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Van Gough never got to enjoy his own historic success as an artist (even though we’ve been able to imagine what that moment might have looked like). But it turns out that those of us who have appreciated his work have been missing out on some critical details for more than 100 years. I’m not […]
The airline industry was one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, as global and domestic travel came to a screeching halt last spring. When the pandemic was officially declared in March of 2020, no one knew what to expect or how long the timeline of lockdowns and life changes would last. Two weeks […]
There has always been a bit of a disconnect between the highly competitive and health-conscious world of sports and the brands that often sponsor events. The typical American sporting event will have sponsorships from fast-food chains, beer companies, and soft drinks. In some cases, the brands will position themselves as being complementary to a healthy […]
One of the best things about social media is that there are some pages that deputize the general public to find great content and submit it to be published. It’s like harnessing a mind-hive of funny to create a place where it can be enjoyed by everyone. The People Standing page on Instagram is a […]
MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $8 billion since her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nearly two years ago. For perspective, that’s more than the entire GDP of some countries. For comparison, Bill and Melinda Gates have become the world’s biggest philanthropists, having given away around $50 billion over the past 27 years—at […]
Simone Biles is arguably one of the greatest athletes in the world, and inarguably the world’s best female gymnast. Her dominance in the world of gymnastics is all the more impressive due to her age. At 24, she’s hardly “old,” but she is years beyond the average Olympic gymnast and years past when most elite […]
Time travel back to 1905. Back in 1905, a book called “The Apples of New York” was published by the New York State Department of Agriculture. It featured hundreds of apple varieties of all shapes, colors, and sizes, including Thomas Jefferson’s personal favorite, the Esopus Spitzenburg. Whoaaaa. The book is full of invaluable information and […]
This article originally appeared on November 5, 2013 When I saw these incredible photos Angelo Merendino took of his wife, Jennifer, as she battled breast cancer, I felt that I shouldn’t be seeing this snapshot of their intimate, private lives. The photos humanize the face of cancer and capture the difficulty, fear, and pain that […]
This article originally appeared on October 22, 2015 Listen up, ladies. Y’all just don’t know how hard it is to be a working dad these days. We’re expected to do it all. Raise the little ones, pay the bills, look “sexy,” be assertive in our career (but not too assertive), and somehow get it all […]
Trash interceptors are becoming more common in large cities, helping to stop garbage as it floats down waterways. Mr. Trash Wheel is the pride of Baltimore, helping to make a cleaner, more beautiful city waterfront. Source: Mr. Trash Wheel is gobbling up millions of pounds of trash I love this. #notallnewsisbad Get daily updates at […]