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Videos
Extreme Skier Takes on Alaska's Abandoned Military Deathtrap
The old Buckner Building in Whittier is full of asbestos, jagged rubbish and collapsed walls – in other words, a perfect place to do a little skiing.
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Rankings
Where the Creative Class Earns the Most
Workers do well on the east and west coasts.
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The U.S. Airports Most Likely To Influence the Spread of Global Disease
The worst culprits aren't necessarily the ones you'd expect.
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Earthquake Park
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Why More Homeless Shelters Should Allow Alcohol
Wet shelters may be connected to more deaths than we'd like, but they offer a last-resort home to the chronically homeless
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Charts
Is Bicycle Commuting Really Catching On? And if So, Where?
A survey of 55 major U.S. cities shows big gains in many places, but plenty of regional variation
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Charts
State of Play: Playground Infrastructure in 20 Major U.S. Cities
Which major U.S. cities provide the best, and worst, mix of playgrounds for their youngest residents?
