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January 27, 2016

Rescued Raccoon Dog Is an Adorable Japanese Pet the Internet Is in Love With

Last June, Twitter user Chibi_tori discovered an abandoned tanuki, rescued him, and has since prompted the world to fall in love with this breed. Despite the fact that many believe tanukis to be badgers or raccoons, they're actually a Japanese raccoon dog (though they're not closely related to raccoons and only look like them).

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Photography

January 26, 2016

Man Builds Winter Storm Jonas Igloo and Lists It on Airbnb for $200 a Night

While most New Yorkers were watching Winter Storm Jonas from indoors, Brooklyn art director Patrick Horton and his roommates decided...

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Animals

January 26, 2016

Adorable Sloth Stuck on Busy Highway is Rescued by Local Cops

A transit police officer was patrolling an Ecuadorian highway when he noticed something unusual on the side of the road:...

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Photography

January 25, 2016

Artist Commemorates the History Behind Her Father's Vintage Tools

Graphic designer Maki Yamamoto likes to begin every day with a photoshoot to help get her creative mind ready for work. Using her collection of vintage tools, tickets, stamps, and more, the artist designs arrangements, playing with color, size, shape, and texture. She'll often add various plants to her spreads, to give each piece a lively pop of green that perfectly contrasts the worn, rusty appearance of her objects.

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Photography

January 25, 2016

Emotional Haka Wedding Dance Beautifully Displays Maori Tradition of Pride and Respect

At Benjamin and Aaliyah Armstrong's wedding, their groomsmen and guests surprised them with a powerful dance that evokes emotion and...

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Design

January 25, 2016

Loving Dad Builds Incredible Fairy Tree Reading Nook in His Daughter’s Bedroom

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Photography

January 24, 2016

Cinematic Photos of Tokyo’s Streets Magically Lit up at Night

Japanese photographer Masashi Wakui routinely waits for the sun to set before embarking on a quest to capture the city of Tokyo. At night, the city's streets are peppered with paper lanterns that give off a warm glow, neon signs that act as guiding lights, and plenty of people who are basking in this magical time of day.

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History

January 23, 2016

Peace, Love and Freedom: Hippie Fashion From the Late 1960s to 1970s

When we get dressed in the morning and prepare for our day, we don't typically think of our clothes as...

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Architecture

January 23, 2016

America’s Oldest Mall Now Contains 48 Charming Low-Cost Micro-Apartments

With online retailers making shopping an efficient, no-fuss experience, it's no secret that brick-and-mortar malls aren't as popular as they...

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Art

January 21, 2016

People’s Deepest and Darkest Irrational Fears Are Turned into Humorously Relatable Comics

Fear is an emotion that all people experience, though it's easy to feel alone in your panic as your nightmares are getting the best of you. Whether it's a certain predator with scales, sharp teeth, and talons; creepy, crawly spiders; clowns who only pretend to be your friend; or a monster in your closet, we all have particular phobias that keep us up late at night.

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