Posts by Ava Linker

Toys
October 22, 2025

2,999-Piece LEGO Set of the Addams Family From the ’90s Films

With Halloween approaching and amid Wednesday Season 2 buzz, there’s something fans of everything creepy, kooky, and mysteriously spooky will appreciate. This impressive 2,999-piece fan-built LEGO set based on the iconic 1991 and 1993 films, The Addams Family and Addams Family Values, is complete with mini-figures of the whole cast.

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Animals
September 29, 2025

Adorable Monkey and Capybara Caught Snuggling Share a Bond That Transcends Species

At the Denver Zoo, two unlikely friends found each other and aren’t letting go. Earlier this past summer, 16-year-old Baya, a black howler monkey, was transferred over from Brevard Zoo in Florida and introduced to 6-year-old Rebecca, a capybara. Though they are both native to Central and South America, it’s highly unusual to see these two creatures together. Capybaras are rodents and stay on solid ground, while howler monkeys reside in dense forest canopies.

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Design
August 15, 2025

Elegant Himalayan Salt Lamps Take Inspiration From the Curving Bodies of Flamingos

The innovative Embers of Peace collection by RF Lab refines the conventional Himalayan salt lamp into a series of sculptural lighting pieces. Their various lamps are designed to create a tranquil space to relax and recharge. They believe in healing with design and thus take a logical approach to a usually spiritual device. Traditional Himalayan salt lamps are often marketed as mood lighting for purifying and wellness. Embers of Peace leans further into this idea.

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Resources
July 30, 2025

Over 2,100 Illustrations From Charles Dickens Novels Now Available in Online Archive

When you think of “Dickensian literature,” foggy alleyways, forlorn orphans, or grotesque villains may come to mind. That’s due in part to the influence of illustrations meant to aid 1800s readers in envisioning the scenes, characters, and emotions. Charles Dickens was deeply committed to these illustrations, which would portray characters, scenes, and emotions to his readers. Dickens consulted heavily with his artists and sometimes revised his writing to better match the vision of the illustration.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.