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This Street Artist’s 25-Meter Masterpiece Is Nominated for the World’s Best Mural

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“A lick of paint never hurt anyone” appears to be Megan Russell’s motto, but as evidenced by her impressive portfolio, the international street artist’s paintings go far beyond just a lick. Climbing an office building in Sheffield, England, is a 25-meter-tall mural depicting colorful birds, butterflies, and glimmering blue-green water — a piece so stunning […]

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After This Arizona Town Was Abandoned in the ’50s, It’s Remained an “Open-Air Time Capsule of the Early 20th Century”

Culture / 4 min. read

Imagine a veritable time machine that transports you into the heart of life in a thriving 1950s mining community. That frozen-in-time place exists — Erie Street, part of historic Lowell, in Bisbee, Arizona.  Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, visitors can get a real feel for a stretch of Lowell during its glory days

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What Makes Someone Likable? 5 Key Factors That Influence People’s Perception of You

Culture / 6 min. read

Glinda the Good Witch said it best: It’s all about popular. Sometimes it seems that being likable is the key to thriving socially and professionally in our culture (whether you like it or not). After all, when Glinda gleefully belts the lyrics, “It’s not about aptitude, it’s the way you’re viewed,” she has a point. 

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Historic Edinburgh Airport Runway Site to Become Vibrant Community With 3,000 Homes

Culture / 3 min. read

For 102 years, an airport runway in Scotland witnessed the likes of The Beatles, Marlene Dietrich, and a slew of British Supermarine Spitfires touching down on its tarmac. But the airstrip, which began as just a humble line of grass, retired in 2018, and the plot of land is now moving onto its next mission:

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What Went Right in 2024: 8 Happy and Hopeful News Stories From the Past Year

Culture / 7 min. read

It’s a human reality: We tend to remember negative experiences and stories over positive ones. Scientific research backs that up, but it also shows that we can adapt those memories by taking a more optimistic approach to our recollections.  All that’s to say, if you find yourself only thinking about the lows of 2024, Nice

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Silly Squirrels, Seals, and Eagles, Oh My! See the Top Comedy Wildlife Pics of 2024

Culture / 4 min. read

If you’re in the mood for a good chuckle (who isn’t?), the winners of the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are in and they’re sure to make you smile at the very least. First up: The overall winning photograph, seen above, is aptly titled “Stuck Squirrel” and was captured by Milko Marchetti in Italy.

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The Science of Sourdough Bread — And One Beginner’s Attempt at Baking It

Culture / 9 min. read

There’s something about sourdough. Even if you prefer a crusty French baguette paired with your bowl of soup, as I do, a sourdough loaf has undeniable appeal. It’s chewy. It’s tangy. It’s made from a weird living thing you keep in your fridge and feed like some sort of gooey pet.  Ah yes, as so

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Following a Nearly 6-Year Restoration, Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens Its Doors to the Public: See Inside

Culture / 4 min. read

When a fire broke out at the Notre Dame Cathedral in April 2019, people the world over grieved with Parisians as centuries of history and culture went up in smoke alongside the sacred structure. In the nearly six years since, restoration teams have been working tirelessly to resurrect France’s iconic church, which was built over

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