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Prostitution Rocks! SuperFreakonomics on the Oldest Profession in the World
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Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner's new book, Superfreakonomics, attempts to position prostitution in a whole new light. But do they cover the whole st More »
Death Becomes Them: Who are the Highest Earning Saints?
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Looks like Hollywood stars aren't the only ones to bring in the big bucks after their death. But when it comes to money and sainthood, are we asking a More »
Why Culture Snobs Need To Stop Hating Hollywood
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The plastic glory of Hollywood is revered and reviled the world over. Natalie Grant thinks we need to celebrate escapism as much as indie reality. More »
The Tie That Binds: Do We Need Alcohol to Connect On the Road?
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A new study found that people who don't drink are more likely to be depressed because they have a harder time making strong friendship bonds. Is alcoh More »
Eat, Pray, Love Movie: A Disaster in the Making?
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Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir shared her deeply spiritual experiences in three different places, including an Indian ashram. Now, some Hindus are worried More »
Travel Channel Bombs Again With ‘Confessions Of A Travel Writer’
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Judging by the reaction across the web, people hate the show. Like really hate it. More »
Photo Essay: A Peek Behind The Scenes Of “Word Travels”
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BNT editor Ian MacKenzie shares his favourite photos from 3 weeks on the crew of a reality show following the adventures of real-life travel writers R More »
A Brief History Of Weed [Animation]
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Courtesy of the TV show Weeds, here's a short history of marijuana use around the world. More »
Finding Happiness In Bizarre Theme Parks Around The World
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A new report says happiness is tied to economic factors. Christine Garvin thinks the real answer lies elsewhere. More »
Move To China! And Other Ways To Deal With The Recession
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Websites dedicated to finding the funny in unfunny times. More »
10 Key Destinations For The Historical Time Traveler
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If time travel were possible, when and where would you visit? From ancient Egypt to 20's New York, Turner Wright offers his own suggestions. More »
Should Social Advertising Campaigns Offend To Enlighten?
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Within our media saturated environment, some social ad campaigns compete by using shock and awe. More »
The 5 Best Road Trip Scenes Of All Time
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From Tommy Boy to Easy Rider, here's our picks for the road trip scenes that captured the moment and stand the test of time. More »
Dance And Drag Queens: Bringing The World Together
Does dance have the power to break through all sorts of physical and cultural stereotypes? More »
From Twitchhiking To The Un-Roadtrip: Meet 5 Outrageous Travelers
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These days, all it takes for a memorable journey is a few bucks in your pocket and an idea. More »
5 Cartoons That Taught Us The Meaning Of Wanderlust
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From the living room carpet, to exotic adventures around the world, these cartoons showed us how to imagine. More »
What Tyler Durden’s Philosophy Teaches Us About Travel
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"You're not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. . . " More »
