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Weed’s Leading Women

Since legalization hit the U.S., the cannabis industry has been assumed to be a bastion of progressive values, but as far as we’ve come, the women at the top of the industry are here to tell you there’s more work left to do.

15 min read

Entertainment

The Heated Debate About Combining Yoga With Marijuana

Both sides of the debate about combining yoga with cannabis claim there’s ancient proof. But each practitioner’s decision is his or her own.

3 min read

Entertainment

Landlords Are the Winners in Pot’s Booming Business

In legal cannabis states, it’s often the folks renting out warehouses who are making the most money in a booming business.

3 min read

Entertainment

The Lego Group Is Re-Creating the World’s Architectural Marvels

Rok Kobe and his team at the Lego Group are responsible for one of the company’s most ambitious projects, combining the Lego building system with some of the world’s finest architectural marvels.

3 min read

Entertainment

Lego Executive Speaks on ‘The Lego Movie’ Sequel

Jill Wilfert, a Lego executive who helped bring 2014’s “The Lego Movie” to the screen, is similarly ushering in the sequel.

4 min read

Entertainment

The Lego Minifigure Celebrates Its 40th Birthday

The beloved Minifigure celebrates its 40th birthday this year and is more prevalent than ever.

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Entertainment

Diagon Alley: Exploring the ‘Harry Potter’ World’s Famous Wizarding Street

Diagon Alley in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series has been accessed through the Leaky Cauldron since the Statute of Secrecy in the 17th century.

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Entertainment

Discover the Great Hall, Harry Potter’s First Look at Hogwarts

Within the Great Hall, students learn the level of attention to magical detail they can expect during their time at Hogwarts.

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Entertainment

The History Behind the ‘Harry Potter’ Quidditch World Cup

Every year since 1473, according to the J.K. Rowling series, the wizards of the world have gathered to contest the Quidditch World Cup, the single most popular sporting event in the wizarding world—Gobstones championships notwithstanding.

2 min read

Sports

Michael Jordan’s First Game-Winning Shot Clinched NCAA Championship

A last-minute jumper by MJ broke a 25-year post-season losing streak—and brought an NCAA championship to Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

3 min read

Sports

Roy Williams Speaks on Coaching Michael Jordan

As an assistant coach, Roy Williams had the enviable job of instructing Michael Jordan. Now, he holds the reins at UNC.

5 min read

Entertainment

Jordan Documentary Director on Air Jordan significance

Calvan Fowler, director of the documentary, “Jordan Heads,” shares the significance of owning a pair of Air Jordans.

8 min read

Health

Science Has Shown These Six Foods and Supplements May Help Reduce Fat

In order to lose fat, people still need to move more and eat less, but studies have shown these foods and supplements might help.

4 min read

Health

Which Essential Oils Combat Common Medical Problems?

People are turning to essential oils to help them combat a plethora of medical problems.

4 min read

Health

Could the Placenta Have Serious Health Benefits?

Some new mothers claim consuming the placenta holds numerous health benefits.

3 min read

World

A U.S. Officer Returns to Vietnam to Track an Enemy Spy

Here’s what happened when a U.S. Army intel officer returned to Vietnam to track down an enemy spy after the war.

16 min read

Entertainment

Apocalypse Now—Reliving the Vietnam War Decades Later

The story of Nguyen Van Thoi uniquely informs the conflict in Vietnam, even decades later.

8 min read

Health

Can PTSD Be Treated With a Simple Gas?

According to recent studies, more than 200,000 Vietnam vets still have PTSD. A simple scientific solution might be the answer for them and thousands of other veterans.

3 min read

Science

How Far Were We From a Real Jurassic Park in 1993?

In 1993, Newsweek examined what looked like a dinosaur phenomenon the likes of which hadn’t been seen since the first fossils were discovered: “Jurassic Park” and its sparking of a discussion about cloning.

6 min read

Science

The Dino-Sized Scientific Issues Behind ‘Jurassic Park’

As a monster movie, it’s unimpeachable, but as far as the science-minded are concerned, “Jurassic Park” has some dino-sized issues.

3 min read

Entertainment

A Brave New (Jurassic) World

During the lead-up to “Jurassic World,” critics and fans alike were questioning the need for another reboot, but Newsweek was ready for some nostalgia anyway.

4 min read