US Prison Now Using a Bear to Guard Against Escapes The way the warden sees it, the more than 400-pound 180-kilogram black bear living in the middle of the sprawling Louisiana State Penitentiary is an extra layer of security. “I love that bear being right where it is,” Warden Burl Cain said Monday. “I tell you what, [...]

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Photographer Feng Jiang holds a Ph.D from the University of York. These are the absolute best pictures of China we’ve ever seen.Travel photography in China reaches new heights. The splendor of the land complemented by growing skills and technology makes for a fascinating viewing. The Wonders of China - Amazing Photos SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Amazing Photos of China", [...]

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Slate magazine has a collection of Magnum photos which changed the world. Mostly doused in black and white gradients, these pictures feature significant historical incidents. Some of them, like the picture of the girl who grew up in a concentration camp are remarkably powerful reflections on our actions.  Pictures that Changed the World SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Pictures that [...]

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