Inspiring
June 4, 2020

450+ Hour Newscast Shows Hundreds of Displaced Korean Families Being Reunited

On June 30, 1983, the Korean television channel KBS 1 intended to air a 45-minute live special that followed families displaced by Japanese colonization, World War II, and the Korean War. The program, aptly titled Finding Dispersed Families, showed these families as they tried to reunite with their separated loved ones. What the station actually aired was a 453-hour-and-45-minute documentary that captured the world’s attention.

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DIY
June 3, 2020

Woman Uses Dollhouse Doors to Cover Electrical Outlets and Turn Them Into Magical Portals

You might have covers on your electrical outlets to help protect the curious kids (or pets) in your life. While many of these covers are ordinary plastic inserts, Imgur user cristinaf had a different—and much more enchanting—idea. She decided to install dollhouse doors around the outlets and then shut the doors, effectively concealing the sockets while adding a bit of mystery to what could be behind the opening.

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Art
June 2, 2020

Artist Creates Beautiful “Morning Altars” From Found Pieces of Nature [Interview]

From leaning on a friend to throwing ourselves into our work, we all have different ways of dealing with adversity. For California-based artist Day Schildkret, the answer comes from practicing art out in natural landscapes. He discovered the healing power of art and nature while he was grieving the loss of his father and the end of his relationship.

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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.