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Your World This Week, Jan. 10 – 16

This week in health and medicine: Why pizza boxes are bad for your health, New York says hello to medical marijuana, and bisexuality is on the rise while cancer death rates drop. Why Pizza Boxes May Be Worse For Your Health Than Pizza Last week, the FDA banned three chemicals...

By All That's Interesting • Jan 11, 2016

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Your World This Week, Jan. 10 – 16

This week in health and medicine: Why pizza boxes are bad for your health, New York says hello to medical marijuana, and bisexuality is on the rise while cancer death rates drop. Why Pizza Boxes May Be Worse For Your Health Than Pizza Last week, the FDA banned three chemicals...

By All That's Interesting • January 11, 2016

Most Americans Couldn’t Afford An Emergency $500 Expense

The economy is improving, but most American savings accounts still couldn't handle surprise expenses, and it's leaving some in dire situations.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 8, 2016

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Most Americans Couldn’t Afford An Emergency $500 Expense

The economy is improving, but most American savings accounts still couldn't handle surprise expenses, and it's leaving some in dire situations.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 8, 2016

Video Of The Day: A German Carpenter Has Invented An On/Off Switch For Your Testicles

A German carpenter is hoping to revolutionize contraception with a simple valve that can turn the flow of sperm on and off with the flip of a switch.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 6, 2016

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Video Of The Day: A German Carpenter Has Invented An On/Off Switch For Your Testicles

A German carpenter is hoping to revolutionize contraception with a simple valve that can turn the flow of sperm on and off with the flip of a switch.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 6, 2016

How To Buy The Presidency: Four Absurd, Corrupt U.S. Election Laws And Processes

From institutional racism and corporate machinations to government incompetence, these four elements of our electoral process explain why it's not the people who actually choose the president.

By Callie Stewart • Jan 6, 2016

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How To Buy The Presidency: Four Absurd, Corrupt U.S. Election Laws And Processes

From institutional racism and corporate machinations to government incompetence, these four elements of our electoral process explain why it's not the people who actually choose the president.

By Callie Stewart • January 6, 2016

What You Need To Know About The Militia Standoff In Oregon

A cadre of white, armed Americans overtook an Oregon federal wildlife refuge on Saturday night. The group claims it is doing so to fight against the so-called tyranny of the federal government, adding that they are not opposed to inflicting violence if the situation calls for it. Militia leader Ryan...

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 4, 2016

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What You Need To Know About The Militia Standoff In Oregon

A cadre of white, armed Americans overtook an Oregon federal wildlife refuge on Saturday night. The group claims it is doing so to fight against the so-called tyranny of the federal government, adding that they are not opposed to inflicting violence if the situation calls for it. Militia leader Ryan...

By Nickolaus Hines • January 4, 2016

The 22 Memorable Quotes That Encapsulated 2015

From the horrors of ISIS and the Syrian civil war to historic climate change talks and a pope that seems to have charmed the world, 2015 saw some major upheavals worldwide, both good and bad. As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look at some of the...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 25, 2015

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The 22 Memorable Quotes That Encapsulated 2015

From the horrors of ISIS and the Syrian civil war to historic climate change talks and a pope that seems to have charmed the world, 2015 saw some major upheavals worldwide, both good and bad. As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look at some of the...

By All That's Interesting • December 25, 2015

Graph Of The Day: The Appalling Facts Behind Modern Slavery

On December 18, 1865, slavery officially ended in the United States. Secretary of State William Seward verified the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, stating “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the...

By Nickolaus Hines • Dec 18, 2015

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Graph Of The Day: The Appalling Facts Behind Modern Slavery

On December 18, 1865, slavery officially ended in the United States. Secretary of State William Seward verified the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, stating “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the...

By Nickolaus Hines • December 18, 2015

20 Surprising Quotes To Celebrate Pope Francis’ Birthday

El Papa Francesco turns 79 years old today. From calling on the world to combat climate change to his professional past as a janitor, chef and club bouncer, the current head of the Catholic Church challenges popular conceptions of the papacy, wooing diverse audiences from around the world. On his...

By Erin Kelly • Dec 17, 2015

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20 Surprising Quotes To Celebrate Pope Francis’ Birthday

El Papa Francesco turns 79 years old today. From calling on the world to combat climate change to his professional past as a janitor, chef and club bouncer, the current head of the Catholic Church challenges popular conceptions of the papacy, wooing diverse audiences from around the world. On his...

By Erin Kelly • December 17, 2015

Watch An Alleged Serial Rapist’s Response To Justice Being Served

When the judge handed down Holtzclaw's verdict, the former Oklahoma police officer wept in disbelief. "How could you do this?" Holtzclaw asked, maintaining his innocence to this day.

By Nickolaus Hines • Dec 14, 2015

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Watch An Alleged Serial Rapist’s Response To Justice Being Served

When the judge handed down Holtzclaw's verdict, the former Oklahoma police officer wept in disbelief. "How could you do this?" Holtzclaw asked, maintaining his innocence to this day.

By Nickolaus Hines • December 14, 2015

Five Gun Control Facts Both Sides Need To Stop Getting Wrong

From who's holding up the debate to who's actually profiting from mass shootings, these are the five sobering gun control facts both sides need to stop getting wrong if things are going to improve.

By Callie Stewart • Dec 14, 2015

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Five Gun Control Facts Both Sides Need To Stop Getting Wrong

From who's holding up the debate to who's actually profiting from mass shootings, these are the five sobering gun control facts both sides need to stop getting wrong if things are going to improve.

By Callie Stewart • December 14, 2015

New Documentary Highlights Growing Criminalization Of The U.S. Homeless

Across the country, people are being criminalized essentially for being homeless — and in Boise, Idaho, some are fighting back. Criminalization of homelessness has been on the rise in cities across America since early 2009. Recent studies by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty indicate that in over...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 8, 2015

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New Documentary Highlights Growing Criminalization Of The U.S. Homeless

Across the country, people are being criminalized essentially for being homeless — and in Boise, Idaho, some are fighting back. Criminalization of homelessness has been on the rise in cities across America since early 2009. Recent studies by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty indicate that in over...

By All That's Interesting • December 8, 2015