A Conversation About Shoes In Argentina Led To A Hot Startup Combining Art...
About six years ago, two Americans living in Buenos Aires bonded over a discussion about shoes that were hand-decorated. Today, the two are the cofounders of Bucketfeet, a company that connects artists...
View ArticleUnbelievable Pictures Of Wildlife From The BBC's Photographer Of The Year...
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, a collaboration between U.K.’s Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new category: the People’s Choice...
View ArticleThe Awesome Story Of How Stephen Colbert Helped A Debut Author Win Against...
If you tuned in to "The Colbert Report" on June 4, you would have seen host Stephen Colbert flip Amazon the bird for waging an online war against the publishing house Hachette. Colbert, whose books are...
View ArticleMartha Stewart Posted A Bunch Of Awesome Drone Photos Of Her Farm
Martha Stewart has posted some new photos of her Bedford, Conn. farm to her blog. They were taken with a drone flying 900 feet above the ground.The 153-acre property — once known as “Cantitoe Farm”—...
View ArticleThe Fabulous Life Of Billionaire Michael Dell
With an estimated net worth of $18.6 billion, Michael Dell is one of the wealthiest people in the world.Dell dropped out of school at the University of Texas at Austin to found Dell Computer Corp.,...
View ArticleThe 20 Best Beaches In America
The U.S. has 95,471 miles of shoreline, some parts more pristine than others.Because nothing quite says "summer" like sand between your toes, salty air, and the lullaby of waves crashing on shore, we...
View ArticleThere Are Now 50 Colleges That Charge More Than $60,000 Per Year
As the average cost of higher education in America continues to rise, at least 50 American colleges and universities are now charging students more than $60,000 per year.We found these numbers by...
View ArticleDubai Is Spending Nearly $7 Billion To Build The World's Largest Mall
Dubai is in the process of building the largest mall in the world. The new real estate venture is part of a project to build an air-conditioned city. Dubai officials hope the projects will stimulate...
View ArticleA Sneak Peek At The Futuristic Cruise Ships That Will Hit The Seas This Year
Royal Caribbean wants to take cruising to the next level with its new ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, which are being billed at the "world's most futuristic and advanced...
View ArticleThe Right Way To Pack A Suitcase
Packing well is an art: Frequent travelers know how to pack as little as possible while still toting everything they'll need.We recently published a post on the best hacks for packing a suitcase. Since...
View ArticleWhy Your Superstitions Can Actually Help You
We all know that superstitious behavior is irrational. Stuart Vyse, author of "Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition," points out, "When we are looking for ways to enhance our luck, we...
View ArticleWe Took A GoPro On The Tallest Drop Ride In The World And It Was Terrifying
<div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div> SEE ALSO: We Put A GoPro On A NYC Bike Messenger And Saw His Intense DayFollow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the...
View ArticleA Burger Chain You've Probably Never Heard Of Was Just Named Best In America
An obscure burger chain was just named the best in America by Consumer Reports.The Habit Burger Grill claimed the top spot for the best-tasting burger in the country, beating out competitors like...
View Article14 Fascinating Photos Of The Makeshift Fields Where Brazil's Poor Play Soccer
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is currently in full swing and drawing enormous audiences. But while the superstars are playing in billions of dollars worth of new stadiums and earning millions, the regular...
View ArticleHOUSE OF THE DAY: This $24 Million Miami Penthouse Comes With One Cool Perk
Here's a home-buying incentive we've never heard of: an all-inclusive vacation.But that's just what GR8-Group and Chad Carroll of Douglas Elliman (and star of Bravo’s "Million Dollar Listing Miami")...
View ArticleThese Gorgeous Postcards Are Some Of The First Color Photographs Of America
In the late 1800s, the Detroit Photographic Company began printing a series of color postcards based off photographs of iconic places in America, such as New York City and San Francisco, and peoples...
View ArticleBusiness Insider Is Now Hiring Paid Fall Interns
Business Insider is looking for paid interns to join our editorial team this fall!As an intern at Business Insider, there's no getting coffee, filing, or making copies.Our interns are an integral part...
View ArticleFinland Gives This Awesome Box Of Goodies To All Expectant Moms
Since 1938, Finland has been giving expectant mothers a starter-kit box for babies.The cardboard box comes with a mattress at the bottom to make it “baby's first bed,” and includes bodysuits, a...
View ArticleWhat To Do If You Forget Someone's Name Immediately After Meeting Them
We've all been in those situations where we've forgotten someone's name. It's even worse when it happens immediately after meeting them.How do we deal with it without being awkward? Here's some helpful...
View ArticleGE Is Building A Machine To Count The Calories In Your Food
GE is making it impossible for you to be in denial about how fattening your mom's pecan pie really is. The company is planning on making low energy (meaning it doesn't alter your food) microwaves that...
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