Unbelievable Moments Captured at Burning Man

Getting Larger and Larger

As the years went on, 100 people turned into 1,000. This small event to celebrate the burning of a sculpture and the freedom of artistic expression evolved into a multi-day party. Larry Harvey wanted to keep Burning Man to himself and his closest friends, but he saw a business opportunity and decided to sell tickets to his annual showcase.

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.