Birds
February 19, 2024

Smart Raven Figures Out How To Use a Stick as a Tool To Retrieve Food Trapped in a Tube

Ornithologists and bird lovers all know that crows, ravens, and other members of the corvid family are extremely intelligent. Not only do they possess sensory consciousness, meaning they cultivate an awareness of the present and immediate past through observed events, but they also understand the concept of zero. As it turns out, these creatures flip the script on the term “bird brain.

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Creative Products
February 17, 2024

20 Contemporary Art Gifts Inspired by Today’s Top Artists

Do you love contemporary art? Or are you looking for a present for an art lover? If so, take a peek at this modern-day masterpiece: a collection of contemporary art gifts. While it would be amazing to get our art-loving friend or relative a limited edition artwork by their favorite creator, those can be sadly out of most budgets. But don't worry!  Here, you'll find unique presents inspired by the iconic work of today's top artists.

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Sculpture
February 16, 2024

Artist Creates Heavenly Reliefs That Grace Homes With Divine Beauty

The sculptures that Hossein Behzadi creates are angelic—literally. Equipped with only a palette knife, the self-taught artist sculpts reliefs of beautiful, otherworldly women emerging from walls. Even though his reliefs are made of plaster, they are far from ordinary; each sculpture features long, flowing garments and hair, further contributing to their ethereal beauty.

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Cars
February 16, 2024

This Tiny Camping Trailer Can Easily Fit in a Garage and Doesn’t Require a Trailer License

The award-winning German company Sportcaravan recently released its Cube 1 model, their smallest camping trailer to date. Measuring 10.5 feet in length, 5.4 feet in height, and weighing in at around 705 pounds, the Cube 1 definitely deserves its title of  “mega” micro-caravan. With these dimensions, owners can easily fit the camping trailer in their garage and tow it with a small car, without the need for a trailer license.

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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.