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On Small Businesses Struggling During the Government Shutdown

Communities around shuttered national parks and around federal worker hubs are recording losses during the government shutdown.

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Albania's Concrete Mushroom Bomb Bunkers to Become Hostels

Albania built one for every 4 citizens, and since they're constructed of concrete and steel, most are still intact, guarding nothing at all.

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Tsunami Debris Is Washing Up in Oregon

A 132-ton mass of steel and concrete that floated across the Pacific from Misawa, Japan, will be turned into a memorial.

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GOOD Ideas for Cities: Enticing Tourists into City Centers

A plan from Richmond, Virginia uses supergraphics and green space to encourage freeway travelers to make a stop in their city.

Infographic: Welcome to North Korea!

Here's a graphic exploration of the strange world of tourism in suddenly inviting—but still frightening—North Korea.

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Food for Thinkers: Traces of the Future

From dried fish bones in Qatar and early descriptions of the tomato in English cookbooks to the difficulty of reconstructing historical kitchens.

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Parody Tourism Videos Tell Serious Truths About Cities

A meme of videos that poke fun at cities actually serve as a great way for citizens to point out the shortcomings of their communities.