“What illness taught me about true friendship.”
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The King of X
“As Texas led a global revolution in designer party drugs, one restless club kid built an empire of ecstasy. His life is an all-American story of entrepreneurship, moral flexibility, and the heedless pursuit of happiness.”
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How To Build A Thousand-Year-Old Tree
“A set of experimental techniques and technologies that might seem harmful to trees is actually helping ancient forests survive.”
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The Gospel of Change
“Traveling in an RV empowers a seeker to make peace with an ever-evolving world.”
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My Brain Finally Broke
“Much of what we see now is fake, and the reality we face is full of horrors. More and more of the world is slipping beyond my comprehension.”
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Nike Says Its Factory Workers Earn Nearly Double the Minimum Wage. At This Cambodian Factory, 1% Made That Much.
“Labor advocates have long pushed brands like Nike to pay what’s known as a living wage, calling it a basic human right.”
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David Attenborough at 99: ‘I Will Not See How the Story Ends’
“The natural history presenter, who turns 99 this week, has an obsession with sea life that began in boyhood. Here he reflects on his most moving marine encounters — and shares his optimism about the future of our oceans.”
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When the World Connected on Skype
“On the eve of its demise, Rest of World readers remember how Skype changed their world.”
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Doors Closing
“With ridership lagging and a fiscal reckoning looming, the L is in trouble. Here’s why our train is worth saving.”
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Does Anyone Still Hitchhike?
“Traveling by thumb isn’t popular anymore. Some say it should be.”