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Singer Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Has Been Restored in “an Act of Respect and Imagination”: See Photos

The childhood home of iconic singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone has been fully restored — and one day, you may be able to visit it yourself. Located in Tryon, North Carolina, about two hours west of Charlotte, the house had fallen into disrepair and was facing potential demolition until it was purchased by […]

From Wool to Onesies: How the Coolest Styles in Skiwear Have Evolved Over the Decades

Where some simply see ski slopes as a fun way to zoom down a mountain, others also see a catwalk. And the latter outlook only seems to be growing: Peruse ski outfits on social media, and you’ll find everything from puffy, supersized boots to hot pink one-pieces, along with comments of approval comparing the looks […]

Writing Builds Resilience by Changing Your Brain, Helping You Face Everyday Challenges

This article was written by Emily Ronay Johnston, an assistant teaching professor of global arts, media and writing studies, at the University of California, Merced, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Ordinary and universal, […]

Dentist and assistant working with drill on patient mouth on dentists chair. Prosthetic dentistry surgery clinic, abutment operation for dental bridge with lactose gloves and protection mask

Quieter, Less Stressful Dental Drills Are in the Works

Thanks to local anesthesia, it’s typically not painful to get a cavity filled — but that doesn’t mean the process is stress-free. The loud, shrill whining sound of the dental drill in your mouth can be anxiety-inducing even if you can’t feel the device. What’s more, the fear this noisy tool evokes hinders some people from getting the procedures they need to maintain good dental hygiene.

Joyful Dancing Gorilla Pic Wins 2025 Comedy Wildlife Awards

There are countless end-of-year roundups and best-of lists that come along in December, but none are quite as delightful as the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. This year’s winning photos were announced at a ceremony in London last night, and all the funny finalists will be on display at the city’s OXO Gallery from Dec. 10-14. […]

Little girl making Christmas gingerbread cookies with a grandparents

Do Your Family Traditions Need a Refresh? Here Are Some Signs — And Suggestions for Creating New Ones

Think about what puts a smile on your face as you anticipate the approaching holidays — chances are that a festive tradition makes the list. Maybe your family watches Adam Sandler play “The Chanukah Song” while making latkes on the seventh night, or you and your cousins host an epic annual gingerbread house building competition […]

Artist Jon Minshull outside Muriel Bakers's painted home in Meare, Somerset. // A woman who 'dreamed' of having a garden but couldn't manage to look after one had one painted - onto her house. Muriel Baker, 94, said her age meant she wouldn't be able to do any watering or weeding. But now the outside of her home in Meare near Glastobury in Somerset has been transformed into a scenic flowery garden. The mural was painted by artist Jon Minshull and features an array of trees, roses and even butterflies, per Muriel's request.

Local Muralist in Somerset, England, Brings Joy to Community Though Colorful Nature Scenes

Muriel Baker longed for a garden outside her home near Glastonbury in Somerset, England, but at 94, she couldn’t manage the physical work required to maintain one. So the nonagenarian took a creative approach to the issue: She had an array of trees, roses, and butterflies painted onto her house.

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What 38M Obituaries Reveal About How Americans Define a Life Well Lived

Obituaries preserve what families most want remembered about the people they cherish most. Across time, they also reveal the values each era chose to honor. In a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we analyzed 38 million obituaries of Americans published from 1998 to 2024. We identified the values families most often highlight, and how those values shift across generations, regions and major historical events.

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois, USA.

9 Historical Figures’ Homes You Can Tour Virtually or in Person — From Judy Garland’s to Albert Einstein’s

Anyone who’s eagerly tuned in to Architectural Digest’s digital series exploring celebrity homes knows thatthere’s something particularly fascinating about getting a glimpse at how notable people live. And when it comes to the abodes of famous figures from years past, that curiosity can be fairly classified as historical interest. Viewing the homes of people who […]

Grace Hunt and her Home Alone cake. A talented baker has recreated the house in classic Christmas movie Home Alone as a stunning cake.Grace Hunt, 35, spent four weeks baking, crafting, and hand painting the mansion from the festive movie for her shop's festive community window display.Now the edible 29 inches tall and 11 and a half inches wide model has proved a big attraction at her store - Grace Eva Cakes - in Beverley, near Hull, East Yorkshire.But tragically, Grace said no one will be able to eat the cake as it is set to be binned at the end of the jolly season.

A Baker in England Re-Created the Iconic “Home Alone” House out of Cake

Last month, we covered this year’s 35th anniversary of Home Alone — and now, we’re spotlighting a talented baker who re-created the house from the holiday movie as a stunning cake. Every year since 2021, 35-year-old Grace Hunt has made a dessert for a festive window display at Grace Eva Cakes, her store in Beverley, a market town in Yorkshire, England. Previous displays have featured cake versions of a reindeer, Santa Claus, and an igloo with penguins. To commemorate the film, she baked, crafted, and hand-painted the Home Alone mansion, and the confection has proved a big attraction.

Paper made silhouettes of women with one of them of a man standing out from the rest

Are You an “Otrovert”? What Sets the Recently Described Personality Type Apart

If small talk leaves you feeling drained, you might be an introvert, and if meeting new people gets you pumped, you might be an extrovert. But what if neither category seems to describe you? Well, you could be an ambivert, the middle ground between the two — or you could be something else entirely: an […]

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Love Can Help Heal a Damaged Heart, New Review Suggests

In some instances, a deep emotional loss — like the death of a loved one — can result in a temporary condition called broken heart syndrome. Now, there’s more evidence to suggest that the opposite may also be true: Strong and supportive relationships can help improve heart health for people with cardiovascular disease.