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What We Love This Week, Volume CXXVIII

The First Color Photographs Of The United States On some subconscious level, most of us imagine that the world before, say, 1920 existed in black and white. And why not? That’s what the photographic record of the era would have us believe. But as far back as 1889–14 years before...

By John Kuroski • Jun 26, 2015

What We Love This Week, Volume CXXVIII

The First Color Photographs Of The United States On some subconscious level, most of us imagine that the world before, say, 1920 existed in black and white. And why not? That’s what the photographic record of the era would have us believe. But as far back as 1889–14 years before...

By John Kuroski • June 26, 2015

TreeHouse Point: The Treetop Getaway For Grown-Ups

Explore TreeHouse Point, Washington's wondrous treehouse hotel, and discover its surprising ins and outs with these stunning photos and facts.

By John Kuroski • Jun 23, 2015

TreeHouse Point: The Treetop Getaway For Grown-Ups

Explore TreeHouse Point, Washington's wondrous treehouse hotel, and discover its surprising ins and outs with these stunning photos and facts.

By John Kuroski • June 23, 2015

20 Surprising Travel Destinations You Need To Visit This Summer

From historic wonders to unknown luxury getaways to Mother Nature’s most beautiful locales, these vacation spots from all over the world should definitely snag a spot on your bucket list. As you plan your next big trip, consider these surprising travel destinations from around the world. As we mentioned before,...

By Kiri Picone • Jun 22, 2015

20 Surprising Travel Destinations You Need To Visit This Summer

From historic wonders to unknown luxury getaways to Mother Nature’s most beautiful locales, these vacation spots from all over the world should definitely snag a spot on your bucket list. As you plan your next big trip, consider these surprising travel destinations from around the world. As we mentioned before,...

By Kiri Picone • June 22, 2015

Meteora, Greece: Where The Monks Pray In The Clouds

Take a four-hour drive from Athens and you'll find yourself in staring upward at the sublime rock formations of Meteora, Greece.

By John Schellhase • Jun 8, 2015

Meteora, Greece: Where The Monks Pray In The Clouds

Take a four-hour drive from Athens and you'll find yourself in staring upward at the sublime rock formations of Meteora, Greece.

By John Schellhase • June 8, 2015

Salt Caves Might Not Be A Fountain Of Youth, But They’re Still Stunning

Salt caves are proliferating in terms of popularity and praise. Their physical benefits are uncertain, but as this gallery shows, their beauty is not.

By Erin Kelly • May 29, 2015

Salt Caves Might Not Be A Fountain Of Youth, But They’re Still Stunning

Salt caves are proliferating in terms of popularity and praise. Their physical benefits are uncertain, but as this gallery shows, their beauty is not.

By Erin Kelly • May 29, 2015

Kaldi And The Dancing Goats: How One Boy “Discovered” Coffee

While some may think of Italy as the epicenter of the world’s coffee addiction, the world’s most popular drug arrived to Europe fairly late in history. In fact, coffee was born in Ethiopia. Both the arabica and robusta varieties have their origins there. Today, around 5,000 varieties of arabica grow...

By John Schellhase • May 23, 2015

Kaldi And The Dancing Goats: How One Boy “Discovered” Coffee

While some may think of Italy as the epicenter of the world’s coffee addiction, the world’s most popular drug arrived to Europe fairly late in history. In fact, coffee was born in Ethiopia. Both the arabica and robusta varieties have their origins there. Today, around 5,000 varieties of arabica grow...

By John Schellhase • May 23, 2015

Red Medicine: Is Cuba The New Global Leader In Medical Science?

As the United States has taken some initial steps to reopen trade with Cuba, many of us are learning about the latter’s revolutionary, often successful medical interventions throughout recent history. Earlier this year, Cuba sent droves of doctors to Africa to aid in resolving the Ebola crisis, but most recently,...

By Chris Altman • May 19, 2015

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Red Medicine: Is Cuba The New Global Leader In Medical Science?

As the United States has taken some initial steps to reopen trade with Cuba, many of us are learning about the latter’s revolutionary, often successful medical interventions throughout recent history. Earlier this year, Cuba sent droves of doctors to Africa to aid in resolving the Ebola crisis, but most recently,...

By Chris Altman • May 19, 2015

The First Trillionaires Will Be Made In Space: The Future Of Mining

As space colonization begins to look like more of a reality, the private sector has set its sights on space mining.

By All That's Interesting • May 18, 2015

The First Trillionaires Will Be Made In Space: The Future Of Mining

As space colonization begins to look like more of a reality, the private sector has set its sights on space mining.

By All That's Interesting • May 18, 2015

Why Sintra, Portugal Might Be Earth’s Greatest Hidden Gem Among Historic Cities

From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle, it's easy to see why Sintra, Portugal ranks with the most wondrous historic cities on Earth.

By John Schellhase • May 12, 2015

Why Sintra, Portugal Might Be Earth’s Greatest Hidden Gem Among Historic Cities

From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle, it's easy to see why Sintra, Portugal ranks with the most wondrous historic cities on Earth.

By John Schellhase • May 12, 2015

What We Love This Week, Volume CXXI

China Knows How To Do Crowds Surely, you remember the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a staggering visual display that turned crowds into art. Well, the Chinese people have not lost that skill set in the years since. Whether the mass coordination is precise out of necessity (military...

By John Kuroski • May 8, 2015

What We Love This Week, Volume CXXI

China Knows How To Do Crowds Surely, you remember the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a staggering visual display that turned crowds into art. Well, the Chinese people have not lost that skill set in the years since. Whether the mass coordination is precise out of necessity (military...

By John Kuroski • May 8, 2015