The architect Charles Bello has spent the past 52 years restoring forests from logging and protecting the land on his 400-acre Bello Ranch in Northern California. Here’s what he’s learned along the way. A large meadow greets visitors to Bello Ranch. Originally littered with detritus left by decades of logging, the meadow now supports healthy...
‘I’ve been rejected even when I matched the job description 95%. It seems like companies just post jobs for formality.’ A job candidate’s video went viral on TikTok after she shared how a company created a job role for her only to end up giving it to someone else. The video features Tiktok user Wesley...
No parent enjoys it when their child suddenly starts crying in a public place. Between drawing the glares of annoyed passersby and wrangling a child who won’t listen, it’s an embarrassing scenario. But as a parent, what is the proper way to handle this situation? When one woman’s romantic dinner was ruined by a screaming...
Enough is enough. America, please have a seat. We need to talk. Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and you know what that means: Many of you will be charged with the task of bringing a dessert to your family’s celebration. And I’m here to ask you — nay, beg you — to PLEASE stop it...
What do you think? Does this make you rethink letting your kids watch this classic? Have you ever rewatched a movie you loved as a kid and noticed that it had some seriously disturbing elements? Whether we are talking the brutal death of parents or evil witches, taking a closer look at some of these classic kids’ films can...
Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 and draws about 4 million visitors each year. Many of those people could tell you some creepy stories about Yosemite. Whether it was a creepy voice on the wind or a large rustle in the forest, the vast, open wilderness can cause some serious unease. According to some famous Yosemite legends, there really is...
Life is hard. It’s not all flowers and roses like they sell us in Hollywood movies. There are a lot of difficulties that we need to go through. The best way to live life is by knowing certain things that are universal truths. You can’t deny them and if you deny them for too long,...
Today is my 40th birthday. When I turned 30 a decade ago, I wrote an article sharing life lessons to survive your 20s and crowd-sourced advice on how to excel in your 30s. And apparently you guys loved it. So, here’s more of the good stuff: 40 life lessons I now know at 40 that I wish I...
Meet the 1960s “Trailer for the rich” Here at Curbed, we’re dedicated to covering the best trailers and RVs, from innovative campers pushing the industry to affordable kits that let you DIY your own adventure van. And we’re also obsessed with all things design, including iconic architects, home decor, and everything midcentury modern. Love campers and trailers? Come join our community group. It’s not often...
When you think about it, the goal of a sign is pretty basic, isn’t it? We put them up to give us directions, send messages, and warn us about dangers lurking around the corner. But while sometimes they hilariously fail to fulfill their purpose by looking like the most random and absurd announcements ever created, others...
As summers across Southern Europe become unbearably hot, more and more travelers are looking for ways to enjoy favored vacation destinations, but without the heat and crowds. Experts are beginning to refer to ‘shoulder season’—the early spring and late fall months, which are attractive to vacationers due to the reduced temperatures across Southern Europe, as...
Rare gemstones and crystals are often sought after for their beauty and elusive nature. Natural crystals make exquisite jewelry and have been used for centuries to create tools and weapons such as ax heads. Common and beloved crystals include amethysts, topaz, and diamonds, but you may have never even heard of the rarest crystal on...
