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The Timeless Draw of Decorating Cookies
Intricate designs painted by biscuit artist Ella Hawkins are part of a lengthy baking tradition
Is Popular A.I. Photo App Lensa Stealing From Artists?
The tool went viral first for generating flattering portraits—and then for igniting ethical concerns
What the 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical' Lawsuit Means for Fan-Created Content
Netflix has accused the songwriting duo behind the viral production of stealing copyrighted material for their own financial gain
Why American Girl Dolls Are Starring in Viral History Memes
The popular posts call for characters who witnessed the Salem Witch Trials, JFK's assassination and other historical events
After Finding Fame on Instagram, Anna Weyant's Art Now Sells for Millions
At 27, she is one of the art world's youngest rising stars
Digging Up the History of the Nuclear Fallout Shelter
For 75 years, images of bunker life have reflected the shifting optimism, anxieties and cynicism of the Atomic Age
Negative Effects of Social Media May Impact Adolescent Girls and Boys at Different Ages
A new study suggests certain 'windows' of development when youngsters appear most sensitive to technology
A Colorful History of Cats in the White House
Willow Biden isn’t the first feline to grace the presidential residence's halls
Why the Online Game Wordle Went Viral, According to Psychology
Users are sharing their game grids, which show how they played without spoiling the answer for others
Australian Farmer Expresses Grief With 'Sheep Art' Heart
The sheepherder couldn't attend his aunt's funeral, so he made her a huge heart out of hundreds of sheep—and captured it all from above using drone footage
The Eccentric Frogmouth Is the Most Camera-Ready Bird on Instagram
The frogmouth has muted plumage, but its grumpy expression and wide eyes make it enchanting on social media
A Very Angry Octopus Goes Viral After Lashing Out at an Australian Tourist
A video posted to social media captures the cephalopod's arm-flinging attack
New Project Reimagines the U.S.' First Antislavery Newspaper, the 'Emancipator'
A joint initiative from Boston University and the "Boston Globe" revamps a 19th-century abolitionist publication for 21st-century research about race
What Is Math?
A teenager asked that age-old question on TikTok, creating a viral backlash, and then, a thoughtful scientific debate
Before Chain Letters Swept the Internet, They Raised Funds for Orphans and Sent Messages From God
Recipe exchanges, poetry chains, photo challenges and other ostensibly comforting prompts are enjoying a resurgence amid the COVID-19 pandemic
New Research Suggests We're Living in Historically Unhappy Times
A tool that analyzes tweets and a study from University of Chicago researchers show that Americans' happiness has reached new lows in recent weeks
Labrador Tops Most Popular Dog Breed List for 29th Year in a Row
The rankings stay much the same from year to year, but in 2019, Pembroke Welsh corgis broke the top ten for the first time
Why the Anne Frank House Is Reimagining the Young Diarist as a Vlogger
The controversial series stems from the museum's desire to reach a younger generation by telling history in new ways
Unwind With These Free, Museum-Led Meditation and Mindfulness Sessions
The Rubin Museum of Art and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art offer an array of relaxing experiences
Museums Challenged to Showcase 'Creepiest Objects' Deliver Stuff of Nightmares
We’re really, really sorry
