Food Art
July 27, 2022

Adorable Rice Balls Reimagine Japan’s Cutest Bird as Anime-Style Delinquents

Japan is known for its culture of cuteness, and it goes beyond fashion and entertainment. Kawaii culture has also seeped into the country’s food. Thanks to Twitter user boku shima enaga (aka @daily_simaenaga), we get a taste (no pun intended) of adorable onigiri (rice balls) designed to look like a delectable gang of delinquent birds. This charming assortment of savory snacks is inspired by two separate staples of Japan: the long-tailed tit (or shima enaga in Japanese)

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Dogs
July 26, 2022

Double Amputee Pup Still Looking for a Home After Spending a Year in a Shelter

At 2 years old, Bebe, a female German Shepherd/husky mix, has never had a home of her own. This feisty, double amputee pup has spent over a year of her life at The Animal Pad (TAP), a non-profit dog rescue in San Diego, California. She has been adapting to her disability and becoming more capable every day. Now, what she needs is a forever family to share in her adventures.

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Furniture
July 25, 2022

Pottery Barn Launches 150-Piece Furniture Collection Designed for People With Disabilities

For those with a disability, design dramatically affects how they interact with the world. Seemingly small choices can improve quality of life. Take the height of a sink, for instance. For a person using a wheelchair, the height and construction of a vanity can make washing their hands an impossible task. Pottery Barn has just launched a furniture collection with this type of accessibility (and beyond) in mind.

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