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[ Creativity ]
Settlers of Catan: How One Family’s Game Night Sparked the Fun of Millions
By Sam Burns
There is still a precious time when we can come together over life’s simple pleasures: game night. And here’s a story of wonder with Settlers of Catan, a worldwide classic. This game didn’t come from a big corporation or fancy focus group—no, its origins are far closer to home.
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[ Thought Leaders ]
A True Chain Reaction: Linking People with Gum Wrappers!
By Sam Burns
Clocking in at over a hundred thousand feet, this staggeringly long chain was created by one man over almost 6 decades, with a bit of heartwarming help along the way. Here’s the story of Gary Duschl, a very unique Guinness Book of World Record holder who will inspire us all!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
Bike Angels: Competitive Problem-Solving at Its Extreme!
What happens when we use fun to inspire people to help the world in their own way? New York City tried out this experiment with their Citi Bike Bike Angels program and the results were, well, unexpectedly enthusiastic!
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
How Do You Become a World Champion Pizza Spinner?
Pizza spinning is mesmerizing, but what if you added fire, multiple flying doughs, and the occasional behind-the-back spin? That’s how world champion spinner Justin Wadstein does it! Get ready—you’ve never seen dough spun quite like this before.
11 minutes
[ Culture ]
Is the Yo-Yo Making a Come Back?
When you think of a yo-yo you probably don’t think athleticism, creativity, and community. For those in the know, though, yo-yo can be all of these things! Yo-yos have become a creative and artistic outlet for a remarkable community of people. Check out how a world champion yo-yoer got his start and what world champion yo-yo skills look like!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Secrets Hidden in Your Sunday Crossword
There’s a lot more to these puzzles than meets the eye. So what goes into making them? Why do we love them so much? And is there really any truth to the claims that completing a puzzle a day will ward off aging? Here’s all you could want to know about the world of crosswords, with a bit of fun added in! (We promise, it’s quite exciting!)
26 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Can Super Mario Teach Us To Be More Successful?
There’s a tendency to look at what stands in our way to success and feel overwhelmed. But Mark Rober has a novel method to get around this, and he calls it the Super Mario Effect. Now, THIS is a game-changer!
8 minutes
Visit the Water Park of an Inspired Future!
Morgan’s Inspiration Island is the world’s first ultra-accessible water park, and this remarkable place not only connects kids with the power of fun but is spurring on meaningful innovation!
4 minutes
[ Culture ]
Take a Moment to Celebrate Joy!
Do we need to be so serious all of the time? Have a look at the fun and hilarious penny farthing race. It certainly reminds us to take a moment to celebrate the power of joy!
20 minutes
[ Art ]
Turning Apples into Ears: Creativity in the Lab
What if we let creativity and play mix with science? Here’s a lab that is doing just that, and in doing so coming up with incredible discoveries, like the ability to turn apples into ears…
13 minutes
[ Animals ]
Celebrating the Little Wonders!
What if we took more time to celebrate the quirky wonders in our own backyard? Olney, Illinois is home to a beloved population of albino squirrels, and their passion for this piece of local heritage reminds us to reflect on what makes our culture unique!
12 minutes
[ Food ]
Who Wants Watermelon!
Need a new treat to take to this summer’s barbecue or family get-together? Here are four watermelon tricks to help you wow people this season!
6 minutes
So, You Want to Start a New Country?
You know how some people have the hubris to think you can just start up your own country? We get some very entertaining AND interesting insight today on why that might be a little more complicated than you think!
7 minutes
[ Curators' Best ]
A Dentist/Mother’s Advice on Halloween Candy
By Dr. Lynda
Halloween is coming! So, what does a dentist say you should do with all that candy?
15 minutes
[ Design ]
Fun Theory
By Dr. Lynda
Check out an initiative called “Fun Theory”, where engineering and good design is inspiring us to make MUCH better choices!
