Creative Products
November 16, 2020

Sleek Hexagonal “Living Wall” Lets You House Your Plants Vertically Indoors

Looking to liven up your interior with some greenery but working with limited space? UK-based design studio, Horticus, has developed a modular living wall system that brings the vitality of nature into any abode—no matter how humble. Inspired by various constraints, Anna Lisovskaya (the founder of Horticus) sought to combine the space-saving innovation of a living wall with the convenience and accessibility of pot gardening.

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Cats
November 15, 2020

13 Interactive Cat Toys That Will Keep Your Kitty Curious and Engaged

You keep your cat healthy in so many ways—vet checkups, healthy food, and lots of love. To keep your pet in their best form, you also need to engage their mind. Indoor furry friends can become bored. By instinct, cats love to scratch, stalk, and pounce—just like their larger wild brethren. Felines get bored, which can manifest in a depressed, destructive, or aggressive kitty.

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Dogs
November 13, 2020

Animal Shelter Styles Older Dogs as Senior Citizens for Hilarious Adoption Photoshoot

When it comes to adopting a dog from a shelter, senior dogs are often overlooked in favor of puppies. And while younger animals are often seen as undeniably cute, older pets have boundless charm, too—and they still have a lot of love to give! In a bid to help get its elderly residents the attention they deserve, Florida-based Flagler Humane Society came up with a playful idea.

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Science
November 11, 2020

Neuroscientist Makes Playlist of the Happiest Songs According to Science

What is your happy song? According to one Dutch neuroscientist, most happy songs have some distinctive traits in common. Several years ago, Dr. Jacob Jolij—at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands—was asked to examine a list of favorite songs compiled by the UK-based electronica band Alba. Although not a peer reviewed study, his investigation discovered several trends among the given examples of perky music.

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