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Welcome To Kumbh Mela, The Largest Human Gathering On Earth

These eye-popping images from Kumbh Mela reveal what it's like when 100 million people come together for this one-of-a-kind event.

By John Kuroski • Aug 8, 2016

Welcome To Kumbh Mela, The Largest Human Gathering On Earth

These eye-popping images from Kumbh Mela reveal what it's like when 100 million people come together for this one-of-a-kind event.

By John Kuroski • August 8, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 17 – 23

America’s Christian entertainment industry, facial tattoos in Myanmar, flappers hiding booze, new UNESCO sites, surprising New York City photos. Inside America’s Christian Entertainment Industry Although some of the Christian entertainment/education industry’s highest profile destinations — including Kentucky’s Creation Museum and newly opened Noah’s Ark Encounter — were quite costly to...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 22, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 17 – 23

America’s Christian entertainment industry, facial tattoos in Myanmar, flappers hiding booze, new UNESCO sites, surprising New York City photos. Inside America’s Christian Entertainment Industry Although some of the Christian entertainment/education industry’s highest profile destinations — including Kentucky’s Creation Museum and newly opened Noah’s Ark Encounter — were quite costly to...

By All That's Interesting • July 22, 2016

The Untold Story Behind Humanity’s Obsession With Virginity

From ancient Greece to Britney Spears, this is story of how society came to value virginity -- and how the myth hurts women.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 21, 2016

The Untold Story Behind Humanity’s Obsession With Virginity

From ancient Greece to Britney Spears, this is story of how society came to value virginity -- and how the myth hurts women.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 21, 2016

Why Muslim Refugees Are Converting To Christianity

As the refugee crisis continues, increasing numbers of those arriving in Western European countries are converting to Christianity, the Guardian reported.

By Savannah Cox • Jul 18, 2016

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Why Muslim Refugees Are Converting To Christianity

As the refugee crisis continues, increasing numbers of those arriving in Western European countries are converting to Christianity, the Guardian reported.

By Savannah Cox • July 18, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 3 – 9

Vintage 1970s New York City photos, China’s massive mosquito breeding project, inside the Steinway piano factory, Ramadan 2016 in photos, and the best ATI photography. English Photographer Captures Life In New York City In The 1970s Forty years ago, you wouldn’t find a sliver of the New York City that...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 8, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 3 – 9

Vintage 1970s New York City photos, China’s massive mosquito breeding project, inside the Steinway piano factory, Ramadan 2016 in photos, and the best ATI photography. English Photographer Captures Life In New York City In The 1970s Forty years ago, you wouldn’t find a sliver of the New York City that...

By All That's Interesting • July 8, 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

What We Loved This Week, Jun. 5 – 11

Vintage New York photos from the 1970s and 1980s, 21 truly bizarre sex facts, a photographer shoots his own eye, what American Muslims actually look like, and the life of 21st century cowboys. Photographer Captures Life In New York In The 1970s and 1980s Photographer Robert Herman has been capturing...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 10, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jun. 5 – 11

Vintage New York photos from the 1970s and 1980s, 21 truly bizarre sex facts, a photographer shoots his own eye, what American Muslims actually look like, and the life of 21st century cowboys. Photographer Captures Life In New York In The 1970s and 1980s Photographer Robert Herman has been capturing...

By All That's Interesting • June 10, 2016

The Ins And Outs Of Polygamy And The Mormon Church

Mormonism’s relationship with polygamy is hard to shake — so just how did it all start, and why? As the United States teetered on the brink of civil war in 1856, the Republican Party panicked. At that year’s presidential convention, discussion centered largely on slavery and the crisis that would...

By Savannah Cox • Jun 1, 2016

The Ins And Outs Of Polygamy And The Mormon Church

Mormonism’s relationship with polygamy is hard to shake — so just how did it all start, and why? As the United States teetered on the brink of civil war in 1856, the Republican Party panicked. At that year’s presidential convention, discussion centered largely on slavery and the crisis that would...

By Savannah Cox • June 1, 2016

Five Of The Strangest Things Scientologists Actually Believe

According to its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, "Scientology is the science of knowing how to know answers" — and practicing Scientologists are convinced they know some pretty bizarre things to be true.

By Callie Stewart • May 9, 2016

Five Of The Strangest Things Scientologists Actually Believe

According to its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, "Scientology is the science of knowing how to know answers" — and practicing Scientologists are convinced they know some pretty bizarre things to be true.

By Callie Stewart • May 9, 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