Resources
January 9, 2018

This World Map Shows You the Name of Every Country in Its Own Official Language

Linguistics can be tricky, and how words develop over time can be an interesting window into our collective history. Just think about the names of countries. Why do English speakers say Germany instead of Deutschland, as the Germans do? Or why do Spanish speakers use Estados Unidos de América instead of United States of America? It all comes down to two words—exonym and endonym.

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Creative Products
January 5, 2018

15+ Playful Products for People Who Love Surprises

Like surprises? If so, you've come to the right place! Created with craftiness in mind, these unique and unpredictable gifts put a playful spin on everyday objects. Some, like the collection of clever candles, melt away to reveal secret trinkets. Others—like the popular penguin paper toy and creative cat wall hanger—”pop up” when prompted. And then there are some that are sneakily hidden in plain view—including a bunny with secret scissor ears.

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Art
January 3, 2018

Nature-Inspired Textiles Capture the Beauty of Our World’s Coral Reef Ecosystem

Porto-based textile artist Vanessa Barragão creates three-dimensional textile art inspired by the Earth’s coral reef ecosystem. The artist’s textured woolen rugs, tapestries, and wall hangings are made using various hand-crafted, fiber art techniques, including latch hooking, crochet, weaving, knitting, basketry, and felt. They mimic the organic textures, shapes, and structures found in the diverse world of underwater flora and fauna, such as fringing reefs and barnacles.

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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.