Animals
December 14, 2016

19-Year-Old Cat’s Rare Skin Condition Changes Black Fur Into Brilliant Marble Coat

When you adopt a cat, you don’t expect for its fur to change colors. A black cat, in theory, should retain its midnight shade for the rest of its life. So, imagine the surprise that a man named David had when Scrappy, his beloved furry friend, started seeing spots. As the cat turned seven years old, his fur began sprouting white patches among his previously all-dark coat.

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Architecture
December 13, 2016

Artist Helps Locals Rebuild Haiti With Modern Sustainable Bamboo Homes

After the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, artist Caledonia Curry, aka Swoon, was fueled by the belief that the creative process is crucial during times of crisis. She took it upon herself to help restore the livelihoods of the families and communities impacted. Swoon founded Konbit Shelter soon after, and she's since worked with a small group of artists, engineers, and builders in collaboration with the Cormiers (Komye) village.

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Travel
December 10, 2016

World Map Reveals What Each Country Does Better Than Any Other

Designer David McCandless of Information is Beautiful has created a fascinating world map called International Number Ones. “Because every country is the best at something,” McCandless also offers the caveat that this accolade is “according to data,” which makes perfect sense once you study the map. Being the number one at something isn’t necessarily a compliment. Many countries are the “best” when it comes to issues that are morally reprehensible.

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Art
December 9, 2016

Woman Recreates Famous Paintings as Fabulous Hand-Crafted Nail Art

Over three years ago, social media maven Susi Kenna became obsessed with elaborate nail art, and it's easy to see why. For talented manicurists, the fingernails offer 10 tiny canvases in which to create their stunning visual works. Kenna has put another spin on this trend by combining it with her educational background in historical and contemporary art into a blog.

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