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January 10, 2018

“I Have No Idea What I’m Doing” Dog Given a Heartfelt Goodbye by Her Loving Human

You might not know Golden Bailey by name, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of her funny dog memes. The Golden Retriever is responsible for a number of wacky photos, one which had her “typing” on a computer and another of her wearing a camo hat and sitting with a jar of peanut butter.

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Creative Products

January 10, 2018

Have a Whale of a Good Time Carrying These Quirky Fish-Shaped Bags

Contemporary fashion—particularly accessories—offers a way for us to express ourselves without saying a word.

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Resources

January 9, 2018

Tate Digitizes Rare Excerpts from Famous Artists’ Sketchbooks, Letters, and Photos

Gone are the days when you had to travel the world to see great art.

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Inspiring

January 9, 2018

Tokyo Restaurant Lets You Work a 50-Minute Shift to Earn a Free Meal

Don't have enough money for a hot meal? That's not a problem if you are dining at Tokyo's Mirai Shokudo (aka Future Eatery). Since opening its doors in 2015, owner Sekai Kobayashi has allowed customers to work 50-minute shifts in order to earn their meal at the small eatery, which seats 12 people around a small counter.

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Resources

January 9, 2018

This World Map Shows You the Name of Every Country in Its Own Official Language

Linguistics can be tricky, and how words develop over time can be an interesting window into our collective history.

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Resources

January 8, 2018

Learn to Paint with 403 Free Episodes of Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” on YouTube

Have you always wanted to learn to paint but you weren’t sure where to start?

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Inspiring

January 8, 2018

Family Spends 6 Months Losing Weight, Shares Inspiring Results in Before and After Photos

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, many people set their sights to losing weight and getting fit. It can be challenging to do this all on your own, which is why it's recommended that if you're going to try and get in shape, you do it with a friend. Photographer @xyjesse (aka Jesse) proves that having a workout group—people to encourage you and hold you accountable—will help you ensure you reach your goals.

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Cityscape Photography

January 7, 2018

Moody Cityscapes Reveal Urban Loneliness and Love in Hong Kong and Beyond

Self-taught photographer Harimao Lee‘s stunning cityscape and urban photography takes the viewer on a dizzying look at his hometown of...

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Furniture

January 7, 2018

Japanese Designer Creates the Purrfect Cat Furniture for a Minimalist Home

Most cat enthusiasts would agree that our feline friends deserve the best of the best.

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Cityscape Photography

January 6, 2018

Photographer Captures the Solitary Neon Streets of Hamburg at Night

Freelance art director and designer Mark Broyer explores his hometown of Hamburg after dark, shooting evocative night photography of its neon-tinged streets. Focusing on the empty avenues and stark storefronts of the German city, Broyer pulls out the lush details of the urban landscape. Broyer was first attracted t0 night photography as a way to explore the beauty in the ordinary.

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