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Meet Stephen Wiltshire: An Autistic Artist Who Can Draw Entire Cities From Memory

Diagnosed with autism, Stephen Wiltshire was nonverbal until age seven. Now, he draws entire cities from memory.

By Katie Serena • May 13, 2019

Meet Stephen Wiltshire: An Autistic Artist Who Can Draw Entire Cities From Memory

Diagnosed with autism, Stephen Wiltshire was nonverbal until age seven. Now, he draws entire cities from memory.

By Katie Serena • May 13, 2019

Scientists Find Aldabra Rail Bird That Went Extinct And Then Re-Evolved Back Into Existence

"There was an almost complete turn over in the fauna. Everything…went extinct. Yet as the Aldabra rail still lives on today, something must have happened for it to have returned."

By Marco Margaritoff • May 13, 2019

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Scientists Find Aldabra Rail Bird That Went Extinct And Then Re-Evolved Back Into Existence

"There was an almost complete turn over in the fauna. Everything…went extinct. Yet as the Aldabra rail still lives on today, something must have happened for it to have returned."

By Marco Margaritoff • May 13, 2019

China Is Using Brain Implants To Treat Addiction In A World-First

The rest of the world has ethical and scientific concerns, though West Virginia is set to begin similar clinical trials in June.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 10, 2019

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China Is Using Brain Implants To Treat Addiction In A World-First

The rest of the world has ethical and scientific concerns, though West Virginia is set to begin similar clinical trials in June.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 10, 2019

33 Facts About Canada That Reveal The Country Of Human Toe Cocktails And Bathtub Races

These fun facts about Canada present a country much more eclectic — and weirder — than you may have ever thought.

By Leah Silverman • May 9, 2019

33 Facts About Canada That Reveal The Country Of Human Toe Cocktails And Bathtub Races

These fun facts about Canada present a country much more eclectic — and weirder — than you may have ever thought.

By Leah Silverman • May 9, 2019

33 Photos Inside The Liberation Of Paris, When The French Capital Was Freed Of Nazi Control

In June of 1940, the vibrant City of Lights turned overcast for four years while occupied by the Nazis, but all that would change with the liberation of Paris.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

33 Photos Inside The Liberation Of Paris, When The French Capital Was Freed Of Nazi Control

In June of 1940, the vibrant City of Lights turned overcast for four years while occupied by the Nazis, but all that would change with the liberation of Paris.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

Frenchman Completes 4-Month-Long Voyage Across The Atlantic In A Giant Barrel

The 72-year-old spent four months at sea in the unusual vessel and brought a fishing rod, foie gras, and wine on his trip.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

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Frenchman Completes 4-Month-Long Voyage Across The Atlantic In A Giant Barrel

The 72-year-old spent four months at sea in the unusual vessel and brought a fishing rod, foie gras, and wine on his trip.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

Kim Kardashian West Has Helped Free 17 First-Time, Non-Violent Drug Offenders From Prison This Year

"I just felt like I wanted to be able to fight for people who have paid their dues to society. I just felt like the system could be so different, and I wanted to fight to fix it, and if I knew more, I could do more."

By Marco Margaritoff • May 8, 2019

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Kim Kardashian West Has Helped Free 17 First-Time, Non-Violent Drug Offenders From Prison This Year

"I just felt like I wanted to be able to fight for people who have paid their dues to society. I just felt like the system could be so different, and I wanted to fight to fix it, and if I knew more, I could do more."

By Marco Margaritoff • May 8, 2019

Billionaire Drug Company Founder John Kapoor Convicted Of Illegally Profiting From Opioid Epidemic

John Kapoor's conviction sets an enormous precedent: He's the first pharmaceutical boss to be convicted for his role in the U.S. opioid epidemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 7, 2019

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Billionaire Drug Company Founder John Kapoor Convicted Of Illegally Profiting From Opioid Epidemic

John Kapoor's conviction sets an enormous precedent: He's the first pharmaceutical boss to be convicted for his role in the U.S. opioid epidemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 7, 2019

The Hidden History Of The Abraham Lincoln Assassination

Discover why the wider Abraham Lincoln assassination plot was far larger than the death of one man and how this three-pronged attack sent out violent aftershocks for decades to come.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 3, 2019

The Hidden History Of The Abraham Lincoln Assassination

Discover why the wider Abraham Lincoln assassination plot was far larger than the death of one man and how this three-pronged attack sent out violent aftershocks for decades to come.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 3, 2019

Scientology Cruise Ship Quarantined In St. Lucia Due To Measles Outbreak On Board

The ship allegedly provides "a religious retreat ministering the most advanced level of spiritual counseling," which apparently also includes a four-day standstill due to measles.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2019

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Scientology Cruise Ship Quarantined In St. Lucia Due To Measles Outbreak On Board

The ship allegedly provides "a religious retreat ministering the most advanced level of spiritual counseling," which apparently also includes a four-day standstill due to measles.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2019