Germany Made Military-Age Men Report Trips Abroad — Then Backed Down

Germany made military-age men report trips abroad — then suspended the rule after a backlash.

Office Walker Is a Manual, Motor-Free Walking Pad for the Desk

Office Walker is a motor-free, fully mechanical under-desk walking pad — anti-gadget by design.

A Pediatric Psychologist Makes the Case for Letting Kids Struggle

A pediatric psychologist argues that letting kids face discomfort builds real resilience.

Sober Daytime Techno Parties Are Catching On in Copenhagen

Sober daytime techno parties — “soft clubbing” — are catching on with Gen Z in Copenhagen.

A ’90s Nostalgia Video Format Is Flooding Facebook Feeds

A nostalgic “90s” video format floods Facebook feeds — and it’s a fad, not a trend.

Denmark’s Scouts Host a Nationwide Day to Try Scouting Outdoors

Denmark’s scouts hold a nationwide open-house day so families can try scouting outdoors.

The US Is Marketing Confidence — Not Just Scenery — for Its Milestone Year

Brand USA’s biggest campaign sells confidence and a milestone year to win back visitors.

Roskilde Cathedral Plays Power Metal on a 500-Year-Old Organ

Roskilde Cathedral turns its 500-year-old organ to power metal for one night-church service.

Fans Built a Global Map Just to Rate Pints of Guinness

A crowd-sourced map ranks the best and worst Guinness pours, pub by pub, worldwide.

Denmark’s Old-Fashioned Tartelet Is Suddenly Cool

A dish once dismissed as naff is now a cult comfort food — one café had to turn customers away.