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I SURVIVED!

THE PEOPLE IN THESE THREE STORIES HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON EXCEPT FOR ONE THING THEY FACED DEATH AND LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT

Madonna Forever

Why the artist keeps scandalizing each generation anew

What Is Comedy For?

The question has never been harder to answer.

A Reporter at Large: Hot Air

Carbon offsets are sold as a fix for climate catastrophe—but brands have paid millions for worthless credits.

American Chronicles: The Pitchfork of History

Beyond the myth of rural America.

ANNALS OF LAW: Fierce Attachments

How foster parents are battling birth families for custody.

Terms and Conditions

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I AM PIZZA RAT - HAN ONG

At the San Mateo Community Center, a sign tacked up at the end of the hallway says \"If you're here for FALLING, NATURALLY you've walked too far. Go back. It's the middle door.\" On closer inspection, the comma turns out to be some schmutz or stray ink.

The French Connection

Manet and Degas had a long, often petty friendship. The result was modern art.

Get Happy

The business of contentment.

Epic Proportions

Two new intergenerational sagas explore the American legacy.

Possession

What happens when a novelist writes a follow-up to someone else’s novel.

Horny on Main

Troye Sivan’ songs of desire.

LETTER FROM SAN FRANCISCO: Spectacular Fall

The city was on top, until it wasnt. But how broken 1s it, really?

Do You Really Want a Flying Car?

Close your eyes and imagine the future. Are flying cars whizzing through the air?

Envisioning the Future

Albert Robida had a fun but clear-eyed view of the future. Writing and illustrating at the end of the 1800s, he imagined what the year 2000 would look like. Who could picture the world more than a century in the future?

Balloons on a Mission

When scientists need to do research at the very edge of space, they skip the rocket ship and send a balloon instead.

No Flights of Fancy

Animal-inspired innovations for airplanes

Airborne Animals

Humans have taken to the skies in balloons, gliders, and airplanes-but we're not alone among the clouds. Animals of all sorts have evolved to harness wind power.

Eye in the Sky

An interview with Joe Piotrowski

"Help me trust my intuition"

Research shows your first instinct is often right. Here, simple ways to drown out self-doubt and turn up the volume on your wise inner voice

Lose up to 2 lbs a day*

Even MDs use it! Discover the 15¢ herb that’s proven to ease stress and boost thyroid power by 348%!

They bring the joy of Halloween to hospitalized kids!

As CEO of the world's biggest Halloween retailer, Steven Silverstein has been well-versed in the fun the holiday brings children. But what about sick kids in hospitals? They deserve to have fun most of all, he thought, and began hosting Halloween parties, with decorations and costumes, for these special kids

Simple keys to a healthier heart

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could slash your risk of heart disease simply by enjoying all the season has to offer? You can! And that's especially welcome news since findings in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveal keeping your heart healthy also makes your golden years truly golden: It lowers the risk of disabling fatigue, pain, memory impairments and vision problems by up to 45%. To protect your heart the easy way, just...

Home cures for irritating eye bothers

Whether you're apple-picking with the family or enjoying a leaf-peeping drive, taking in the changing season is one of fall's greatest joys. The hurdle: Cooler weather and dry indoor air trigger an uptick in irritating eye complaints. Fortunately, these natural fixes deliver relief the easy way

Speedy relief from hemorrhoids

Women are 50% more likely to get hemorrhoids than men due to hormone changes. And when the issue flares, you want fast and complete relief. But OTC hemorrhoid ointments and creams can temporarily worsen skin irritation, while prescriptions can thin the skin with prolonged use. Here, how to heal a flare-up

Activate your 'happy hormones'

Fewer daylight hours and busier schedules leave 57% of us on edge. But who wants to deal with prescription drug side effects like GI upset or fatigue? Try natural mood lifters instead

"This got me off my sleep meds!"

After battling insomnia all of her adult life, Amanda Foley discovered a unique sound therapy that helped her turn off her brain and finally get the restful sleep her body craved

Prep your home now to save cash later!

Blocking air leaks around your home cuts your heating bill by up to 20%. And you don't need to spend $$$ to block them! Our DIY pros reveal how to thwart them for less than $15...

Halloween fun for less!

From prolonging the life of monster makeup to ensuring pumpkins stay fresh, we have the budgetfriendly ways to keep the ghoulish good times rolling!