Inspiring

January 11, 2026

Mexico City, Home to the World’s Largest Bullring, Bans Violence in Bullfighting To Protect Animals

While bullfighting was born in Spain, its largest market abroad is Mexico. Not only is it the country with the most bullrings in the world, but it is also home to the largest—Mexico City’s La Monumental Plaza de Toros México. However, over the years, animal activists have raised concerns about this spectacle, which consists of facing, subduing, and killing a bull.

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December 29, 2025

German Aerospace Engineer Becomes First Wheelchair User To Go to Space

German aerospace engineer Michaela Benthaus always dreamed of being an astronaut. Unfortunately, a mountain biking accident seven years ago resulted in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed, making her ambitious dreams even more difficult to achieve. Despite being a wheelchair user now, her disability didn’t stop her from taking necessary steps towards her goals, including working for the the European Space Agency (ESA).

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December 24, 2025

12-Year-Old Student Compares Having Autism to Being Like a “Limited Edition LEGO Set”

While books and studies can offer information, there’s really no better way to understand autism than to listen to people with autism. It can be difficult to put into words how someone with autism experiences the world, but one Sydney-based kid named Leo recently delivered a powerful speech that brilliantly explains his neurodivergent mind. Being neurodivergent isn’t a bad thing. It simply means experiencing the world differently—and 12-year-old Leo agrees.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.