The Most Extraordinary Museums in the World

Those who frequent galleries and museums are probably aware of “art fatigue,” but the sense of exhaustion and guilt-ridden boredom surely isn’t possible at more uncommon institutions. National Geographic selected 10 museums from around the world that are truly out of the ordinary—and will make you want to book flights pronto. There’s Cancun’s underwater museum of contemporary art, an institution dedicated to instant ramen, and …

Your Dog Will Tell Lies For Treats

A recent study has potentially proven that dogs—while being our best friends—might be big, fat liars. Marianne Heberlein (who studies dog cognition at the University of Zurich) was watching her own pets when she got the idea: she saw one dog pretend to look at something outside, to trick the other pooch into moving from the best sleeping spot in the house. That clever dog …

Washington, DC’s Language Museum: Planet Word

Word buffs have something exciting to add to their calendar. In the winter of 2019, Planet Word will open in Washington, DC as an interactive museum dedicated to language. Founded by literacy and education advocate Ann Friedman, the destination will encourage visitors to explore rhetorical analysis, dig deeper into the meaning and impact of words and leave seeking out further reading. The site will also …