Environment
March 5, 2020

Luxembourg Becomes First Country to Provide Free Public Transport

In a world-first, Luxembourg has made all public transportation free of charge. The small, landlocked country abolished fares on all trams, trains, and buses as of February 29 in a bid to ease its congested streets. It's an incredible initiative that other governments will certainly be eyeing to see if the country can maintain the quality of its service while keeping more cars off the road.

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Cityscape Photography
March 4, 2020

Surreal Photos of Akihabara Without People Show the Beauty of Empty Space

With an estimated population of nearly 14 million people, it's hard to imagine Tokyo without crowds. Its famed crosswalk in Shibuya regularly shuttles hundreds—if not thousands—from one side of the street to the other and has become an emblem of the city's bustling nature. But there's another side to Tokyo, one that few see. Luckily, thanks to Twitter user @urbex_34, this quiet side to Tokyo is now on display.

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Photo Contest
March 3, 2020

Amazing National Winners of the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards

From a pool of over 190,000 photographs, the Sony World Photography Awards have selected one standout image to represent each nation in 2020. The National Awards are a way for the contest to showcase talent from the 63 countries that submitted work to this prestigious photography contest. From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, each winner represents a glimpse into the global photography talent pool.

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History
March 2, 2020

Legendary 1,000-Year-Old Katana Still Looks as Flawless as When It Was First Constructed

Make your way to the Tokyo National Museum and you’ll see a beautifully constructed katana that still looks flawless despite being 1,000 years old. Known as the Mikazuki Munechika, this special sword was crafted by the legendary Sanjo Munechika. He was considered one of Japan’s most skilled swordsmiths in the Heian period (794 to 1185 CE).

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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.