Tag creativity

Hunting Down the World’s Most Brilliant Colors!

Have you ever wondered where colors come from? Who collects them? And how did they end up in the world's most famous paintings? We're discovering the magical world of pigments and the lengths we will go to bring colors into our lives!

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What Do New Yorkers Love About Their City?

How does the way we talk about things shape the way we see them? On a hot July day, the artist Marco Santini took to the New York City subway to ask, "What do you love about New York City?" The answers will make you rethink the way language shapes our view of the world!

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The Fascinating History Behind Some of Your Favorite Movies!

What do giant stag beetles have to do with Wallace & Gromit, King Kong, or The Nightmare Before Christmas? The answer is a surprising trip down memory lane to the wonderful land of stop motion animation! Trust us, you'll want to hear this wild tale!

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Ask Yourself These Three Questions and They Can Change Your Life!

What if three questions could help us live happier lives filled with more joy and meaning? The answers to these questions have the power to change the way we interact with our loved ones, do our work, and live a more fulfilled existence together!

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When Dreams Come to Life in Your Own Backyard!

How can we use what we are passionate about to enrich the lives of others? Some folks are extra motivated to showcase their interests in a way that others can enjoy. Kick up some dust and reach for the stars, you are about to meet two innovative individuals from very different walks of life, as they give us a tour of their very own backyard wonders!

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The Largest, Most Viewed Paintings In the World That No One Knows About

What's your favorite old movie? Chances are there's one character that connects all of our beloved old films. They are always there, we just never noticed. Any guesses who it is?

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Medical Device to Fashion Statement: The Amazing History of Glasses

In the past few decades, glasses have become a fashion statement and form of expression. But how did they make the transition from a medical device to a stylish accessory? And can we transform prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids in the same creative and widely accepted way?

Image: One of Josh Simpsons glass globes!

Hidden Planets in an Everyday World!

Have you ever received a gift from a stranger that changed your view of the world? Get ready to experience a mesmerizing ball of wonder that fits in the palm of your hand! Let us take you on a global scavenger hunt in search of Josh Simpson’s hidden glass Infinity Planets!

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Transforming Trash into Living Robots!

You'll find a lot of strange things on the streets of New York City, but the fantastical giant robots of Brooklyn RobotWorks will certainly stop you in your tracks. Meet the creative mind behind these incredible, walking works of art made from everyday objects!

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