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When Women Used Lysol as Birth Control

A look back at shocking ads for the popular, dangerous, and ineffective antiseptic douche.

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| Thu Mar. 8, 2012 4:00 AM PST

The Prolific Fan Art of Die Antwoord (Slideshow)

What is it about these freaky South African "zef" rappers that inspires so much creativity?

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| Mon Feb. 20, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Egypt's Revolutionary Graffiti

Street graffiti in Egypt evokes the January 25th uprising—and suggests that the revolution is by no means over.

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| Wed Jan. 25, 2012 4:19 PM PST

Egypt's Revolution in 9 Vivid Photos

One year ago Egyptians flooded Cairo's Tahrir Square. On Wednesday, they were back to celebrate the 18-day uprising.

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| Wed Jan. 25, 2012 4:01 PM PST

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The Day the Web Went Dark

Which major websites went dark on Wednesday in protest of online anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA?

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| Wed Jan. 18, 2012 12:29 PM PST

America's Top 10 Polluters

The EPA releases a database of greenhouse gas sources. Is there a global warmer in your backyard?

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| Thu Jan. 12, 2012 4:00 AM PST

We're Still at War: 2011 in Photos

US combat troops have left Iraq, but the global war on terror is far from over.

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| Fri Dec. 30, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Pictures of Occupy Wall Street

From New York to Oakland, inside the protests that grabbed the world's attention in fall 2011.

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| Fri Dec. 23, 2011 4:00 AM PST

10 Weird Gems From the US Patent and Trademark Office

Mustache guards, bunny syringes, and giant gummy bears: a guide to some of the most peculiar patents granted over the past 200 years.

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| Sat Dec. 17, 2011 4:00 AM PST

The Pepper-Spraying Cop Who Made History

As he casually wielded that canister, Lt. John Pike of the UC-Davis police force had no idea how (in)famous he would become.

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| Tue Nov. 29, 2011 4:00 AM PST

99 Percent Luftballons: Inflatable Protest Signs

Sick of the balloons at the Thanksgiving Day Parade? Check out these photos of balloons with a message.

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| Thu Nov. 24, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Scenes From the Occupy Wall Street Showdown

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| Tue Nov. 15, 2011 5:42 PM PST

The Graphic Warning Labels That Big Tobacco Squelched

A judge ruled that these picture warnings violated tobacco companies' First Amendment rights.

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| Tue Nov. 15, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Drawing Comics for Uncle Sam

Classic government propaganda drawn by cartoon greats, from Dr. Seuss to Walt Kelly.

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| Mon Nov. 7, 2011 4:00 AM PST

The Musical Artistry of R. Crumb

The legendary underground cartoonist built an impressive portfolio of album covers covered in caricatures of musicians.

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| Mon Nov. 7, 2011 3:00 AM PST

Occupy Oakland Shuts Down the Port

Photos from the Occupy Oakland general strike march.

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| Wed Nov. 2, 2011 10:34 PM PDT

The Lost Comics of the 1960s

Selections from a weird, subversive, and previously unpublished collection by the era's icons.

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 | Fri Oct. 28, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Consciously Crude: The Art of David Shrigley

13 twisted instances of deliberate naiveté.

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| Sat Oct. 22, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

He's the Dude, Man

Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges has played everything from a small-town high-school footballer to the president. A look at his most memorable roles.

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| Sat Oct. 15, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Scenes from Occupy's All-Nighter

Protesters waited, cleaned, got rained on—and erupted in jubilation when an NYPD crackdown was averted.

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| Fri Oct. 14, 2011 12:09 PM PDT