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The Forest

“The next rabbit hole can be just one click away so click that button, go for a walk and enjoy getting lost on the web.” The trees planted in this forest are actually websites! Discover something interesting. The ForestRediscover the joy of getting lost on the web

London Through the Centuries

See how London has changed from the 18th century until today through a series of detailed maps that you can use to zoom in to for a taste of time travel. Home | LOCATING LONDON’S PASTLOCATING LONDON'S PAST

Fossil Words

"These are the 'fossil words,' obsolete and active all at once; common as dirt, but strange to the touch. If you saw one out alone at night, you’d recognize it as an interloper right away — they often wear their unbelonging openly — words like 'wend,'

Sympathetic Joy

“Sympathetic joy might sound noble, but what’s in it for you? “I’m kidding, sort of—in fact, there are benefits for the person who can connect with another’s joy. Several studies show how witnessing another’s good fortune can activate the brain’s reward system. Beyond just

Composition for a Pianist Suffering from Joint Stiffness

This composition is intended for a pianist who, after many years of playing, was eventually unable to do so due to the ravages of time. Its pacing accommodates a musician with joint issues. A beautiful gesture.

The Childcraft Books

Those who remember and loved the Childcraft books may be delighted to know they live on in digital format, even though it seems that they are no longer in production. These books offered an introduction to other cultures, science, nature, math, and literature with illustrations, games, and stories. Through them,

The Gentleman's Gazette

The Gentleman’s Gazette is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to vintage menswear. The friendly devotees who run this wonderful resource make sure that different body types and decade preferences are catered to. They also have tips for making sure that a vintage clothing ensemble looks stylish rather than

The Wikiesfera Women

“Just under a fifth of Wikipedia’s content, including biographies, is focused on women, while women account for just about 15% of the site’s volunteer editors. “The numbers are pretty terrifying,” said Patricia Horrillo, who for much of the past decade has spent her spare time working to tackle

Best In Show Dog Breed Visual

This graphic plots dog breeds’ desirability on an X and Y axis, color codes them by type, and cleverly illustrates intelligence. If you’re deciding on a dog or simply love dogs, you will find this visualization delightful. Bonus delight: Spot the cat if you can. https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/

Linda Mann's Still Lifes

Linda Mann assembles the scenes of her still lifes from modern objects, though the finished pieces call to mind the masterful works of Northern European painters of the Renaissance era. She paints them with such realistic precision, you feel like you can reach into the painting and grab whatever item