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August 12, 2026

Gorgeous 20th-Century Hospital in Barcelona Was Designed to Heal Through Beauty

When you think of Barcelona’s most famous architecture, Antoni Gaudí’s colorful mosaics and soaring basilicas probably come to mind. But the world’s largest Art Nouveau complex was actually designed by his teacher, Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The Catalan architect believed that architecture itself could help people heal, so he created the stunning Hospital Sant Pau to replace the overcrowded medieval Hospital de la Santa Creu.

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August 11, 2026

Toast the Cat Is Miraculously Rescued From a Burned Building 72 Hours After the Fire

Building fires are frightening events that could be disastrous, both physically and emotionally. Evacuating the scene and extinguishing the flames are top priorities, so when a fire forced hundreds to evacuate an apartment complex in Utah, one family worried about their cat, ironically named Toast (full name: Toast Malone), who was still inside. The apartment building in Midvale, Salt Lake City, went up in flames on the morning of August 31.

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August 11, 2026

Get the Best of Both Art Worlds When You Learn How To Create “Abstract Realism”

Realism and abstraction are often viewed as opposing styles. But when blended, they can create alluring artwork that pulls us into reality while allowing our minds to imagine what can be the way only art can do. Learn how to combine the two approaches with the help of artist Dimitra Milan. Using her signature technique of “abstract realism,” she incorporates the strengths of each to create a single cohesive piece.

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