Here come the latest wedding trends: Zola recently released its 2026 First Look Report, revealing what people are planning, loving, and leaving behind for their big days. And seeing as this is the first year that Gen Z makes up the majority of the surveyed couples, it’s no surprise that TikTok is mentioned 14 times […]
A variety show that’s still revered for its absurdist, slapstick humor debuted 50 years ago. It starred an irreverent band of characters made of foam and fleece. Long after “The Muppet Show”’s original 120-episode run ended in 1981, the legend and legacy of Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and other creations concocted by puppeteer and TV producer Jim Henson have kept on growing.
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As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, life is about the journey, not the destination. And if seeing new and exciting corners of the world is part of your 2026 bucket list, how you get there can be just as thrilling as where you’re going — particularly if you travel by train. An underrated form of
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Do you recall the first time you had your picture taken in a photo booth? Perhaps you were a middle schooler at the mall, or a 20-something at a bar. For artist Kate Tyler, it was at age 14 — and the happiness she experienced in the booth sparked a lifelong love of these timeless machines.
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The Ebberston Station in Allerston, England, closed in 1950, and was purchased in 1996 by train-loving couple Mark and Carol Benson. Now, 30 years and tens of thousands of dollars later, the historical station has been returned to its former glory.
“Sing like no one is listening” is inspiring advice, but for those who can’t carry a tune, it’s often put into practice in spaces where, quite literally, no one is listening. And that’s generally fine: Singing is good for you whether or not another human hears. It’s even better, though, when others are involved. In
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Millions of Americans packed up and moved in 2025, and a recent report sheds light on where exactly they wound up. Moving company United Van Lines released its Annual National Movers Study late last month, revealing the states with the highest percentages of inbound and outbound moves within the contiguous United States and Washington, D.C.
In an age when photos and information are at our fingertips, personal privacy is paramount. Thankfully, there are a ton of simple methods for protecting that privacy — in your home, online, and in public. Read on for a guide to making sure you and your space are secure.
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In 1998, Claire Wiegand-Beckmann sold a card table for — wait for it — a whopping $541,500. A New York antique dealer bought it at Sotheby’s for such a pretty penny because of its makers: John and Thomas Seymour, a renowned father and son duo who crafted furniture in the late 1700s and mid-1800s. And
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The American Kennel Club’s pack just got bigger — and objectively cuter. Last week, the organization added three new dog breeds to its official roster: a wavy-coated toy pup, a French hound, and a terrier named after the 26th U.S. president. Although the Russian tsvetnaya bolonka, basset Fauve de Bretagne, and Teddy Roosevelt terrier aren’t
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