Arts & Culture

– Manuscript – Dubai has opened the dreamlike world of its new Museum of the Future. The torus-shaped, rounded structure rises almost 70 meters. It is held up by an unusual network of supports. Light flows in through the many windows around the building. The windows are shaped in beautiful forms of Arabic letters. The Museum of the Future represents Dubai’s continuing … [Read more...] about Dreamlike Museum of the Future Opens in Dubai

– Manuscript – Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, is the cultural and spiritual heart of the country. But the city’s important cultural places are at risk as Kyiv prepares for more attacks by Russian forces. On Thursday, the head of the United Nations cultural agency, Audrey Azoulay, called for “protection of Ukrainian cultural heritage” as the conflict continues. UNESCO said it … [Read more...] about Russian Invasion Puts Kyiv’s Important Cultural Places at Risk

– Manuscript – Even though Labrador retrievers are still the United States’ number 1 dog for over three decades, the active and intelligent poodle has made a strong return to the top 10 since 1997. The American Kennel Club’s rankings of popular dog breeds just came out with some surprising results. While dog breeding is still a debatable topic, purebreds and mixes are still … [Read more...] about Labrador Retriever Is Still Top Dog

– Manuscript – A famously strange statue in the city of Oxford, England recently received official protection as a historic landmark. But, Magnus Hanson-Heine, the son of the man who built the artwork, is not happy about the special recognition. But first, about that statue: It is a 7.6 meter tall model of a shark. The strange part is in the sculpture’s positioning up on … [Read more...] about Britain’s ‘Shark House’ Becomes Protected Landmark

– Manuscript – The National Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating its 110th anniversary. The popular event celebrating U.S.-Japanese ties, is once again being held in person. The most flowers are expected between March 22 and March 25. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is being held Washington, D.C. after two years of restrictions because of COVID-19. "This year, … [Read more...] about The Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to America’s Capital