Inspiring
September 25, 2019

Grandpa with Vitiligo Crochets Dolls with Same Skin Condition to Give Kids Self-Esteem

Brazilian grandfather João Stanganelli Jr. is using a brand new hobby to help kids who have the same skin condition as him. When he was in his late 30s, Stanganelli began to show signs of vitiligo, a disease in which the epidermis loses pigment and color in patches. Although that didn’t affect his ability to work (vitiligo is painless), a separate heart problem in his early 60s caused his whole world to change.

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Creative Products
September 24, 2019

World’s First Smart Cutting Board Features Five Tools in One Streamlined Kitchen Gadget

If you love to cook, you know how important it is to have the right equipment. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by cupboards full of kitchen utensils and gadgets, but the innovative designers at The Yes Company have created a simple, streamlined solution—the world’s first smart cutting board. ChopBox features 5 single-use tools in one, easy-to-use device. Made from bamboo, ChopBox features a second slide-out board and two built-in knife sharpeners.

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Design
September 24, 2019

Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper You Can Turn into Cranes

From plant-based, bioplastic LEGO to Adidas’s first fully recyclable running shoe, companies worldwide are working hard to make their products and packaging more sustainable. Last year, food and drink manufacturer Nestlé announced that it plans to use 100% recyclable packaging for its products by 2025. As part of that goal, Nestlé Japan recently released new packaging for its popular miniature KitKat chocolate bars, which will now be wrapped in origami paper instead of plastic.

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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.