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Why the Burning Man festival turned non-profit in a quest for immortality

The head of the multimillion-dollar Nevada event talks about giving up its commercial status.

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Nov 26th 2016, 6:15 PM

Pictures: The Burning Man festival is host to some truly incredible works of art

The annual counterculture festival in the heart of the Nevada desert sees some mind-boggling works of art created – and then burnt down.

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Aug 28th 2016, 1:00 PM