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The surprising way colors get their beautiful, ridiculous names

Lexicographer Kory Stamper’s new book, ” Truel Color,” was inspired by the wild, poetic color definitions in Webster’s Third Dictionary. These unique definitions were crafted by scientists I.H. Godlove and his wife Margaret Godlove. The US sought color standards after WWI, leading to a “color boom” and dictionary inclusion. It…

Travelling to train: fitness breaks at Europe’s top sports resorts

Travellers are no longer treating exercise as something to pause while they are away. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Across Europe, active holidays are moving further into the mainstream as more people book trips built around training, movement and recovery rather than just sightseeing or time by the pool. Traditional beach breaks are…

How a popular makeup trend triggered one woman’s full-body disease

One woman’s permanent makeup is another’s arch nemesis. Approximately 15 months after getting her eyebrows tattooed, an unidentified 46-year-old woman sought dermatological care for patches of purplish lesions that appeared around her eyebrows and later on non-tattooed areas, including her elbow and upper back. According to a medical report published…

Airbnb is now offering airport transfers in 125 cities

While many airports across the globe are served by excellent public transport, we’re not ashamed to admit that sometimes after a long flight the last thing we want to do is attempt to navigate it. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Negotiating a fare with a taxi driver or working out which ride hailing…

Lore chasing and snackpacking: 2026’s biggest travel trends revealed

The way we travel is constantly evolving. We’ve gone from capturing memories in photos to short-form videos, from beach escapes to city breaks, from tried-and-tested places to the relentless pursuit of the next hidden gem. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Today, tourists are serious about travel – and about exploring in a way…

Exclusive | Beloved NYC restaurant owner’s world crumbled when he lost 0K in ‘fraud’ scheme — but a viral post saved his eatery and faith in the city: ‘I couldn’t believe it’

It’s a meat-free miracle. In recent months, the decades-old pioneering vegan East Village restaurant Caravan of Dreams was living a nightmare. Saddled by debt, allegedly swindled by a business partnership turned sour, and bogged down by an evolving East Village along with the lingering effects of the pandemic, the oldest…