Design
October 18, 2016

Exquisitely Detailed Dollhouses Document 300 Years of British Domestic Life

Renowned for its world-class collection and dedication to preservation, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood offers a nostalgic look at Great Britain’s cultural heritage. Recently, the institution loaned a dozen of its prized dollhouses to the National Building Museum in Washington DC for a special show titled Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse.

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Animals
October 17, 2016

World’s Only Brown Panda Lives Happily in Chinese Nature Reserve

Qizai, an adorable resident of Foping National Nature Reserve, is not your standard panda bear. While China's cuddly creatures are known for their classic black-and-white color combo, Qizai’s brown and white fur is a little bit different—and extremely rare. The 7-year-old is the only known living panda with this uniquely colored coat, and scientists aren’t quite sure why. As a young cub, Qizai was found abandoned in Central China’s Qingling Mountain region.

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Inspiring
October 15, 2016

Mom Reinvents Grocery Cart to Help Those with Special Needs Participate in Shopping

A specially designed shopping cart for people with special needs is becoming widely available in supermarkets across the country. They are called Caroline's Carts, named after the daughter of cart inventor and mother Drew Ann Long. For years, Long struggled to include Caroline—who was born with Rett Syndrome—on daily errands while simultaneously ensuring her daughter's comfort. The condition severely inhibits Caroline's ability to walk and talk.

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