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December 31, 2025

Expansive Photography Book Is a Contemporary Look at Over 200 of Our Feathered Friends

This is no ordinary bird book. Aviary: The Bird in Contemporary Photography comprises 223 photos from over 50 internationally acclaimed photographers expertly capturing the beauty and fragility of birds. Presenting the winged creatures in a very stylized and intentional manner, it positions them as elegant, statuesque figures. Aviary has six chapters or “Acts,” organizing the birds by genre rather than scientifically. Authors Danaé Panchaud and William A.

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December 29, 2025

If All the Money in the U.S. Was Distributed Evenly, How Much Would Each Person Get?

According to the World Inequality Database, the United States is the most unequal country in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with 21% of national income going to the richest 1%. If you could instead put all the money in the country together and distribute it evenly, how much would every person get, regardless of their condition or background? The team at GOBankingRates.com did the math, and the sum may surprise you.

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December 29, 2025

Elegant Portraits Capture the Living Culture of Acrobatic Female Horse Riders [Interview]

In the world of Mexican charrería, a series of equestrian stunts performed by experienced horseback riders, female competitors have always stood out. Female horseback riders form teams to compete in the escaramuza. In this female-only equestrian event, they execute choreographed synchronized moves and tricks to music, adding their own creative touch each step of the way.

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