Live Streams Revive ‘Shoppertainment’ for a Luxury Consumer
Source: Barron's
The luxury shopping experience is moving from intimate boutique to widely available livestreams.
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The Best Illusions of the Year Will Leave Your Brain Hurting More Than 2021 Did
Source: Gizmodo
Look at the top illusions of the past year.
The life-changing power of assistive technology
Source: TED
Listen to accessibility champion Jane Velkovski explain why assistive technologies should be made more available to everyone who needs them.
20 Must-Read Middle Grade Fairytale Retellings
Source: BookRiot
Peruse this list to find your next read.
What it’s really like to have autism
Source: TED
Listen to Ethan Lisi discuss autistic behaviors and debunk stereotypes.
Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space
Source: TED
Watch this video to learn what building this massive structure would all entail.
Can an iPhone App Help Save an Endangered Language?
Source: Sapiens
Technology is being used to help preserve languages, such as Chickasaw, that have seen a drastic reduction in usage.
Tightrope Between the Towers
Source: HISTORY
The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were once the tallest buildings in the world. Read about a daring highwire act spanning the tops of these skyscrapers.
Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?
Source: How Stuff Works
Salt may seem like a small thing to spark a revolution, but it’s crucial to human health. Learn more about why the Indian people rose up against English rule over the regulation of salt.
Meet the Hero: Ralph Lazo
Source: Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
Ralph Lazo, a Mexican American, recognized the injustice of Japanese internment during World War II. He voluntarily stood in solidarity with his Japanese friends in their internment camp, leaving a legacy of bravery.