Nature
November 25, 2020

Sea Urchin Wear Shells Like Hats So Aquarists Made Tiny Hats for Them To Wear Instead

There are 950 species of sea urchins living on seabeds, making them one of the most widespread and common echinoderms in our oceans. They’re often called the “porcupines of the sea” because of their long spines that deter hungry predators. However, the marine animals are also prone to covering themselves with stones, shells, rocks—and even tiny hats. Biologist Morgan Kester recently shared this discovery on social media.

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Travel
November 24, 2020

‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ Book Is the Perfect Travel Guide for Adventurers Who Love Pastel Architecture

Have you ever seen a place that looks like it could be in a Wes Anderson film? Whether it’s a candy-colored interior or a small building dwarfed by an impossibly large mountainscape, these enchanting places exist all over the world. The Instagram account Accidentally Wes Anderson (AWA) began in 2017 as a personal travel bucket list for creator Wally Koval and quickly transformed into something much greater and global. Now, the popular profile has 1.

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Design
November 23, 2020

15 Unique Christmas Wrapping Paper Designs Created by Independent Artists

The holidays are on the horizon and once you stock up on gifts, there's nothing left to do but wrap them. But rather than stick to the same old boring Christmas wrapping paper, why not try something different? Minted has a huge selection of unique holiday wrapping paper designed by independent artists that will make your packages stand out from the crowd.

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Graphic Design
November 22, 2020

This Intricate Blueprint Poster Charts the Golden History of Rock and Roll Music

UK-based art studio Dorothy is known for its clever infographics that combine educational facts with beautiful visuals. Many of their posters and prints test the knowledge of even the greatest enthusiasts. This includes their incredible gold-and-blue Rock and Roll Love Blueprint. This elegant screen print maps out the long history of the music genre within an illustration depicting the circuit board of a guitar amplifier.

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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.