Installation
December 16, 2025

Memorial Phone Booth in Japan Offers People a Place To “Call” Deceased Loved Ones

In 2010, a man named Itaru Sasaki lost his beloved cousin to cancer. A garden designer by trade, Sasaki incorporated his expertise into a memorial; one that not only honored his relative, but also allowed him to process his pain. The result became known as a Wind Phone, a disconnected public phone that allows you to “call” a deceased loved one.

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Music
December 16, 2025

Catholic Priest Who Moonlights as a DJ Got Pope Leo XIV to Appear at a Rave

A Portuguese priest named Guilherme Peixoto rose to fame not for what happens inside his church, but for what goes on when the temple doors have closed for the day and his love for music shines. After experimenting with mixing electronic music with religious songs, he has become a famous DJ that tours the world—and even earned a nod from Pope Leo XIV himself.

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Good News
December 15, 2025

Actor Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 and Shares His Secret to Living a Long and Healthy Life

Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on December 13, and the legendary actor has surprisingly simple advice for living a long life. According to the Mary Poppins star, a positive mindset is key—and science backs him up. Living a long and healthy life depends on many factors, from genetics to lifestyle choices. However, research increasingly shows that mindset matters too.

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Inspiring
December 15, 2025

3-Year-Old Boy Becomes the World’s Youngest Chess Player To Earn an Official Rating

What were you doing when you were 3 years old? Maybe enjoying some daycare naps or mastering the crayons? Well, a toddler from India named Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has spent his time a little differently and just became the youngest chess player to get an official rating from the International Chess Federation (FIDE) at 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days old. Sargawya started playing when he was 2.5 years old.

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