Food Art
March 21, 2017

20+ Mouthwatering Dishes of Comfort Food From Around the World

No matter where you live, you’ve probably got some version of comfort food. It’s the type of dish that’s associated with nostalgia; this is something that your mom might make for you when you’re sick, or food that you'll indulge in if you’ve had a bad day. When you take that first bite, you immediately feel better—like suddenly, you’re transported home. Comfort food means different things across cultures. And, there’s no definitive dish in any given place.

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DIY
March 17, 2017

DIY Shows How to Make Your Kid a Cardboard Knight in Armor

Artist Warren King proves that cardboard doesn’t just have to be for boxes. With some creativity and engineering know-how, the packing material can form spectacular works of art. Or, if you’re an imaginative 6-year-old, it can make for a fantastic knights costume. King fashioned a set of Gothic-style armor for one lucky kid and shared his entire process on Flickr. There, you get a detailed look at the corrugated cardboard costume DIY.

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Funny
March 17, 2017

Bookstore Uses Clever Clickbait to Encourage People to Read Classic Novels

With its sensationalized subject matter, vague-yet-intriguing titles, and eye-catching thumbnails, it's hard not to give in to clickbait. Though pursuing such stories will likely lead you to a questionable page full of pop-up ads and even more beguiling links, The Wild Detectives bookstore in Texas has found a way to improve upon the controversial phenomenon. Cleverly called Litbaits, the bookstore's campaign ingeniously uses stirring headlines to coax people into reading books.

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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.