Funny
October 13, 2025

Public Library Goes Viral for Hilarious Marketing Video About Their Trustworthiness

In an era of increased book bans and attacks on academic, literary, and resource institutions throughout the United States, public libraries are more essential now than ever before; as is some fun and levity. This fact isn’t lost on Wisconsin’s New Berlin Public Library, which recently crafted a clever way to reach an even wider audience with a healthy dose of humor.

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Architecture
October 11, 2025

Amazon Spheres House an Enormous Indoor Garden Reconnecting City Dwellers With Nature

In what might be one of the most innovative workplace amenities we’ve witnessed, Amazon’s Seattle headquarters is home to an enormous indoor garden housed in three giant globes known as the Spheres. This impressive example of biophilic design reconnects us with nature by bringing staff and visitors into close contact with lush plant life.

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Music
October 10, 2025

Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces “Second Contact” Lineup of Artists and Scientists

Earlier this year, we shared the exciting news about Iceland Eclipse 2026, a one-of-a-kind festival that brings together music, science, art, and astronomy. Now, the team behind the event has revealed its Second Contact programming, introducing even more artists, scientists, and visionaries who will gather on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula from August 12-15, 2026. During the festival, Iceland will fall all under total darkness during the country’s last solar eclipse until 2196.

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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.