Inspiring
February 26, 2023

Functionally Illiterate Man Teaches Himself To Read and Has “BookTok” Cheering Him On

Motivational speaker Oliver James was left functionally illiterate after the education system failed him. The infectiously joyful James turned to #BookTok, a supportive community on TikTok, to bolster him through his journey of learning how to read. Now with thousands of encouraging followers, he’s chipping away at his goal of 100 books and learning how to manage his mental health.

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Architecture
February 25, 2023

Design for One of China’s Largest Libraries Is a Contemporary Canyon of Books

Dutch architectural firm MVRDV has won a competition to build what will become one of China's largest libraries. The sprawling design for the Wuhan Library combines traditional and non-traditional spaces all housed under a sculptural roof inspired by the city's rivers. Described by the firm as a “canyon of books,” the sprawling complex covers approximately 1.5 million square feet.

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Style
February 24, 2023

39 Amazing National Costumes From the Mister Global 2022 Male Beauty Pageant

Thirty-nine men from around the globe competed in the eighth edition of the Mister Global beauty competition. Held in Thailand on February 11, the contestants competed in different categories like interviews and formal wear. But perhaps the most highly anticipated category is when everyone dons their national costumes. Intended to represent each contestant's national identity, there is a lot tied up in each outfit. As always, this year's national costumes were impressive.

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Hotels
February 24, 2023

Airbnb Offers a Night Stay at Paris’ Palais Garnier to Celebrate the Legacy of ‘the Phantom of the Opera’

The tale of The Phantom of the Opera has captured the imaginations of millions of people around the world. It first made its debut as a novel in the early 20th century, and it has since been translated to other media. Its most famous iteration is the musical, written by award-winning composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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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.