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Arts, Culture & Media

American Icons: Barbie

Studio 360

March 30, 2006

How did the Barbie doll become such a powerful symbol and ubiquitous toy? For our ongoing series on American Icons, we look at how Barbie started, how she endured, and what her future may hold.

Lifestyle

This is the side of Pakistan that you don't see on 'Homeland'

GlobalPost

Old school high tops and a purple burqa — definitely on the list.

Lifestyle

6 stories that sound like April Fools’ Day hoaxes but aren’t

GlobalPost

It’s so hard to know what to believe these days.

Sexuality

These Russian companies are selling ads on women's breasts

GlobalPost

Because Russia.

Religion

Vatican defends Chilean bishop accused of hiding abuse

GlobalPost

Critics still aren't happy with the pope.

Justice

You know exactly why Russian TV put an 18+ rating on Hillary Clinton's campaign video

GlobalPost

Two men holding hands and talking about marrying each other was too much for one network fearing Russia's law against gay 'propaganda.'

Lifestyle

The real story behind the Vietnamese girl who found her dog 'Flower' dead at a meat stall

GlobalPost

The photo's going viral. Expect more photos like this one.

Lifestyle

This hilarious video has one message: Stop talking in code about menstruation

GlobalPost

We all know the truth about 'Aunt Flo.'

Technology

Indonesia's answer to Buzzfeed has insane potential

GlobalPost

The potential market in Indonesia for viral content is pretty much unparalleled anywhere else in the world.

Sexuality

In Germany, DIY porn is the difference between East and West

GlobalPost

The Berlin Wall remains, at least when it comes to sexuality.

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