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February 1, 2016

Loyal Cat Watches Over Growing Boy as His Personal Guardian During Naptime

Toco the cat shares a special bond with his baby brother… who just so happens to be a human. Since the moment the baby boy was born, Toco has stood by his friend's side and seems to act as his guardian angel. As the little boy naps, Toco curls up next to him and occasionally mimics his sleeping position.

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Portrait Photography

February 1, 2016

Cutest Little Girl in Japan Perfectly Captures the Joys of Childhood

Photographer Kotori Kawashima happened upon his most iconic subject yet when a friend introduced the artist to his 4-year-old daughter.

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Art

February 1, 2016

Artist Born Without Arms Defies Odds, Skillfully Creates Realistic Illustrations

23-year-old Polish artist Mariusz Kedzierski aims to prove that a disability cannot prevent one from accomplishing their goals.

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Art

January 29, 2016

Foraged Pieces of a Michigan Forest Encased in Delicately Laser-Cut Wooden Pendants

Chicago-based artist Erin LaRocque (of BuildWithWood) refers to herself as a “nature jeweler” who's inspired by Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest. Using foraged materials from this ecological location, the designer encapsulates her found, natural treasures in resin and laser-cut wood frames, before polishing the pieces to give them a brilliant shine. Lush plants, moss, lichen, and beautifully textured seeds are just a few of the often overlooked specimens that are included in LaRocque's jewelry.

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Animals

January 29, 2016

China Employs Professional Panda Huggers for $32,000 a Year

Just when we thought that the best job in the world involved cuddling baby goats, we find out that being...

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Art

January 29, 2016

Barbie Gets a Diverse Makeover with 33 Dolls in New Shapes, Sizes, and Colors

Since Barbie was first introduced in 1959, controversy has surrounded the doll because of her unrealistic proportions and narrow definition of...

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January 28, 2016

Quirky Bookmarks Look Like Tiny Legs of Literary Characters Sticking Out Between Pages

There's only one thing artist Olena Mysnyk (of MyBOOKmark) loves more than a great book: a quirky bookmark. To make reading more fun, the designer looks to her favorite literary characters for inspiration. Specifically, she looks at their feet, turning them into bookmarks that playfully stick out from a novel's pages.

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Photography

January 28, 2016

NYC Winter Storm Photo Remarkably Resembles an Impressionist Painting

In the midst of Winter Storm Jonas on Saturday morning, photographer Michele Palazzo braved the blustery weather in hopes that he'd...

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Cats

January 28, 2016

Grown Men and Their Cat Companions Counter the "Crazy Cat Lady" Stereotype

When you hear the phrase “crazy cat lady,” you most likely imagine a single woman cooped up at home with...

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Photography

January 28, 2016

Book Giveaway + Interview: Capturing the Energy of NYC From Above with Evan Joseph

Architecture photographer Evan Joseph climbs rooftops, perches on buildings' ledges, and even dangles out of helicopters to get the perfect shot. It's this impressive amount of dedication that's allowed him to work with world famous publications, to get access to the most exclusive views in NYC, and to photograph properties that are worth tens of millions of dollars. Above all, Joseph has reached this level of success because he captures New York City at its best.

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