Ivory has been used in art and jewelry for millennia, carved into elaborate figurines and jewelry items to adorn spaces or people. Ivory art’s beauty and difficulty to obtain has led to it being considered an exclusive and valuable luxury item. Elephant tusks have historically been the main source of
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My best friend and I were walking to our dinner reservation in Boston’s Little Italy one evening, when we stumbled upon 6 glass towers that appeared smoky and ominous. My first thought? “No, that can’t possibly be an interpretation of the Holocaust.” Sure enough, the plaque on the wall proved
In July of 2025, Mattel announced a brand new Barbie doll, only this one was special. This Barbie was Mattel’s first doll to have Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and she sports a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), an insulin pump, and color theming to match global diabetes awareness symbols. On the
Every fall, college campuses are flooded with the same familiar sight: shirts announcing fraternity rush through a parade of corporate mimicry. The Patagonia mountain becomes Delta-something. The Nike swoosh bends itself obediently into Greek letters. Coca-Cola’s script reappears, sugared down into a slogan. On campus, I’ve witnessed examples firsthand: the
Though many awards were received during the 2022 Oscars, they were all completely overshadowed when Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped Chris Rock straight across the face. With a massive TV audience watching in stunned silence, most people believed it was staged. Smith subsequently accepted an award and gave
Fluffy French Bulldogs, Double Merle Doodles, Albino Dobermans, Microbullies… Just to name a few. I’m sure we have all seen the increasing craze for these designer dogs. Marketed as “Hypoallergenic”, “Rare Colors”, “Designer”, there is a dark side to the world of dog breeding. In recent years, breeders have begun
“Death is the only true democracy – everyone gets a vote, and no one can abstain.”(Hagens, 2001) The controversial “Real Human Bodies” exhibition, known for its plastination-preserved human specimens, has sparked numerous debates. Curator Gunther von Hagens’ wife, Angelina Whalley, stated that the exhibition was not intended to sensationalize, but
“Rave has become the embedded soundtrack to effective public opposition to government, and people have learned a more sophisticated approach to non-violent direct action.” This music, with its ability to bring people of all classes, races, origins, etc. together, has transformed and been used as a tool for social growth
The Ghent Altarpiece, also known as The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb was stolen by two of the world’s most famous dictators, Adolf Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte. The painting was started in the 1420s and completed by 1432 by Hubert Van Eyck and Jan Van Eyck. The two brothers had
Influencer hauls celebrate “dupes” as a style choice. When does homage become trademark or copyright theft, and who gets hurt? The word “dupe” makes it feel harmless. You get the vibe of a luxury item without the price, not a big deal right? Well, the tag sells a look, not