Creative Products
May 9, 2023

26 Quirky Gifts Inspired by Surrealist Salvador Dalí

Everything about Salvador Dalí screams “unique.” An avant-garde artist and undisputed leader of the Surrealist movement, Dalí is renowned for his unusual art inspired by the subconscious and reminiscent of dreams. In order to channel this one-of-a-kind approach to aesthetics, we’ve compiled a collection of stylish gifts with a surreal twist. In this selection of quirky products, you’ll discover goodies inspired by different aspects of Dalí's life.

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Wedding
May 9, 2023

Simone Biles Gets Married to Football Player Jonathan Owens

Congratulations are in order for Simone Biles. The 24-year-old athlete, widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time, just got married to football safety Jonathan Owens. Biles and her now-husband split the celebration into a couple of events—first, in a civil ceremony at the Harris County Courthouse in Houston, Texas, and then a full-fledged destination wedding in Cabo, Mexico. Biles and Owens first announced their engagement back in February 2022.

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Crafts
May 9, 2023

Adorable Needle Felted Pup Portraits Burst From Picture Frames Into Real Life

If you have a dog, you know that they are the best companions. Canines celebrate our happiest moments and also are by our side during the most difficult ones. Artist Anneli Kirby, aka AnneliFelts, commemorates beloved pups in her custom 3D dog portraits created using the needle felting technique. The portraits feature a front-on view of the subject done in a style that combines realism with Kirby’s own artistic flair.

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Funny
May 8, 2023

Mystery Behind 500 Pounds of Pasta Dumped by a New Jersey River Is Finally Solved

In a scene that seems straight out of Tomie dePaola's classic children's book Strega Nona, where a magic pasta pot overflows and threatens to engulf a nearby town, residents in Old Bridge, New Jersey, found mounds of pasta dumped next to a river. And by mounds, we mean 500 pounds of spaghetti, elbows, and alphabet pasta. The story went viral when public official Nina Jochnowitz posted about the mysterious pasta dump on Facebook.

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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.