Animals
July 21, 2021

Man Takes Selfie With Cute Quokka Who Then Continues to Follow Him

In 2017, a then-21-year-old Campbell Jones and his girlfriend embarked on a bike ride on Rottnest Island. Located off the coast of Western Australia, Rottnest is renowned for its scenic, seaside landscape, warm weather, and ample wildlife—namely, its indigenous quokka population. With its adorable smile and inquisitive personality, the quokka is known as “the happiest animal on Earth.” After meeting one on the bike trail, Jones now knows why.

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Inspiring
July 21, 2021

9-Year-Old Child Genius Has a Higher IQ Than Einstein

Growing up with a developmental disorder can be very difficult. Due to embarrassment—sometimes even bullying—and a lack of understanding in most public school systems about learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), many children with these conditions struggle to fit in and advance with their peers.

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Design
July 20, 2021

Eye-Opening “True Size Map” Shows the Real Size of Countries on a Global Scale

When you picture a 2D representation of our world, what do you see? Chances are, you’re probably thinking of the Mercator map—a standard type of projection that’s been around since the late 16th century. Although it's useful for navigational purposes, the map is also misleading because the relative sizes of countries are inaccurately conveyed. Some places, such as Greenland, look huge on this type of chart, but in actuality are much smaller.

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Architecture
July 19, 2021

5 Incredible Works of Architecture by Legendary Modernist I.M. Pei

Chinese American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, better known as I.M. Pei, was a world-renowned modernist and designer of many influential buildings. In his early life, Pei was inspired by the gardens of Suzhou and by his time in Shanghai. After moving to the United States and pursuing architecture in university, Pei was disheartened by the Beaux-Arts style popular at the time and briefly turned to engineering.

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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.