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Red hair is usually the result of a mutation in a gene called MC1R, also known as a melanocortin 1 receptor. Normally, when activated by a certain hormone, MC1R sparks a series of signals that leads to the production of...

Unidentified artist. Negro Peoples Theatre Presents: Langston Hughes' Great Play, "Don't You Want to be Free?" 1938. Collection of Merrill C. Berman In 1930s America -- more than half a century after the abolition of sla...

It is rare when a polo shirt and a pair of khakis make such a graceful statement about style. But as worn by the three young American men who foiled an alleged terrorist attack, the informal uniform of vacationers and Fr...

Pin it Kristi and her family recently moved back to their small hometown in Northern Alberta. After a warm welcome, they were faced with the reality of a house that needed a major makeover. Kristi and her husband decided...

Pin it This oddly-shaped home was recently unveiled by German firm Atelier Van Lieshout at the annual Ruhrtriennale Festival. It's called "The Domestikator," and yes, it's supposed to look like what you think it looks li...

I was only 6 years old when doctors sliced me open and removed my left kidney.  At the time, I didn't really understand what the fuss was all about. The gravity of the situation didn't hit me until my dad had to say go...

Pin it The island counter is a contemporary kitchen standard. If the room has enough space, you'll be hard-pressed to find a kitchen without one. So what's the next level of design? A curved island counter. From The Kitc...

James Lecesne will forgive you if you think his one-man Off-Broadway show, “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey,” is based on a true story.  The actor-author-playwright says it’s the most common question he...

Pin it There's something special about Greek houses -- the smooth stucco walls, the light, airy interiors, the natural materials and beautifully minimal color schemes. Here are seven of our favorite examples, with links ...

"Three no trump" is a common and popular bid in bridge, but it has not been the same since Donald Trump's improbable presidential campaign got off the ground. Forget about his other Republican rivals, he's according to p...

Pop artist Saint Hoax has the answer to a question you didn't know you had: What would 2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump look like in drag?  The answer: Pretty fantastic. A video posted by Saint Hoax (@sainthoax...

Ryan & Stephanie's Light-Filled Wicker Park Apartment Pin it It's true that old habits die hard, but it seems like it's equally impossible to start a new one. No matter the goal-if you're trying on a consistent gym regim...

Yes, everybody makes basic cooking mistakes. One reader confessed how hard it is to cook different size vegetables (of the same type) all at once, and get it right. Here's our advice. The post Never Mess Up Blanching Veg...

Pin it Actress Cate Blanchett and her family are moving to LA--and selling their Sydney home, listed for $20 million.

Dee Barnes, the journalist Dr. Dre violently attacked at a Los Angeles nightclub in 1991, has responded to the public apology Dre issued in a statement to the New York Times."Twenty-five years ago I was a young man drink...

Dee Barnes, the journalist Dr. Dre violently attacked at a Los Angeles nightclub in 1991, has responded to the public apology Dre issued in a statement to the New York Times. “Twenty-five years ago I was a young man dr...

In the past decade, an increasing amount of contemporary art collectors have established - and in some cases, even built -- museums to house their private collections. By Brienne Walsh, August 11, 2015 Whether these buil...

Pin it Name: Topaz Location: Downtown Wheaton, Illinois I work as an Art Director in the Chicagoland area and about two months ago moved into a gorgeous, half-basement nook. In the style of one of my favorite authors, L....

There's still time to sign up for chef David Sears' next Robata Rub: Thursday, Sept. 17. …

Freedom. Democracy. Human Rights. Compassion. These admirable 21st century ideals inspired the creation of the early 19th century obelisk monument in the Plaza de la Constitucion, the country's oldest public park (dating...

Burgers, fries, and pie with a side of the American dream. The post 40 Recipes that Are American as Apple Pie (and Burgers and Pancakes and Wings) appeared first on Bon Appétit.

Pin it Sticking to one style in your living room is one way to decorate. But for some, the ideal way to fill a room is with an eclectic mix of furnishings that fit together to create a space that's wholly unique. How do ...