Cats
July 27, 2022

Video Game Where You Play as a Stray Cat Is Now the Highest Rated Game of 2022

Video games allow you to imagine yourself as someone, or something, else. Stray is a recently released game that imagines you as a cute kitty on a quest. And players think this game is purrfection. Though concept may seem simple, it's become the highest user-rated game on Steam, a popular video game distribution service. Stray is the debut game from indie developer BlueTwelve Studio.

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Good News
July 27, 2022

Newlyweds Adopt the Friendly Stray Dog that Crashed Their Wedding

Wedding crashers are usually unwelcome visitors; but at the ceremony of Tamiris Muzini and Douglas Vieira Robert, there was one uninvited guest who entered as a stranger and left as part of the wedding party’s family. So who was this mysterious person? It was actually a stray dog that appeared at the church in Brazil the day of the wedding and sat at the entrance, greeting the guests.

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Art History
July 26, 2022

The Unique History and Fascinating Evolution of the Japanese Kimono

For generations, Japanese style has been defined by a single garment: the kimono. Historically significant, aesthetically fascinating, and steeped in symbolism, the kimono captures the exquisite elegance of Japanese culture and design, proving that clothing can be much more than meets the eye. Here, we look at the fascinating evolution of the kimono, tracing its exceptional history from the 8th century through the present and exploring its role in contemporary Japanese culture.

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Dogs
July 26, 2022

Study Shows More Dogs in a Neighborhood May Contribute to Lower Crime

Dogs are great companions. They’ve always offered loyalty, love, and unwavering friendship; but now, there may be another benefit to our canine pals. Researchers at Ohio State University discovered that neighborhoods with more dogs have less violent crime—homicide, robbery and, to a lesser extent, aggravated assaults. The paper was recently published in Social Forces, and it offers insight into how safety-promoting trust is built in communities.

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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.