Good News
November 18, 2024

Metropolitan Museum of Art Makes Over 492,000 Images Available Online for Free

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions. The Met boasts a collection of more than 1.5 million art objects and artifacts, ranging from jewelry and textiles to paintings and sculpture. Over the years, the Met has uploaded photographs pulled from this iconic collection to its online database, and now over 492,000 high-resolution images can be browsed and downloaded for free.

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History
November 17, 2024

British Library Exhibit Reveals Lives of Medieval Women

Medieval European life was very different than life today. Thanks to the plague, there was significantly more death, monarchs held absolute sway, and everyone thought the world was flat. However, many things were much the same as today. People loved their pets, wore sentimental jewelry, and roamed many city streets that still exist. Another similarity between modern and medieval times was the critical contribution to the economy and rich social lives of women.

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Sculpture
November 16, 2024

Loon Sculpture Brings an Uplifting Message About Nature and Purpose to the Twin Cities

Loons are a symbol of Minnesota's vast wilderness—a fact that earned them the title of state bird in 1961. That's why, when artist Andy Scott was approached to design a sculpture for the city of Saint Paul, he settled on this creature. But unlike the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” loons aren't native to Scott's home country of Scotland or to California, where he now lives.

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Health
November 15, 2024

Neurologist Shares What Age You Should Stop Drinking Alcohol for the Sake of Your Nervous System

Drinking is an activity enjoyed by many across generations, whether it's the main excuse for meeting up with friends, a way to unwind, or something you do to enhance a meal. However, deep down everyone who drinks knows it's not exactly good for the body—especially as we grow older, recent research has shown. In fact, neurologist Dr. Richard Restak calls for ditching alcohol altogether when we reach a certain age. In 2021, Dr.

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