Dogs
August 4, 2024

Clever Dog Learns to “Pay” for Cookies With a Leaf After Watching Students Use Money

Dogs are highly intelligent creatures—and the smartest ones learn things by simply observing the world around them. A perfect example of this is a black dog named Negro who lives in a school in Colombia. He is a guardian, keeping an eye on students in their daily routine, which the school authorities have rewarded by providing him with food, water, lodging, and a lot of love.

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Sports
August 2, 2024

These Olympic Shooters Have Such “Main Character Energy” That People Can’t Stop Talking About Them

One of the best things about the Olympics is that they offer a window to lesser known sports, such as pistol shooting. And while the participants have dazzled the world with their marksmanship, two athletes have particularly stood out for looking undeniably cool while competing. First, it was Kim Yeji who caught the world's attention.

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Installation
August 1, 2024

20-Foot Phoenix Made From Biochar Represents the Average Person’s Annual Carbon Footprint

Artist Benjamin Von Wong has created yet another incredible installation to raise awareness about environmental issues. This time, he's used biochar to form a nearly 20-foot-tall phoenix in Thailand. Revealed on Earth Overshoot Day, August 1, Carbon Phoenix is intended to draw attention to the unique properties of biochar. Biochar is a carbon-rich black solid, sometimes called man-made charcoal. It has incredible carbon removal properties and is responsible for over 89% of verified carbon removal credits.

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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.