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November 16, 2022

Man Assembles Self-Care Packages and Donates Them to 118 Animal Shelter Workers

Turning 30 can be daunting. Adulthood has fully kicked in, and societal pressures increase. This particular feeling of dread is echoed in pop culture, informing pieces like Bo Burnham's Inside or the musical film Tick, Tick… Boom! Instead of dwelling on this sentiment, Bryan Tsiliacos, a man from the Bay Area, decided to celebrate this milestone birthday by completing 30 acts of kindness before he turns 30 in February 2023.

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Inspiring

November 16, 2022

Elementary School Students Learn ASL to Communicate With Deaf Cafeteria Worker

According to the Census Bureau, 11.5 million Americans—roughly 3.

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Good News

November 15, 2022

Dolly Parton Receives $100M Courage and Civility Award From Jeff Bezos for Her Charity Work

By now, we all know Dolly Parton is not only an iconic musician, she's also an amazing human being who...

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Style

November 14, 2022

Adidas Turns “Homer Simpson Backs Into the Bushes” Meme Into Sneakers

Fans of The Simpsons know that the long-running TV show is a seemingly infinite source of memes for every occasion. It's easy to catch yourself organically quoting favorite episodes or replying to a message with an image from the show. However, few memes are as universally relatable as the gif of Homer quietly backing away into a wall of bushes.

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Entertainment

November 11, 2022

Artist Reimagines Celebrities as the Subjects of Classical Paintings

When we look at classical paintings, the subjects tend to feel archaic and distant.

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Art

November 11, 2022

Japanese Art Teacher Rakes Fallen Leaves Into Floor Illustrations of Beloved Pop Culture Characters

For some people, fallen leaves are something annoying that needs to be raked and put away; for others, they color...

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Technology

November 10, 2022

Oculus Rift Creator Designs Frightening VR Set That Kills You for Real if You Die in a Video Game

No matter how dark or bloody a videogame is, you can always log out, turn off the console, and call it a day. Well, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey would like to have a word about that. This entrepreneur has designed a chilling device: a VR headset that kills the player in real life if they die in the game.

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Inspiring

November 10, 2022

Lena Horne Makes History as the First Black Woman to Have a Broadway Theater Named After Her

Lena Horne was a trailblazing singer, actress, and civil rights activist whose career spanned over seven decades.

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News

November 9, 2022

Muslim Women From the Indian Region of Kerala Set Hijab on Fire in Solidarity With Iranian Protesters

After the death of Mahsa Amini, who fell into a coma and then died while in custody of Iran's morality...

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Photography

November 9, 2022

22 Photos Highlighting the Day of the Dead 2022 Celebrations in Mexico

After a few days of enchanting celebration and moving observance, another Day of the Dead has come to pass. Now, as decorations are dismounted and the smell of flowers fades from the air, we take a look back at the colors and the splendor of this Mexican holiday.

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