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Haley Hamblin
By Haley Hamblin
The hidden tech behind 'SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical'
A behind the scenes look at how projection designer Peter Nigrini built Bikini Bottom for Broadway.
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Deadly smog smothers New Delhi, posing grave health risks
This air is so polluted that just breathing without a protective mask is equivalent to smoking nearly 45 cigarettes a day.
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Full Metal Jackets
Battle jackets mean different things to different metallers, but they are a counter culture fashion emblem.
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Firestorm: Photos of California's deadliest wildfires on record
California is under a wildfire siege that has turned parts of the state into a surreal hellscape.
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Fascinating photos of American festivals in Europe, and vice versa
A photographer's Kickstarter project looks at the two continents' obsession with each other.
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Eerie first images of inside the sunken Costa Concordia
A photographer sneaks inside the ship and captures stunning images.
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The most absurd laws in America get the photo book treatment
A photo exploration of America's head-scratchers.
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Photos reveal dire situation unfolding in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
The damage in Puerto Rico is staggering.
By Haley Hamblin and Andrew Freedman
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Made in Napoli: The pop superstars taking over the city of pizza
Surprise! The city of pizza has more pop stars then pies and they're kind of a big deal.
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Photos from Puerto Rico reveal the devastating power of Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria tore through the island.
By Marcus Gilmer
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Hey Nikon, here are 32 female photographers who kick ass
A photographer takes a stand against sexism in the photo industry.
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Before and after photos show Hurricane Irma's devastation in the Caribbean
These images reveal the astonishing extent of devastation from Hurricane Irma.
By Haley Hamblin and Andrew Freedman
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Fit for a princess
Inside the bejeweled and glitter-covered studio of one of the most sought after quinceañera dress designers.
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The total solar eclipse did not disappoint, and we have the photos to prove it
The Great American Eclipse captivated a nation.
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Nintendo Iran Club: The community fighting for recognition in Iran
Nintendo has no presence in Iran, but there's a small-yet-active community of fans that has carved out a niche for itself.
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Pro tips: How to get the best photos of the solar eclipse with a phone or a camera
The things you should think about before you point your smartphone skyward and start snapping away.
By Haley Hamblin
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A skate park brings the kids of a small village in India together
Welcome to Janwaar Castle.
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Dan Richards, "The Progressive Liberal," brings politics to rural wrestling
One man takes on conservatives in the wrestling ring
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Hauntingly real video game is about the failures and triumphs of remembering the dead
How a critically-acclaimed video game captures the haunting reality of grief and loss.
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15 stunningly designed hotels from around the globe
Gorgeous hotels guaranteed to make your travel bucket list a whole lot longer.
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Hunting for treasure in America's quirky antiquing capital
A divided town finds common purpose in an old tradition.
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Welcome to the mythical world of monster wrestling
If there was an award for most ridiculous — and hilarious — weird sport in the universe, it would go to Kaiju Big Battel.
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