Travel
October 22, 2026

This Helpful Road Trip Website Will Figure Out the Most Efficient Path for Your Cross-Country Trek

Road trips are the ultimate way to explore the United States. Planes and trains can’t cover everything, but a car can, letting you see all the fascinating pockets the country has to offer. But with so much to take in, it can be overwhelming to even start planning a multi-state or cross-country trek. Dr. Randal S. Olson is here to help with his practical—and endlessly interesting—website, Optimal Road Trips.

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Installation
October 20, 2026

380,000 Colorful LEGO Flowers Seem To Spill From an Art Center in Shanghai

LEGO Group’s in-house advertising agency, known as Our LEGO Agency, has transformed an old industrial site in Shanghai with a wave of color. The creative team took over the Tank Shanghai Art Center, located in a group of former aviation fuel tanks, with a campaign titled Botanical Wave. Comprising 380,000 LEGO flowers and plant pieces, the project goes beyond a towering installation, sending a message about the creative possibilities of these building blocks.

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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.