Inspiring
June 21, 2016

Germany Has a “Forest Kindergarten” That Teaches Kids to Explore the Great Outdoors

At this preschool in Germany, early education is about much more than simple vocabulary and arithmetic, and Mother Nature makes the greatest teacher. A Waldkindergarten (aka Forest Kindergarten) holds each day’s classes in the middle of—you guessed it—a forest, where kids are encouraged to explore and experiment with tools like knives and fire.

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Art
June 17, 2016

Intricately Carved Wooden Animal Sculptures Leap to Life

Rippling muscles, thick horns, and fur so realistic that you can almost feel the wind blowing through it—Guiseppe Rumerio sculpts lifelike animals with the most intrinsic anatomical details to bring his wooden creatures to life. Tucked away in Ortisei, a small town in Northern Italy, this gifted sculptor has made a name for himself in the woodworking community with his breathtaking carvings, clearly expressing his fascination with nature.

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Inspiring
June 15, 2016

Unlikely Love Between a White Tiger and Lion Has Remained Strong for Over 10 Years

It’s said that opposites attract, and for Cameron the lion and Zabu the white tiger, this timeless adage rings true. The unlikely pair first met in the early 2000s while residing at a roadside zoo in New England—an unfortunate place for the two creatures—but they were both rescued in 2004 and subsequently relocated to the Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida where they're known as the “resident odd couple.

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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.