Creative Products
August 25, 2022

You Can Get Cozy Under a Plush Blanket That Looks Like a Giant Stingray

While hugging a real-life stingray may be impossible, you can now pick up the next best thing. Japanese retailer Felissimo has partnered with brand YOU+MORE! to create an adorable plush blanket that looks just like the gentle giant. This nearly lifesize throw blanket is intended to resemble the giant freshwater stingray, which is the largest species of stingray in the world and native to Southeast Asia.

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Inspiring
August 24, 2022

Man Becomes First Graduate With Down Syndrome From His College

Going to school can be a demanding obstacle for many, but some people are more than up for the challenge. For Dylan Kuehl, being a student has been a challenging joy. The 38-year-old has had a passion for studying, and believes that the more he learns, the more he learns to see the world differently. This open-minded approach and enthusiastic mindset is all the more inspiring as Kuehl has Down syndrome.

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Astronomy
August 23, 2022

This NASA Astronaut Will Become the First Native American Woman in Space

As of March 2022, only 75 women have ever flown in space, according to NASA. Humankind has only been capable of such flight for about 60 years, but it took decades for women to have equal opportunities to test their scientific knowledge and courage in the great beyond. The NASA astronaut class of 2013 was the first to include equal numbers of men and women.

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