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Photos from Marwencol, the Village Where WWII Never Ended
Mark Hogancamp built Marwencol, a fictional Belgian village, out of dolls and action figures after he woke up from a coma.
Despite the Concussion Crisis, Americans Will Never Stop Watching the NFL
The most popular sport in America leaves its players with brain damage. How much do fans care?
Beyond Targeting: How to Make Football Safer
Brain damage is a major problem in football. There are ways to make the sport safer without compromising its essence.
The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened at the Dentist
If your mouth hurts like a motherfucker after a root canal, at least you didn't wake up with permanent brain damage or all your teeth missing.
What We Know About the NFL's Bogeyman, CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has been a known condition since the 1920s, but it remains one of medical science's great mysteries.
What's Next for the NFL Concussion Settlement?
The federal judge presiding over the case has sent the settlement back for changes. Here's what you need to know about what comes next.
A Woman Won $1.5 Million in Damages After a Brain Injury Supposedly Made Her Become a Dominatrix
Alissa Afornina was in a car accident that caused brain injuries that her lawyers argued caused her to become a dominatrix.
The WWE Concussion Lawsuit Is Cheap Heat
No one disputes that pro wrestling is dangerous, but the concussion lawsuit brought against WWE is missing an awful lot of evidence.
110 Years of Football's Empty Culture Changes
The modern NFL proudly touts its "culture change," but a look at the game's history demonstrates how empty such promises have always been.
How the NFL Got Away with Hooking More than 1,000 Players on Painkillers
A class-action lawsuit brought by former players against the league has been dismissed. Here's what you need to know.
Does the NCAA Even Care About Concussions?
Despite being founded to protect athletes from injury, the NCAA's modern stance on concussions is often outright inhumane.
Are Concussion Sensors Selling A False Sense of Security?
Welcome to the wildly unregulated world of helmet sensor technology and all the empty promises it has to offer.