Despite its many critics, hydraulic fracturing will change the nature of energy production. Kenneth Fisher changecriticenergy Change image and share on social
Despite its obscurity, probably no element on the periodic table has as colorful a history as antimony. Money, madness, poison, linguistics, charlatanism, sex - pretty much every theme that runs through the periodic table can be found in Element 51. Sam Kean antimonycharlatanismcolorful share on social
Despite Japan's desires and efforts, unfortunate differences in the ways that Japan, England, the United States, and China understood circumstances, together with misunderstandings of attitudes, made it impossible for the parties to agree. Hideki Tojo agreeattitudechina share on social
Despite living in an increasingly digital world, there are a few things I still like to keep as physical reminders. So every time I see an exhibition, I make a pit stop at the museum gift shop to buy a postcard of something that inspired me. Ruzwana Bashir buydigitalexhibition share on social
Despite living in this post-9/11 age of transnational terrorism, the risk of death during air travel has plummeted to the point where we now measure it in the 'per billions' of passengers. Thomas P.M. Barnett ageairbillion Change image and share on social
Despite 'Mod Squad's hit status, I never really made the inner connection that I was contributing. Peggy Lipton connectioncontributehit Change image and share on social
Despite my best efforts, word that an American tourist was in town quickly made its way around Grozny. That I had come to Chechnya not for business or NGO work, but to see the sites and meet the people, was notable enough to be broadcast throughout the republic. Anthony Marra americanbroadcastbusiness share on social
Despite my confidence and self-belief, I've always wrestled with feelings of insecurity. To be honest, I think most people in show business are insecure. Bobby Davro beliefbusinessconfidence Change image and share on social
Despite my emphasis on technology, I do not view laws as inherently evil. My goals are political ones, even if my techniques are not. The only way to fundamentally succeed is by changing existing laws. If I rejected all help from the political arena I would inevitably fail. Bram Cohen arenachangeemphasis share on social
Despite my excellent mood, I don't have any sympathy for Romney. If he'd been a good candidate he wouldn't have had a different campaign for every month on the calendar. Gail Collins calendarcampaigncandidate Change image and share on social
