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Black Communities Are Using Mapping to Document and Restore a Sense of Place

This article was written by Joshua F.J. Inwood, a professor of geography and senior research associate at Penn State, and Derek H. Alderman, a chancellor’s professor of geography at the University of Tennessee, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. […]

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“Mona Lisa of Manuscripts” That Inspired a Disney Castle to Go on Display for First Time in 40 Years

Disneyland Paris’ Sleeping Beauty Castle may be a gateway into a magical fantasy world, but it has very real origins. A medieval book that hasn’t been viewed in over 40 years is set to go on display this summer, and it provides a rare in-person glimpse at some of the images that partially inspired “le

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The “Low-Buy” Challenge Is a Money-Saving Strategy That Can Boost Your Mental Health

When the “no-buy” trend blew up on TikTok in 2024, many participants found it hard to stick to. That’s not much of a surprise, as the challenge involves completely abstaining from spending money on non-essential items, typically for an entire year. But in 2025, a new iteration has emerged — one that’s much more manageable

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It’s Time to Finally Declutter: Make This the Year You Create More Space in Your Home (and Mind)

Your home should be your place to space out, so to speak — a sanctuary to unwind and clear your head. But to do that, you need actual space. It doesn’t matter if you live in a 5th floor walkup or sprawling estate — if your living area is packed full of clutter, it can

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Formerly Unhoused 14-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Tanitoluwa Adewumi Sets His Sights on Grandmaster

“I do not like being bored,” Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi wrote in his memoir, My Name Is Tani … and I Believe in Miracles. We can tell: At 8 years old, he won a New York state chess championship’s K-3 division after only learning how to play a year prior, thanks to the hours he spent

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Hope Is Not the Same as Optimism, a Psychologist Explains — Just Look At MLK’s Example

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”

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

“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”

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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