TIME Picks the Most Surprising Photos of 2012
Police officers doused in milk, Kim Jong Un meeting an octopus, people dressed as birds and a 45-foot paper airplane — just some of the most surprising (and indescribable) images of 2012.
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Photojournalism Links
Hosted by TIME's Mikko Takkunen, Photojournalismlinks is a collection of the most interesting photojournalism and documentary from across the web.
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The Guide: June 2013
LightBox presents a new monthly feature, The Guide, bringing you June's best books, exhibitions and ways to experience photography beyond the web from around the world.
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From LIFE.com
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A Bear Grows in Brooklyn: Portraits of Rosie, a Furry Star of the Forties
In the 1940s, an entertainment impresario named Stanley Beebe routinely walked his star, Rosie the bear, through the streets of New York, shuttling her to gigs at recording studios and arenas.
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TIME.com Photos
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Scenes from Brazil's Angry, Nationwide Protests
Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets across the country, protesting the corruption and social inequities that make up life in this booming, emerging Latin American giant. -
Protests Rile Istanbul As Police and Activists Clash
A protest over parkland turned violent as police cracked down on demonstrators, sparking widespread outcries against the ruling party -
Iranians Cast Vote in an Uneasy Election
As Iran heads to the polls to elect a successor to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, they find themselves torn between making a choice for themselves and a statement to the West. -
The Space Sorority: Fifty Years of Women in Orbit
In honor of the The 50th anniversary of the first woman in space, TIME takes a look at some of the most remarkable female astronauts to go into orbit.
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