These 17 photos show how the US military trains for amphibious warfare
The seas are considered cruel mistresses, so it's necessary for one to either stay clear or be prepared to face their unpredictable wrath. Considering that the surface of the planet consists of 71%...
View ArticleThis 'Star Wars' superfan blew his $400 tax refund on glamour shots with the...
By the time he was 18, James Calabrese helped teach a world history class at his high school that intertwined "Star Wars" canon and philosophy into reality.So, it should surprise no one that Calabrese...
View ArticlePhotos from Anakonda 16, NATO's massive war game that worries Russia
After a stunning show of force, several NATO nations concluded Anakonda 16, an annual Polish-led joint multinational exercise. The purpose was to bring partner nations together to train, exercise, and...
View Article15 photos that show how yoga has spread all over the world
From India, to China, to Canada, yoga enthusiasts around the world are celebrating International Yoga Day on June 21. Practicing yoga has been shown to have significant health benefits, such as helping...
View ArticleThis startup has raised $8 million to be the Netflix of luxury watches
We share cars through Uber and Lyft, and homes through Airbnb. Why not do the same with luxury watches? Two-year-old startup Eleven James has made that idea a reality. Founded by ex-NetJets exec Randy...
View ArticleMeet the 27-year-old entrepreneur who's taking on the fashion industry
It's no secret that fashion brands often cut corners when it comes to the safety of the garment workers they employ. Working conditions in garment factories are often unsafe, and wages are extremely...
View ArticleWe went to San Francisco’s secret pot brunch, where guests eat gourmet food...
On an early Sunday afternoon in San Francisco, guests mill about a sunlit warehouse and nibble on à la carte treats. Chef Coreen Carroll has prepared a buffet of lemon curd tarts with edible flowers,...
View Article14 beautiful photos of a set of North Atlantic islands that haven't been...
The Føroyar Islands of Denmark, also known as the Faroe Islands, are a group of 18 small, rocky, volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. They're filled with beautiful scenic views everywhere you...
View ArticleThe characters of HBO's 'Silicon Valley' are inspired by real people in the...
HBO's "Silicon Valley" gives a whirlwind tour of the triumphs, debauchery, and epic fails of the real tech world. It's a show so spot-on, the CEO of Snapchat once called it"basically a...
View ArticleWe tried chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, Burger King, and...
The chicken nugget was created by a food scientist at Cornell University more than 60 years ago.Since then, the breaded pieces of chicken meat have become a part of nearly every fast-food...
View ArticleInside the dangerous process that goes into collecting one of the most...
Edible bird's nests, often called the "Caviar of the East," are one of the most expensive food products in the world. While an average nest can retail for around $2,500 a kilogram, some can go for as...
View ArticleWhat it's like to be a student in Venezuela, where the school system is being...
It's no secret that Venezuela is living a nightmare right now, dealing with extensive crime, unbearable violence, and a devastating economic collapse. Meanwhile, its schools are suffering.Venezuela's...
View ArticleWhat the subway looks like in 13 different countries around the world
Public transportation can be a great equilizer — no matter the city, riders can see all walks of life during a bustling morning commute. Photographer Stan Raucher has been influenced by the underground...
View ArticleI worked at In-N-Out for 2 years — here's why I'd still eat there every day
I spent two years working at two different In-N-Out locations in Southern California.I'm completely obsessed with the delicious burgers and fries.One summer, I consistently worked six days a week and...
View ArticleLook inside the swanky New York City bachelor pad where 2 of Sweetgreen's...
Sweetgreen — the salad spot with a cult following for its fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced meals — has grown considerably over the past six years. Armed with $75.5 million in venture capital and 43...
View ArticleOrlando natives show how they're standing strong after the deadliest mass...
The mass shooting that occurred at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida was the deadliest hate crime in American history against the LGBT community and Latino people, leaving 49 dead and dozens...
View ArticleOver 1 million unclaimed bodies are buried on a little-known island in New...
Every week, bodies that have been unclaimed and unidentified are taken by ferry to a potter's field on Hart Island, off the coast of the Bronx in New York City. It is there they are laid to rest under...
View ArticleHere's how Olympic gold medals are made
An Olympic gold medal is one of the most prized awards in the world.For the Rio Olympics, the 5,130 Olympic and Paralympic medals are being produced in Casa da Moeda do Brasil, the country's mint —...
View ArticleMeet entrepreneur Kate Levenstien — the woman behind the Bacon and Beer Classic
With over 13,000 attendees, 100 craft beers to try, and a plethora of delicious bacon treats, the national touring Bacon and Beer Classic has become one of the most popular food and drink festivals in...
View ArticleChipotle has a new menu item for the first time in years — here's the verdict
Chipotle has had a rough year.The E. coli crisis rocked consumers' confidence in the chain, with same-store sales plummeting and the company's stock losing 27% of its value in six months.Chipotle has...
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