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A Complete History of Fake Journeys
Hessel Gerritsz Oh, the places you'll pretend to go!
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Postcard From Winnipeg
What to do when the weather gets balmy (by Winnipeg standards) and other news
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Rankings
America's Healthiest Metros
In the spirit of the New Year, a look at how U.S. cities stack up on measures like obesity and smoking
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Postcard From Lahore
How the police mastered the art of recovering the kidnapped and more news
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How Good Is D.C. to Artists, Musicians, and Writers?
The city holds several advantages for creative types, despite its high cost of living
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Urban Wonk
The Lost City of Cahokia
New evidence of a "sprawling metropolis" that existed in East St. Louis from 1000-1300 A.D.
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Postcard From New Orleans
The murder rate jumped 14 percent and other news
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What's a Hockey Game Worth?
Today's NHL Winter Classic has netted cities as much as $36 million in revenue and Philadelphia is hoping to exceed that record
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Postcard From Wuhan
The city has pledged to build a new subway line every year between now and 2017
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Charts
Why Size Matters in Pro Sports Victories
When it comes to winning championships, big cities have some natural assets. But smaller areas can leverage their own advantages too
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Year in Review
What Gets Dropped on New Year's Eve
Possums, wrenches, potato chips and other strange traditions
