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The importance of media representation cannot be overstated. When tales feature people of many colors and ethnicities, all viewers have the opportunity to feel seen. Encanto, a Disney animated film about the amazing Madridgal family in Colombia, has provided a fresh method for children to experience the power of representation. Look no further than the big smile of a 2-year-old … [Read more...] about Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Has An Adorable 2-Year-Old Who Is Overjoyed To See Himself Represented

We've recently shown you a variety of cat-tastic designs that show that modern cat furniture doesn't have to be ugly. Furniture for our feline companions is becoming more popular, as seen by cat-sized cardboard landmarks, tetris cat towers, and even a new brand of IKEA pet furniture. This super-chic line by Japan's Okawa Kagu is one of the newest pet-friendly designs to capture … [Read more...] about Japan Has a New Line of Cat Miniature Furniture

Wistman's Wood, an old woodland that seems like something out of a storybook, is hidden deep among the woodlands of Dartmoor, England. It's little wonder that the spooky region is connected with a variety of strange folklore tales, with moss-covered stones and a tangled network of twisted trees—many writers have even labeled the woods as "the most haunted place on Dartmoor." … [Read more...] about Mystical Photographs of Wistman’s Wood’s Enchanting English Forests

"After everything she's been through, I'm not sure how she's still so sweet." William Thomas Green got up early last September to accompany his rescue pittie, Cokie, to the dog park. He wasn't going to deny his energetic dog a stroll and a game of fetch just because it had poured all night. But something drew Cokie's attention when he let her off the leash. Green told The … [Read more...] about Her dog leads her father to a stray puppy sleeping in a muddy ditch

To make his cooped-up cows believe they're outside in a meadow, a farmer has turned to virtual reality headsets. Turkey's Izzet Kocak has adopted the high-tech helmet after reading a research that claims it makes cows happy. As a result, they are able to produce more milk. According to Kocak, the decision is already paying dividends. He gave the headsets to two of his … [Read more...] about A farmer gives his cows virtual reality headsets to help them relax and produce more milk