by Kelsey Timmerman, author of Where Am I Wearing? In my global quest to answer the question "Where Am I Wearing?" I picked my favorite items out of my wardrobe and traced them back to where they were assembled. I went to Honduras for my favorite T-shirt, Cambodia for my all-American blue jeans, and China for my flip-flops. In Bangladesh, I tracked down the factory that made my Jingle These Christmas boxers. Here are a few glimpses from my experience, including one case where I almost... READ ON
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By Adam K. Raymond Misspelling album titles is one of the grandest traditions in music. From The Zombies' Odessey and Oracle released in 1968 to Ghostface Killah's The Big Doe Rehab released in 2007, misspelling titles, intentionally or not, transcends time and genre. Here are 10 of our favorites and the stories behind them. 1. Rejoyce: The Christmas Album - Jessica Simpson... READ ON
On this date in 1881, Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as President of the United States. Our friend Thomas Sonnenschein is here to honor the underappreciated, overnamed twenty-first president. Many years ago, in a college trivia tournament, a moderator asked a question: Who is the least-known American president? The question itself invited more questions. Least known by whom? American historians? The general public? Nepalese monarchs? And, of course, if the least-known president is well known... READ ON
by Martin Lewis Dreaming of a remote island where you can really get away from it all? So far away that you may never (be able to) come back? Before we begin, you might want to fire up Google Earth to help you find your way. North Sentinel... READ ON
BY MEGHAN HOLOHAN. It seems like government agencies are ready to party like it's 1984. In its zeal to prevent another terrorism attack, the U.S. has relaxed laws that protect our privacy, making it easier for the government to keep an eye on you. The following four products could help Big Brother keep watch. 1. Wristy Business: Monitors for Airline... READ ON
We're blowing our whistles on the top turncoats in history and giving away all their dirty little secrets. BY CHRISTOPHER CONNOLLY 1. Anna Sage: Dillinger's Deadly... READ ON
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By Meghan Holohan. The history of scientific discovery is full of missteps. Sometimes iffy ideas lead to stronger theories. Other times, a good idea becomes a bad idea. And still others seem like they were always bad ideas (if scientists don't understand why something glows in the dark, maybe you shouldn't paint your face with it). 1. Fire-proof... READ ON
Ed. note: Because the article covers a controversial topic, and a rightfully emotional subject, many readers have been asking for our editorial sources. While we've double-checked many of the facts in multiple places, the primary sources for the text are listed below the body... READ ON
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