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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Dubbed a secular mosque for the Arab world, the Burj Khalifa dominates the Dubai skyline. As it should: it's by far the tallest building in the world. It's so tall that during Ramadan, Muslims living on higher floors have to break their fast 2 minutes later than those on lower floors because they see the sunset later in the day.

Steve Paulson sat down with legendary architecture critic Paul Goldberger to talk all things Burj Kalifa.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Stephen Mitchell has composed a new translation of “Gilgamesh,” the epic poem of ancient Mesopotamia.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Zorba Paster tells Jim Fleming that many of the practices outlined in his book “The Longevity Code” grow out of his Buddhist practice and belief.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

If you're looking for a grand adventure in retirement, Lynne and Tim Martin have an idea: sell your house and then live in rental houses around the world.

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Walker Smith tells Steve Paulson about the six different flavors of baby boomers and why they'll have an impact into the future.

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Steven Johnson tells Anne Strainchamps how television storytelling has become more sophisticated with mutiple plots lines extending over several episodes.

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David Mikics talks about his book, "Slow Reading in a Hurried Age."

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Hold on. What is wonder?

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt found that there's not much research on awe. And when he took on the task, he discovered that they're not easy emotions to study.

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