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These Potash Evaporation Ponds Look Completely Bizarre

What's that bright blue speck of water in the middle of Utah's desert? The potash evaporation ponds may look bizarre, but they have a very specific purpose.

By Kiri Picone • Mar 31, 2015

These Potash Evaporation Ponds Look Completely Bizarre

What's that bright blue speck of water in the middle of Utah's desert? The potash evaporation ponds may look bizarre, but they have a very specific purpose.

By Kiri Picone • March 31, 2015

Alaska Warmed Over: Race Dogs Move North In Search Of Snow

Due to warm temperatures, Alaska's most famous race, the Iditarod Race, moves north this year in search of snow.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 18, 2015

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Alaska Warmed Over: Race Dogs Move North In Search Of Snow

Due to warm temperatures, Alaska's most famous race, the Iditarod Race, moves north this year in search of snow.

By Erin Kelly • March 18, 2015

Don’t Have The Budget For International Travel? Check Out These Hidden Wonders Of The United States

The Earth is filled with natural wonders, carved and sculpted by nature’s passage of time. Mountains and rivers chiseled by ancient glaciers dot the global landscape, along with waterfalls, caves and marshes. Surprisingly, many of these impressive features can be found in America, across its expansive 3.8 million square miles....

By Susan Sims • Mar 13, 2015

Don’t Have The Budget For International Travel? Check Out These Hidden Wonders Of The United States

The Earth is filled with natural wonders, carved and sculpted by nature’s passage of time. Mountains and rivers chiseled by ancient glaciers dot the global landscape, along with waterfalls, caves and marshes. Surprisingly, many of these impressive features can be found in America, across its expansive 3.8 million square miles....

By Susan Sims • March 13, 2015

Thirty-Three Maps That Explain The United States Better Than Any Textbook

From the prevalence of meth labs to the real size of Alaska, we look at fascinating maps that uncover the United States of America.

By Alexander Baldwin • Mar 2, 2015

Thirty-Three Maps That Explain The United States Better Than Any Textbook

From the prevalence of meth labs to the real size of Alaska, we look at fascinating maps that uncover the United States of America.

By Alexander Baldwin • March 2, 2015

Barbara Walters Reminds Us Why We Should Still Have Faith In Journalism

Journalism is seeing some dark days-which means that a look back on Barbara Walters' career is even more nostalgic.

By Abby Norman • Feb 24, 2015

Barbara Walters Reminds Us Why We Should Still Have Faith In Journalism

Journalism is seeing some dark days-which means that a look back on Barbara Walters' career is even more nostalgic.

By Abby Norman • February 24, 2015

30 Quintessential Mark Twain Quotes On Philosophy, Life, And Politics

Referred to as the “greatest American humorist of his age”, Mark Twain was both admired and derided for his biting take on all facets of life. From religion to politics to philosophy, we look at thirty perfect Mark Twain quotes that embody his rapier wit: Enjoy our collection of Mark...

By Alexander Baldwin • Feb 14, 2015

30 Quintessential Mark Twain Quotes On Philosophy, Life, And Politics

Referred to as the “greatest American humorist of his age”, Mark Twain was both admired and derided for his biting take on all facets of life. From religion to politics to philosophy, we look at thirty perfect Mark Twain quotes that embody his rapier wit: Enjoy our collection of Mark...

By Alexander Baldwin • February 14, 2015

Vintage Las Vegas: From Humble City To Desert Metropolis

Before towering hotels and brightly lit casinos covered the strip, vintage Las Vegas was a humble gambling town in the middle of the desert.

By Kiri Picone • Jan 4, 2015

Vintage Las Vegas: From Humble City To Desert Metropolis

Before towering hotels and brightly lit casinos covered the strip, vintage Las Vegas was a humble gambling town in the middle of the desert.

By Kiri Picone • January 4, 2015

Banned In America: Books, Films, Ads And More

These books, movies, advertisements, toys and ideas have all been banned in America at one point or another.

By Kiri Picone • Dec 26, 2014

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Banned In America: Books, Films, Ads And More

These books, movies, advertisements, toys and ideas have all been banned in America at one point or another.

By Kiri Picone • December 26, 2014

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • Dec 19, 2014

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • December 19, 2014

This Is What The Meth Epidemic In America Looks Like

Anti-drug advertisements like the Not Even Once campaign and major media coverage of meth abuse would have one believe that America is at war with toothless, murdering drug users. Meth is bad, plain and simple, but new studies suggest that it isn’t the epidemic of media portrayals. Here are the...

By Susan Sims • Dec 8, 2014

This Is What The Meth Epidemic In America Looks Like

Anti-drug advertisements like the Not Even Once campaign and major media coverage of meth abuse would have one believe that America is at war with toothless, murdering drug users. Meth is bad, plain and simple, but new studies suggest that it isn’t the epidemic of media portrayals. Here are the...

By Susan Sims • December 8, 2014