Inspiring
November 22, 2019

Jon Bon Jovi Opened Two Restaurants Where People in Need Can Eat for Free

Many celebrities use their status and wealth to help others and make the world a better place, but Jon Bon Jovi takes generosity to the next level. Although he’s known for his music, Bon Jovi is also passionate about food and helping people in need. That’s why he opened his two community restaurants, JBJ Soul Kitchen, where anyone can eat for free.

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Science
November 21, 2019

Scientists on Twitter Are Sharing the Most Interesting Facts They’ve Learned

Scientists are some of the most brilliant minds in society, which can make what they do and what they know difficult for others to wrap their brains around. With that in mind, the Twitter hashtag #MyOneScienceTweet is encouraging scientists from all fields to share their knowledge with others. Started by entomologist Dalton Ludwick in 2017, it's turned into a fascinating thread for scientists to share facts, dispel myths, and shut down misconceptions.

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Sculpture
November 20, 2019

Artist Turns Unlikely Pop Culture Characters into Toy Action Figures

You’ve likely seen action figures depicting heroes from films, comic books, or TV shows, but California-based artist Dano Brown pays homage to the underdogs of modern media with his own range of plastic toy dolls. His series of Pop-Culture Sculptures celebrates fictional characters such as David Wooderson from Dazed and Confused and Walter Sobchak from The Big Lebowski by reimagining them as action figures.

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Architecture
November 19, 2019

Iran’s Stunning ‘Pink Mosque’ Is Illuminated with a Kaleidoscope of Colors

The stunning Nasir al-Mulk Mosque hides a gorgeous secret between the walls of its fairly traditional exterior—stepping inside is like walking into a kaleidoscope of colors. Every day, the rays of the early morning sun shine through its colorful stained-glass windows, transforming the halls into a dazzling wonderland of rich hues, patterns, and light that play on the floor of the mosque.

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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.