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6 years ago, I got involved in the craziest roller coaster ride of my career so far. I was invited to a pitch for what was supposed to be the largest “mural” in the Netherlands. More specifically, the real estate developer Provast was looking for a design on the round …

When it comes to cartoons, what defines the difference between a boy and a girl if the character is an animal? Moreover, is there a need to clearly define the character’s gender anyway? Apparently, the studio executives behind the most popular cartoons think that it’s crucial, but the portrayal of …

Breaking news—the internet is still utterly obsessed with cats. And now, with all the unsettling things happening all around the world, probably more than ever. Where does this obsession come from? Well, the answer to this question isn’t an easy one. In fact, many scientists and scholars have been trying …

Museums are traditionally viewed as somewhat niche public venues reserved for those who are genuinely interested in history and art. Oh, and school kids who were assigned to visit a museum for a school project. However, there’s one particular museum (actually, a group of museums) that has been using their …

Britney Spears hasn’t legally been in control of her life and fortune for the past twelve years. After the singer had several public mental breakdowns in 2008, the court put her estate, financial assets, and some personal assets under the control of her father and a lawyer. It’s what’s called …

Far from every interview is a success and a lot of us have some nightmare stories to tell. But the nightmare usually starts with the first filter—actually qualifying for the job which can have high demands and low rewards. Sometimes, it can seem like even waiting tables and brewing coffee …

“How can a disease with 1% mortality shut down the United States?” Writer and business owner Franklin Veaux tackled this question on Quora by going into detail about the real dangers of Covid-19 that go beyond the number of people who lost their lives. Keep in mind, dear Pandas, that …

A friend asks to see your new pug you’ve been talking about more than anyone could ever tolerate. As you scroll through an infinite gallery on your phone, something’s off in virtually every pic. Too much teeth. Eyes comin’ out of their sockets. Lopsided grin. It surely can’t be your …

When I first heard that there are more stars than there are grains of sand on all beaches in the world, I went on a mission to count all the grains out there to see if it’s true. Needless to say, “the world” was the size of my yard and …

After Samantha Smart and her family heard a tiny kitten meowing around their home in Florida, they made it their mission to help him. “It wasn’t just a meow, it was a sad little cry,” Smart told The Dodo. “He had the whole neighborhood working together to find and trap …