Books
February 19, 2016

Book Giveaway: "Felines of New York" Reveal What Urban Cats Are Really Thinking

Comedian and photographer Jim Tews combined two separate Internet favorites–Humans of New York and cats–to make one lighthearted series filled with laughs called Felines of New York. “I just felt HONY was ready to be parodied. It's an amazing project, obviously, but it's very serious sometimes. To the point of being depressing. So I thought doing it with cats in some manner would give it some levity,” Tews told us.

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Photography
February 17, 2016

Loving Husband Plants a Field of Scented Flowers for His Blind Wife to Smile Every Day

When Mr. and Mrs. Kuroki married in 1956, they took on a difficult, yet gratifying, life together. Every morning, the pair would rise early to care for their 60-cow dairy farm and they raised two children along the way. They barely had time to rest, but hoped their hard work would one day pay off when they retired and took a trip around Japan. Unfortunately, these plans changed when Mrs.

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Animals
February 16, 2016

Adorable Photos of Little Donkeys That Break Their Stubborn Stereotypes

When you hear the phrase “adorable animal,” household pets like kittens and puppies often come to mind; however, there's one animal that happens to be just as adorable, one that we don't often think of–donkeys! Though calling someone a donkey is traditionally an insult and these creatures are usually associated with being stubborn and lazy, it definitely shouldn't be because these animals are downright lovable.

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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.