sherman April 27, 2016

The Great Barrier Reef Could Be Global Warming’s Latest Victim Because Of Coral Bleaching

Coral bleaching is killing the world's most impressive reef. These stunning photos reveal exactly what's at stake.

By Erin Kelly Apr 27, 2016

The Great Barrier Reef Could Be Global Warming’s Latest Victim Because Of Coral Bleaching

Coral bleaching is killing the world's most impressive reef. These stunning photos reveal exactly what's at stake.

By Erin Kelly April 27, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines Apr 26, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines April 26, 2016