Travel
November 14, 2016

Traveling Photographer Stumbles Upon the Most Cheerfully Colorful Town in the World

Imagine stumbling across a vibrant and energetic town where all the walls, window frames, stairs, and even roofs are painted in bright, intense colors and dynamically-detailed murals. Sounds like something out of a dream, right? Well, this visually electrifying place really exists—it's a town called Guatapé, in the Antioquia Department of Colombia. Photographer Jessica Devnani happened upon this wonderful discovery while backpacking through Colombia and marveled at its beautiful colors, cobblestone streets, and tremendous views.

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Travel
November 4, 2016

Comfy Compact Trailer Can Be Yours for Less Than $13,000

Inspired by the all-American aesthetic of the vintage Volkswagen, Dub Box USA designs modern trailers with a retro twist. While its premiere model—a classic camper—has the look of yesteryear’s “silver bullet” motorhomes, it comes equipped with various contemporary perks, from solar panels to a Bluetooth speakers. In addition to its camper, Dub Box USA also sells state-of-the-art food trucks, event trailers, and, in just a few months, the brand new Dinky Dub camper.

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Animals
November 2, 2016

Psychologist Discovers That Dogs Dream About the Humans They Love

Have you ever wondered if dogs really dream about chasing kittens and cats? According to Harvard psychologist, Dr. Deirdre Barrett, canines are likely dreaming about their human caretakers. Barrett has been studying sleep behavior in humans for years. Although she says there's no 100% certainty to know what animals dream about, Barrett can extrapolate what she knows about humans—because after all, we are animals, too.

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Funny
October 26, 2016

Guy and His Beloved Dog Look Alike, So They Dress in Adorable Matching Outfits

In the unbreakable bond between an animal and their human, the two are sometimes so close that they can start to look alike. When Topher Brophy met the adorable Aussiedoodle dog Rosenberg, they became fast friends. As Brophy explained to The Dodo, “Rosenberg has a temperament unlike any dog I've ever met. He has an almost regal sense of tranquility, confidence and inner wisdom.

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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.