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December 4, 2024

Best of 2024: 30 Creative Products We Loved and Added to Our Cart This Year

In 2024, technology continued to find new ways to make life easier, and designers cleverly integrated it (often with cute aesthetics) enhance objects we commonly use. Over the past year, we’ve come across a number of products that definitely caught our eye. From a pen that never runs out of ink to a foldable, pocket-sized backpack, there have been some incredible products that have us yelling, “Shut up and take my money!

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Environment

December 3, 2024

Nearly 500 Scientists Gather at Emergency Summit To Urge Immediate Action for Antarctica’s Future

While the devastating effects of climate change are already being felt, hundreds of scientists recently gathered in Australia for an...

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News

December 3, 2024

31-Year Treasure Hunt for a Golden Owl Comes to an End With Discovery in France

One of the world’s longest-running and elaborate treasure hunts is finally over, thanks to the discovery of a buried bronze...

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Aerial Photography

December 3, 2024

Visually Satisfying Aerial Photos Highlight the Precision and Geometry of Artistic Swimming

Photographer Brad Walls, known for his artistic aerial images of dancers, shines a spotlight on the world of artistic swimming with his series Aqualillies. Also known as synchronized swimming, the sport is renowned for its beautiful shapes and symmetry. Walls takes full advantage of these characteristics and gives us a better view of the swimmers' athleticism with his aerial perspective.

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Funny

December 3, 2024

This Texan Restaurant Has Been Serving Daily Laughs on Its Marquee Sign for Nearly 50 Years

Austin’s Tex-Mex hotspot, El Arroyo, serves up more than just great food—it dishes out laughs too, thanks to its iconic...

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Installation

December 3, 2024

Best of 2024: Top 10 Art Installations Featured on My Modern Met

From art that harnesses technology to pieces that speak to climate change, the top art installations of 2024 are a...

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Gift Guide

December 2, 2024

36 Creative Gifts for the Photography Lover

Whether you know an amateur or professional photographer, there's nothing more satisfying than giving a new gadget to make their lives easier or jazz up their gear. Luckily, there's no shortage of interesting and creative gifts for your favorite photography lover.

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Endangered Animals

December 2, 2024

Pack of Gray Wolves Has Been Detected Near California National Park for the First Time in 100 Years

Native gray wolves, once nearly driven to extinction in California by game hunters in the 19th and 20th centuries, are...

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Good News

December 2, 2024

“Thanksgiving Grandma” Celebrates 9th Year in a Row With the Man She Accidentally Invited to Dinner

Many people have fun stories about how their favorite friendships began, but 24-year-old Jamal Hinton and 68-year-old Wanda Dench owe...

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Photography

December 2, 2024

Best Photos of 2024: Top 45 Photographs From Around the World

Photography is a medium that has both artistic and cultural value. It affords us the ability to see new perspectives while also capturing universal emotions and sharing a relatable sense of nostalgia. As we near the end of another year, photography also provides a way for us to look back at what’s transpired over the past 12 months.

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