Nestled in the rural embrace of Sakegawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, stands a majestic cedar tree that whispers tales of myth. Known as the Kosugi no Osugi, or “Great Cedar of Kosugi,” this ancient giant boasts an impressive age of over 1,000 years. But its true claim to fame lies in its uncanny resemblance to Totoro, […]
May 29, 2024
Image via Tiny Earth Toys Imagine a toy that grows up with your child both in terms of play and intellectually. Tiny Earth Toys has dreamed up just that with Tiny Spaces. This clever creation by co-founders Rachael Classi and Catherine Bhattachar is a convertible dollhouse that transforms into a chic bookshelf, tackling the dual […]
May 29, 2024
Photo 62325766 © Vincentho | Dreamstime.com Sam Butcher, the creator of the widely recognizable Precious Moments figurines, passed away on May 20, 2024, at the age of 85. The company, Precious Moments Inc, announced his passing in a social media post, stating he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home in Carthage, Missouri. […]
May 29, 2024
Video screenshot via Canva Rise up, creatives! A new musical act—by Canva, no less—is lassoing its way to your imagination. At its Create event, the Australian creative software giant stunned attendees when a young, scrappy, and hungry bunch took to the stage to launch into a rap performance highlighting new features from its redesign, geared […]
May 29, 2024
The Internet Archive, a globally recognized digital library, faced a significant DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. This cyber onslaught, which transpired on May 27, 2024, temporarily disrupted the Archive’s services, leaving numerous users unable to access its extensive array of digitized resources.
May 28, 2024