Animals
February 2, 2025

Learn More About How Elephants, One of the World’s Smartest Animals, Grieve

Many animals have been proven to express some form of grief. From Tanzania, Jane Goodall once recorded a young chimpanzee that died of grief following the death of his mother only weeks earlier. One study followed a beluga whale that carried her deceased calf for almost a full week, while another found lemurs giving “lost” calls in the presence of a killed family member.

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Toys
January 31, 2025

LEGO Unveils ‘Sunflowers’ Set Celebrating Van Gogh’s Famous Color Experiment

In recent years, LEGO has introduced several art-inspired sets designed for adults, allowing fans to recreate iconic paintings using LEGO bricks. There’s a set based on Hokusai’s The Great Wave and another that allows you to assemble Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. And now, art history fans can also bring Vincent van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers to life, brick by brick.

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Store
January 31, 2025

Stay Creative and Warm Down to Your Toes With These Artsy Socks

Feet are among the first body parts to freeze during cold weather. For those seeking warmth this winter season without sacrificing style, look no further than the plethora of artistic socks by ChattyFeet and Curator Socks. Inspired by the question “What if socks could talk?” ChattyFeet specializes in humorous socks featuring some of the world’s most recognizable faces.

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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.