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11 Fascinating Facts About One World Trade Center

One World Trade (formerly known as the Freedom Tower) has become an architectural and emotional force in Lower Manhattan. Here's why.

12 Powerful Mother Teresa Quotes That Will Stay with You

Find daily motivation in this curated collection of quotes from Mother Teresa that celebrates her...

8 Presidents Caught in Rare Candid Pictures

In these excerpted quotes from his book, Presidential Picture Stories, veteran photojournalist Dennis Brack chronicles...

Can a Judge Force Parents to Change a Baby’s Name?

They didn’t name their son Messiah because it means God, and they didn’t think a...

Why It Costs What It Costs: Vacuum Cleaners

Learn what to look for when buying a new vacuum.

The Best Art Books to Give as Gifts

Socks and underwear may come and go, but these beautiful art books will be enjoyed...

Dorothea Lange: Her Photos, in Her Own Words

"You know there are moments such as these when time stands still and all you...

5 Epic Tech Fails

Yep: These dumb things really happened thanks to “smart” devices.

Photo Essay: A Surfer Makes Waves With Post-Hurricane Relief

After Superstorm Sandy devastated coastal communities in New York and New Jersey, professional surfer turned...

This Fire Chief Had the Guts to Bring Down a Bank Robber

A former boxing champion takes a repeat offender off the streets.

The Most Comforting Roald Dahl Quotes

Roald Dahl's classic tales of acceptance are the stuff of childhood, but sometimes grown-ups need...

Why Do Sunglasses Cost What They Cost?

Which pair is worth your dollars? We'll help you decide.

These Inspiring Photos Helped a Child with Muscular Dystrophy

An amateur photographer helps a boy with muscular dystrophy achieve his dreams.

10 Funny Tweets That Would Have Changed History

Imagine if history's greats had access to the soap box that is Twitter; their famous...

These Adorable Animals Get By With a Little Help From Their Friends

Meet five sweet pets that are doing just fine thanks to technology, ingenuity, and some...

Who Said It Best: ‘Veep’ or Real Life VP Joe Biden?

Vice President Joe Biden is well known for his garrulousness, but how does his loquacity...

13 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Being Pope

He's the Holy Father, but he's also a man, and running the Church is a...

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What’s Your News IQ? And Other Fun, Challenging Quizzes

Sure, the news is widely available and readily accessible thanks to social media, but how...

Here’s the Mid-Week Pep Talk You Desperately Need, from Kid President

Just in time for the mid-week doldrums, the pint-sized, well-dressed internet sensation Kid President has...

Great Kids: Tennessee Teens Honor Their Special Pal With Homecoming Crown

In a touching twist to the traditional story of homecoming king and queen, three teenage...

Must-Reads: Remembering LBJ’s Final Days

This Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of his death, but President Lyndon Johnson still looms...

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