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Man discovering the famous Dotonbori street in Osaka.

How Travel Can Boost Mental Health for Dementia Patients and More

It may seem obvious that travel can leave people feeling relaxed and restored, but a recent study says it’s the first of its kind to explore the link between tourism and mental health, specifically for vulnerable groups like people with dementia. The researchers concluded that tourism can provide dementia patients with “relaxing and memorable experiences that stimulate neurological functioning,” and recommended using […]

Inside the World’s First Hot Air Balloon Restaurant, Featuring a Three-Course Meal Amid the Clouds

Up, up, and away! If you’re yearning to hop aboard a hot air balloon but are too nervous to throw caution to the wind and take off, Dutch chef Angélique Schmeinck has something to sweeten the deal — literally. On CuliAir Skydining, the world’s first hot air balloon restaurant, you can enjoy a three-course meal […]

Photo from 2022 Dog Surfing World Championship, Pacifica CA, 6 August 2022. Photo by Jack Owicki. Usage terms CC BY. Please tell Jack if you publish the photo (jack@owicki.com)

Daring Dogs Take to the Waves at World Dog Surfing Championships: See the Adorable Photos

This is truly a sporting event you have to see to believe. On August 6, the World Dog Surfing Championships took place in Pacifica, California, near the San Francisco Bay, and hundreds of people gathered to watch dozens of dogs ride the waves. “I can’t even explain his passion for it and how much he […]

Meet Delilah: The “Stowaway” Cat Who Snuck Into Her Family’s Camper and Joined Their Cross-State Road Trip

Whoever said cats can’t get attached to their owners hasn’t met Delilah — the orange, fluffy, and crafty kitty who made herself a “stowaway” on her family’s road trip. The Scholten family of St. Albans, Maine, left in July for a long-awaited trip to EAA AirVenture, an aviation show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. After throwing pillows […]

After Cincinnati Zoo’s Global Contest, Fiona the Hippo’s Baby Brother Has a Name

A (very big) bundle of joy was delivered at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on August 3. And now, after a worldwide internet poll, the bouncing baby hippo has officially been named: say hello to Fritz. The impossibly cute hippopotamus calf joins his mother Bibi, dad Tucker, and sister Fiona, who had a dramatic […]

Visitors sit in front of the contentious Benin plaques exhibit (more commonly known as the Benin bronzes) in the British Museum in London, England, on February 13, 2020. The museum, one of London's top tourist attractions, is rarely far from controversy, from its long-running refusal to comply with Greek wishes for repatriation of the Parthenon Sculptures (otherwise known as the Parthenon or Elgin Marbles), to other debates on restitution over artifacts including the Rosetta Stone (taken from Egypt) and Benin bronzes (taken from what is now Nigeria), to more recent pressure from climate activists over the institution's sponsorship ties to oil giant BP. (Photo by David Cliff/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

London Museum, Oxford University to Return Looted Artifacts From 1897 Back to Nigerian Government

In 1897, British forces looted thousands of artifacts during a raid on Benin City, Nigeria. Over a century later, some of those treasures, known collectively as the Benin Bronzes, will finally be returned to their rightful owners. The Horniman Museum and Gardens in London will transfer ownership of 72 objects, including brass plaques, ceremonial ivory, […]

Meet the Artist Spreading Positivity One Mural at a Time

For 15 years, Mexico-born artist Charlo Walterbach worked as a graphic designer, creating branding systems and websites for companies, and only painting for himself in his free time. He had chosen a stable career path and was succeeding in it, but something kept knocking around in the back of his mind: He couldn’t stop thinking […]

Friends eating burgers and fries and have fun in outdoor restaurant

Deaf-Owned Restaurants Are Growing in Popularity Around the World: “We Want to Build a Community”

The eatery 1000&1 Signes is known for more than its delectable, authentic Moroccan cuisine — it’s also Paris’ first deaf-owned restaurant. Since opening his doors in 2001, owner Sid Nouar has served delicious dishes and a sense of community that deaf Parisians had long yearned for. Nouar and others like him have also inspired others […]

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 21: A general view of the peloton passing through Sheikh Zayed Mosque landscape during the 4th UAE Tour 2022 - Stage 2 a 176km stage from Hudayriyat Island to Abu Dhabi Breakwater / #UAETour / #WorldTour / on February 21, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Abu Dhabi: The Hottest Cycling City on Earth and How It Earned Its Title

Looking for a cycling experience unlike anywhere else on Earth? Abu Dhabi may be the spot for you. Last year, the capital of the United Arab Emirates became the first city in the Middle East and Asia to be designated as an official “Bike City” by the sport’s governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale, CNN […]

All-Black Female Crew Makes Historic Flight in Honor of Trailblazing Pilot Bessie Coleman

In 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license. And now, over 100 years later, American Airlines has honored her achievement with a historic flight from Dallas, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, run by an all-Black, all-female crew. Aboard the flight was Coleman’s great-niece, Gigi Coleman, president of the Bessie Coleman […]

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States, North America

Historic Phantom Ranch at Base of the Grand Canyon Turns 100 This Year

Hike down the 7.5-mile South Kaibab Trail to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, or raft there via the Colorado River, and you’ll be met with an oasis of sorts: a unique resort called the Phantom Ranch. This year, the national park’s historic accommodations turn 100 years old. “The Ranch is a veritable pastoral gem […]

People sunbathing in the Park

Cooperation Among Strangers in the US Has Increased Since 1950s, Study Finds

Although American society is widely recognized for its independence and individualism, research shows that cooperation among strangers in the United States has gradually grown since the 1950s. A group of researchers conducted an analysis of stranger cooperation that was observed over the course of six decades, from 1956 to 2017. During that time period, more […]