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Cabinet of Delights

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The Quiet That Comes With the Rain

As the land waits for the rain, it quiets. The clouds filter the daylight into haze, and shadows soften. The rain comes, the birds honor it with silence, and even people are discouraged from making a sound. On a park path, a bench is sheltered by a maple and a

The Science Behind Museum Fatigue

If you love museums, but you find yourself lagging in the middle of your visit, it may be due to museum fatigue. Though museum fatigue in itself is not delightful, that it has been identified and studied is. Museum-goers need not be in the dark about why an intense afternoon

Free Wi-Fi in the EU

Discover where you have public Wi-Fi accessibility while traveling in the European Union. WiFi4EUThe WiFi4EU initiative promotes free access to Wi-Fi connectivity for citizens in public spaces including parks, squares, public buildings, libraries, health centres and museums in municipalities throughout Europe.Shaping Europe’s digital future

Learning from Ancient Italian Public Spaces

"Rome is a city of layers. To elaborate, it is a city built upon ancient cities. As Rome grew, fell, and grew again, open land became scarce, and thus abandoned or older cities that were filled in with earth material became new open land and even the new foundations

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,

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Cabinet of Delights

A human-curated selection of delights that spark joy, curiosity, awe, or celebration, collected from around the web.

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