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What Did Jesus Look Like? Forensic Science Reveals the Most Famous Face in History

We learn the most important attributes of our Lord and Savior from reading of Him in our scriptures. However, earlier this year forensic anthropologists tried to determine Jesus Christ's physical attributes based on clues from the Bible and the traits of other Jews living near Jerusalem at the time of Christ.

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When a 1937 Movie Newsreel Called Mormons "The Wealthiest Churchgoers in the World"

MR says: This is simply incredible! A movie newsreel from the Great Depression touting Mormons, the Church's Welfare Plan, and how "its members [are] the wealthiest churchgoers in the world."

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ESPN Features BYU's Quarterback for Heroic Hail Mary, His Mission & College Debut

MR says: A 42-yard Hail Mary with one second to go? No wonder BYU's quarterback has caught the eye of ESPN. But that's not the only reason they're highlighting this unlikely hero.

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See the stunning winners of the Church’s International Art Competition

By Haley Lundberg

The winners of the Church History Museum’s 12th International Art Competition have been announced, and the artwork is breathtaking.

Sponsored: 5 essentials for every sister missionary wardrobe

By Sweet Salt Clothing, Advertiser

There is a lot that needs to be done before going on your mission, but putting together your sister missionary wardrobe doesn’t have to be intimidating! Here are 5 essentials that are perfect for every sister missionary’s wardrobe.

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Was Tom Hanks a Mormon?

By LDS Living Staff

If you have happened to come across lists of famous former Mormons or celebrities rumored to be Mormon, you might have seen Tom Hanks make the cut.

Stores announced for Utah's City Creek Center

City Creek announced over 90 retailers that will join City Creek Center when it officially opens on March 22, 2012. City Creek Center is the retail component of City Creek, the major mixed-use development rising in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. The new 700,000-square-foot shopping center, anchored by Macy’s and Nordstrom, is the only regional shopping center scheduled to open in the United States this year. The stores and services announced today will join Macy’s, Nordstrom and the 20 exciting new-to-the-market tenants previously announced:

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See Mitt Romney and Evander HolyField Weigh-In for Charity Boxing Bout This Week

As you may have already heard, former Massachusetts governor and 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney is set to take on five-time heavyweight boxing champ Evander Holyfield in the ring on May 15. As incredible as this sounds, it’s actually happening for a very good reason. Event proceeds will benefit Charity Vision, a non-profit with the goal of eliminating curable blindness by providing treatment to those who would otherwise be unable to access care.

69: Eyes to See

While sorting her late daughter’s belongings, Becky makes a surprising discovery that eventually takes her across the world to India, where her eyes are opened to a whole new world. Consumed with the desire to “do something” but unsure of what to do, the answer to Becky’s prayer is startlingly simple, and begins an effort that will eventually impact thousands, but most importantly, lead Becky to personal healing through Jesus Christ.

1: How We Minister

Stories in this episode: A High School Student tries to find his tribe when he moves with his parents to Eastern Europe; A no-coffee, no-swearing study-abroad with BYU students sets one woman on a path to Christ; and a congregation in Virginia shows us what it means to truly love every person as they are, where they are.