Inspiring
May 18, 2022

Couple in Their 50s Is Spending the Rest of Their Lives Aboard Cruise Ships

Here's a retirement plan you may not have heard of: spending the rest of your life exploring the world by sea, hopping from one cruise ship to the next with just a single suitcase. It sounds dreamy, and for couple Richard and Angelyn Burk of Seattle, Washington, it's a reality they worked hard to achieve. “We have been frugal all our lives to save and invest in order to achieve our goal,” Angelyn says.

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Social Cause
May 17, 2022

Man Spends Over 1,000 Days Straight Cleaning Up Trash in His Local Parks

Twenty-one-year-old climate activist Edgar McGregor has become a shining example of how one person can make a big impact. Since 2019, he has been conducting daily cleanups in an effort to make his local park spotless. He began documenting his trash collection efforts with short videos posted to Twitter, which have gone viral and even caught the attention of another youth climate activist—Greta Thunberg.

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Portrait Photography
May 17, 2022

Bold Portraits Celebrate the Rich Cultural History of Kenya Through Hypnotic Patterns

Photographer Thandiwe Muriu highlights the rich cultural history of her Kenyan heritage through stylish, maximalist portraits. The images feature models wearing garments resembling the traditional textiles of various African countries and cultures, and they stand in front of backdrops to match. Together, it has a camouflage-like effect; but the brilliant beauty of the patterns and colors is nothing to try and hide.

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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.