Funny
December 7, 2015

Humorous Charts and Graphs Show What Being an Introvert Is All About

BuzzFeed Life's assistant health editor Anna Borges created a series of graphs any introvert can relate to. There are pie charts depicting how truly wonderful it is to have a vivid inner world, unwavering sense of self, and top-notch listening skills. Through her bar graphs, Borges conveys some of the stereotypes introverts face, along with the real-life dilemmas many encounter on a daily basis. And, through her line graphs, which are downright hilarious (and accurate)

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Photojournalism
December 5, 2015

Interview: Powerfully Raw Portraits of Homeless People by Lee Jeffries

From sorrow and despair to warmth and dignity, Manchester, England-based photographer Lee Jeffries documents the expressive faces of homeless people in powerfully humanizing portraits. Using only his camera, natural light, and a small handheld reflector, he illuminates incredible details that reveal some of the wear of life on the streets. Without exploitation or pretense, the photographer spends time with each subject to create a personal connection before capturing a portrait.

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Architecture
November 29, 2015

Luxurious Korean Tent Pods Expand the World of “Glamorous Camping”

Some like to experience nature by getting up close and personal to the grit and grime, but for the rest of the population the answer lies in the trend of glamorous camping or “glamping” which combines the majesty of the great outdoors with the comforts of luxury travel. A South Korean company called Archiworkshop recently launched a tent series, appropriately titled “Glamping for Glampers”  that has a sleek eco-friendly (but still lavish)

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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.