Art
October 23, 2025

Ukrainian Performance Artist Visualizes the Weight of Living With Depression

In the United States alone, major depression impacts more than 21 million adults each year. Globally, an estimated 5.7% of adults grapple with depression, representing approximately 332 million people. Just in time for Depression Awareness Month, which is held annually every October, Ukrainian actor Tania Galakhova shared a video that portrays what it can feel like to live with the disorder.

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News
October 22, 2025

Thieves Steal $102 Million in Jewels in Brazen Louvre Robbery

Embed from Getty Images In something that seems straight out of a heist film, but is unfortunately true, $102 million in precious jewels were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris over the weekend. Taken from the museum’s Apollo Gallery in broad daylight, the eight pieces taken were part of the French crown jewels and include jewelry gifted by Napoleon to his second wife for their wedding.

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Toys
October 22, 2025

2,999-Piece LEGO Set of the Addams Family From the ’90s Films

With Halloween approaching and amid Wednesday Season 2 buzz, there’s something fans of everything creepy, kooky, and mysteriously spooky will appreciate. This impressive 2,999-piece fan-built LEGO set based on the iconic 1991 and 1993 films, The Addams Family and Addams Family Values, is complete with mini-figures of the whole cast.

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Inspiring
October 21, 2025

‘Human Library’ Lets You “Borrow” a Person To Discuss Topics That Break Down Stereotypes

It’s easy to misjudge those who are different from us, often simply because we don’t know them well enough to understand their experiences. To challenge people’s preconceived notions about stigmatized groups, Human Library International invites anyone to “borrow” people as “open books,” creating a safe space where participants can engage in open dialogues between strangers.

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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.