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January 25, 2026

Discover the Japanese Philosophy of “Ichi-Go Ichi-E” Helps Us Live in the Present

Most of us spend huge chunks of our day glued to phones and laptops, constantly checking emails, scrolling notifications, and refreshing the news. But these habits aren’t exactly healthy, and studies suggest our attention spans have steadily shrunk over the past 20 years. This may be alarming, but by consciously learning to focus on the present moment, we can lead happier, healthier lives with our attention span more intact.

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January 24, 2026

Soaring Bookstore Is a Multilayered Temple Devoted to the Written Word

In Tianjin, China’s fifth most populous city, a cluster of Italian-style buildings contrasts with the towering skyscrapers. Within this architectural dialogue, a recently renovated bookstore has opened its doors. Tianjin Zhongshuge Bookstore, conceived by design firm X+Living, marries both aesthetics in a sweeping building that is closer to a temple of the written word than a retail space.

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January 23, 2026

World’s Coldest Music Festival Turns up the Heat With Hot Beats and Party Vibes

For being the world’s coldest music festival, Igloofest Montreal knows how to turn up the heat. Since 2007, the festival has summoned music lovers to Montreal’s Old Port to party under the frigid stars while dancing to hot beats spun by musical acts from around the world. And better yet, you can take part in 2026’s festivities until February 7. So, what’s it like to be at Igloofest?

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January 23, 2026

This Clever Trick Can Help You Read up to 900 Words per Minute

According to The British Psychological Society, the average reading rate is 238 words per minute, with some people reading up to 400 words per minute. This number has to do with the way your eyes have to move across the page or screen, making you lose time and sometimes even focus. But how fast would you be able to read if your eyes didn’t have to move?

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