Travel
May 13, 2021

Almost Everyone in This Tiny Alaskan Town Lives Under One Roof

In small towns, everyone knows everyone. People stop to chat on the street and young people exhaust their dating pools. A tiny community in Alaska takes standard “small town” vibes to a whole new level though. In Whittier, Alaska, almost the entire population of 318 year-round residents live under one roof. The apartment buildings—known as Begich Towers—went viral on TikTok when podcaster Olivia Snake (@livvontheedge) posted a video about the strange little town.

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Creative Products
May 13, 2021

Make Your Own Magical Rainbow When You Complete This Colorful Jigsaw Puzzle

Seeing a rainbow spread across the sky is always a special treat. There is something about the combination of colors that is so satisfying to look at. Fortunately, you don't have to wait until the next rainstorm to see one. The innovative designers at Nervous System have created a puzzle that lets you build your own rainbow from the comfort of your coffee table.

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Architecture
May 12, 2021

Geometric Game Lets You Build Imaginary Architecture in the Style of the Greats

Illustrator and architect Federico Babina’s latest project, called ARCHITANGRAM, acts as an “architect’s alphabet” that helps break down the recognizable styles of famous designers. This visual series is designed as a creative game. By using a minimal set of building blocks, Babina is able to recreate some of the most iconic buildings by these architects in easily translatable ways.

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Photography
May 11, 2021

Photorealistic Image Shows How George Washington Might Look if He Was Alive Today

George Washington served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797, but unlike modern-day politicians, there are no photos of him. In order to document his life, he patiently posed while his portrait was painted. These paintings—created by various esteemed 18th-century artists—are the only records we have that capture his likeness.

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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.