Some Native Americans Recognized Not Two, Not Three… But Five Genders
When European settlers first began to colonize North America, they called it the New World. Over time, America came to be called many things: land of the free, or land of opportunity. But in the...
Scientists Say Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by 65%
Life is hard. It’s stressful and seems to grow increasingly more so with every passing year – especially this year, dare I say. Managing stress is important, as too much of it can have adverse...
The Most Extravagant Costumes Seen at Burning Man
What do you get when you invite 75,000 people to the desert and ask them to express themselves without limits? Strange, sultry, spooky or scant – the costumes below show a taste of the core Burning Man principle of...
4-Year-Old Uses His Allowance to Do Good in the World: ‘I Want to Show Love’
Austin Perine may be a small four-year-old boy, but he is making a big impact. Every week, the Prichard, Alabama native donates food and drinks to the homeless. Austin’s story, published across multiple news outlets...
Malnourished Elephant Forced to Perform to an Empty Crowd and People Are Pissed
Back in the day and in some parts of the world today, elephants are dab hands at a circus routine. Despite their size, they can blur the line between an enormous, bumbling mammal and a...
Kids Were Asked to ‘Bully’ Plants and the Results Surprised Everyone
All living things need kindness and care to survive. We usually equate this need to humans and animals; however, a study conducted by IKEA tested if plants need kindness too. The experiment took place at...
Influencers Reveal the Truth Behind Perfect Instagram Posts – and It Feels Good
Everyone is guilty of that feeling when perusing social media; that strange mix of FOMO combined with jealousy and guilt when you view a stunning photo of that model, that social media “it girl”, or that...
How A Refugee Family Built What Was Voted “the Nicest Place in America” This Year
Disneyland may tag itself as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but according to a recent Reader’s Digest contest, the “nicest place in America” is a falafel restaurant run by a Syrian refugee in the unsuspecting...
10-Year-Old ‘Drag Kid’ Shares the Secret to Confidence and Self Love
Desmond Napoles may be only 10 years old, but he is the inspiration this world so desperately needs. Known as “Desmond is Amazing,” the Brooklynite ‘drag kid’ and LGBTQ activist is speaking out with confidence...
Elder Care Facility Looks Like Cute Neighborhood to Make People Feel at Home
In Chagrin Valley, Ohio, exists an intriguing new approach to elder care. The Lantern of Chagrin Valley is a new assisted living facility that caters to residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s, by visually recreating the...
How Did This Giant Spiral in the Middle of the Sahara Desert Get There?
In the middle of the Sahara desert, 400 kilometres from Cairo near the Red Sea, exists a monumental art installation that at first glance looks like the mark of an alien visitor. The immense crop-circle-esque artwork, called Desert...
Circus Uses Holograms Instead Of Real Animals in Move Against Cruelty
Animal cruelty in the circus industry isn’t news to anyone, but it’s still happening under our noses. In response to growing concerns over the treatment of circus animals, Circus Roncalli from Germany is shaking things...
“Robin Hood Restaurant” Charges the Rich to Feed the Poor
Move over Disney, step aside Sir Connery and Russell Crowe—there’s a new Robin Hood in town, and it is serving up a feast of altruism. The eponymous restaurant stands stalwart among the hustle and bustle...
Dad Photoshopped His Baby in Dangerous Situations – and Everyone Fell For It
One dad has been giving heart attacks to parents around the world with photos of his baby. Don’t call child services just yet though, because this dad, who goes by Steec, is just very skilled...
These Paralyzed Musicians Can Play Music With Their Brainwaves
The mind really can do incredible things. For those who suffer from severe motor impairments, their brain is their most valuable asset (Stephen Hawking is someone who has this type of paralysis). Their thoughts, expressed...
Artist Makes Hilarious Drawings of Faces He Sees in Everyday Objects
Keith Larson has a wild imagination – he sees faces in the inanimate objects he encounters. We’ve all been there as kids, giggling at the angry eyes made up by the tail lights of Mom’s...
Jason Silva Delivers ‘Philosophical Espresso Shots’ in Viral Videos
Jason Silva is a media artist and philosopher who is stimulating the consciousness of millions across the world. Through his web series Shots Of Awe, Jason delivers ‘philosophical espresso shots’ that explore the human condition, technology,...
How an Indonesian Slum Has Been Turned Into the Gorgeous ‘Rainbow Village’
A small Indonesian village has been transformed from a slum into an art-filled wonderland of color by having all of its buildings and walkways painted with vibrant designs. The Central Java community of Kampung Pelangi or ‘Rainbow...