Rare-book vending machine delights readers
April 23, 2018, 11:42 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
'Collect all 112 million titles!'
Festival of Light turns Frankfurt into a kaleidoscope
March 27, 2018, 9:24 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The biannual Luminale Festival of Light in Frankfurt highlights what light can do as an artistic medium.
Meet the 'weird guy' at the dog park who paints everyone's furry friends
March 26, 2018, 3:58 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Cartoonist and illustrator Mike Bennett set up his paints at a dog park one day and made some canine magic.
Why you should skip housekeeping during your next hotel visit
March 23, 2018, 3:10 p.m. by Starre Vartan
It has a host of benefits, including peace of mind.
How youth activism underscores 'Isle of Dogs'
March 22, 2018, 5:02 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Wes Anderson's new animated film about teens coming to the rescue unintentionally parallels real life.
Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized
March 22, 2018, 10:37 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Judah Tyreman lost pieces worth thousands of dollars, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more.
San Francisco says 'no' to animal fur
March 21, 2018, 12:30 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Fur isn't consistent with the city's ethos of 'treating all living beings, humans and animals alike, with kindness.'
Cultures resonate in 2018 Sony World Photography Awards
March 21, 2018, 10:37 a.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
From a man wearing a minotaur mask to an extravagant collection of taxidermy, these fascinating images were this year's winners.
How 'toilet to tap' water is made
March 21, 2018, 9:21 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
In drought areas, treated wastewater is added back to the potable water stream. It's safe, and one study says it even tastes better.
Is the FBI really looking for lost Civil War gold?
March 20, 2018, 1:24 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Dozens of FBI agents descend on a Pennsylvania forest where the treasure may have been hidden 155 years ago.
10 book towns where literature is alive and well
March 19, 2018, 9:48 a.m. by Josh Lew
In the age of Kindles and chain bookstores, some of these towns are vehemently opposed to e-readers and brand-name booksellers
8 people who changed the world as kids
March 16, 2018, 3:01 p.m. by Katherine Butler
Here are eight young people who made an impressive mark on history and our world.
Why sarcasm's days are numbered
March 16, 2018, 8:35 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
When it comes to nuance, the digital space is tougher than it looks.
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wear within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.