Art
March 6, 2017

Illustrator Draws Humorous Comics About Her Mental Illness to Help Destigmatize It

Humor is a powerful way to deal with the barbs of life. On its face, mental illness is nothing to laugh about, but illustrator Gemma Correll has used her biting wit as a coping mechanism for her own depression and anxiety. They take the form of relatable mental health comics and illustrations that allow us to commiserate with Correll, as well as many others who share her condition.

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Photography
March 3, 2017

Steve McCurry Shares His Philosophy on What Makes a Good Portrait

What makes a good portrait? One of the world's most famous portrait photographers, Steve McCurry, has taken to his blog to bring us his musings on what makes a good portrait. Who better to get advice from than a photographer who has provided us with some of the most famous portraits of all time? Turns out, while lighting and composition count, the best photographs are those that create a connection.

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Animals
March 2, 2017

Adorable Seal Can’t Stop Cuddling a Plush Toy That’s His Mini-Me

One of the most adorable things we've seen in awhile, this rescued earless seal hugs a plush version of himself. The delighted seal lives at the Okhotsk Tokkari Center in Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture, and was given a stuffed toy in his likeness by the staff. The staff could never have expected just how much the seal, who is being hand-reared after being rescued due to injury, would take to his new friend.

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Technology
March 1, 2017

Classic Nokia 3310 Phone Redesigned for 2017 Brings ‘Snake’ Game With It

Déjà vu is rarely experienced in the ever-changing tech world, but one previously-beloved phone is making its way back around the bend. The Nokia 3310, which first launched in September 2000, has been revamped for our modern age. This update on the classic recently made its debut at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and it aims to capture the hearts of those nostalgic for a “dumb phone.

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