Animals
February 2, 2023

Monster Toad the Size of a Newborn Baby Is Found in Australia

A six-pound toad that will eat anything in its way—including small mammals—sounds like something out of a horror B-movie. But that's precisely what park ranger Kylee Gray encountered while doing routine track work in Australia's Conway National Park. Nicknamed Toadzilla by the rangers, the female cane toad weighed 5.95 pounds (2.7 kilograms). This is believed to be a world record for toads.

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History
February 1, 2023

15 Important Civil Rights Activists To Know From the Past and Present

The fight for Black equality has a long, complicated history in the United States. And across that history, there are many men and women who have put themselves on the line to fight discrimination and racism. While the civil rights movement of the 1960s produced many great leaders—including Dr. Martin Luther King and John Lewis—there are many Black activists who have taken a stand both before and after to push racial equality forward.

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Gift Guide
January 31, 2023

31 Thoughtful and Romantic Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

Even with the best of intentions, sometimes life gets in the way and before you know it, you're left with just a few days before Valentine's Day and no gift in hand. (Don't worry. We've all been there.) Luckily, shopping for last-minute gifts has never been easier. Gone are the days of rushing out and picking whatever you can find on the shelf. Thanks to online merchants and quick shipping, last-minute doesn't mean thoughtless junk.

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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.