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13 Photos of California's Devastating Drought

2015 marks California’s fourth consecutive year of drought.

Striking Images of Twin Typhoons Captured from Space

Two very big storms are brewing over the Pacific

Life After Sumo: Photos of Wrestlers in Their Second Careers

For most people, it's hard to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. For Sumo wrestlers, it's even harder.

15 Vintage Photos of Nuns Doing Normal Things

They're just like us!

Meet the Skate Girls of Kabul

How the humble skateboard helped to kickstart a young feminist movement.

Vladimir Stepanov // Courtesy Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography

Striking Photos From Soviet History

An exhibition in Moscow documents changes in visual culture through the Soviet Union's dominant photography magazine.

28 Historical Photos of Dads Doing Dad Things

Happy Father's Day!

12 Facts and Photos of Bright, Beautiful Amphibians

What Seaweed Farms Look Like From Space

If you want to know where your seaweed salad comes from, NASA's satellite imagery can help.

15 Stunning Baseball Photos From A Career at Sports Illustrated

NASA, ESA, and Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA), W. Blair (STScI/ JHU) and R. O'Connell (UVA) / TASCHEN

15 Magnificent Images from the Hubble Telescope

On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Telescope hitched a ride aboard the space shuttle Discovery and began its ascent into low-earth orbit, where it has remained ever since.

Gorgeous Photos of Frozen Stuff That Will Make You Want to Bundle Up

Robert Frank: The Photographer Who Captured America’s Dark Side

By documenting the little things, photographer Robert Frank changed an entire nation’s image of itself.

The History of One World Trade Center in 22 Photos

Here's a brief history of One World Trade Center—also known as—Freedom Tower, as told by the photos documenting its planning, construction, and grand opening.

17 Spooky Photos of Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary is super spooky, even before it transforms itself from a crumbling historical landmark to a downright creepy haunted house. Here's what you should know about the iconic landmark.

14 Beautiful Museums in Australia and New Zealand

We've featured striking and stunning museums from North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Now it's time to finish the list with some of the most beautiful museums in Australia.

How to Clean a 94-Foot Blue Whale Model

Once a year, Brittany Janaszak undertakes her biggest dusting of all, hopping in an aerial lift, strapping on a safety harness, and vacuuming off the museum's 94-foot-long blue whale.

8 Amazing Animal Photos from National Geographic's Your Shot Community

The assignment "Animals We Love" wraps up June 23; here are 10 incredible images readers have submitted so far.

27 Awesomely Staged Roller Coaster Photos

When amusement parks started using cameras to snap shots of guests on rides, the companies thought it would just be a good way to make some extra money. Little did they know that the cameras would also serve as the backdrop for elaborately staged photos t

11 Unserious Photos of Albert Einstein

Even geniuses like to have a little fun once in a while, and father of modern physics Albert Einstein is no exception.

10 Fun Photos of the 2014 Winter Classic

Every New Year's Day since 2008, hockey fans have watched the NHL Winter Classic, which pits two teams against each other in a regular-season game—but instead of hitting the ice in an enclosed arena, the teams play hockey as it was intended to be played:

13 Sculptures Made Out of Books

Books are beautiful in their own right, but these artists have managed to improve on perfection.

13 Sculptures Made Out of Books

Books are beautiful in their own right, but these artists have managed to improve on perfection.