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Sloths have perfected the skill of napping while adorable. It's basically their super power.

A certain French Canadian homicide detective makes sure every recruit learns the four phrases that lead to wisdom. Sometimes they even remember to use them.

Sometimes when it all becomes too much, you just need to peace-out on your balloon-stick.

Once upon a midnight dreary...

A certain French Canadian homicide investigator knows that some wounds only heal "avec le temps:" --with time.

If you or someone you love can't pass a shelf of plants without stopping to stare at them, this design may be for you.

It's sometimes fair to let people know up front. If you're chatting and a bird flies by, you'll probably be dis---- ...is that a Northern Flicker?!

A warm sunny day is for hanging out with friends. Or on friends.

You say you finally finished your thesis? Just the one? That's adorable.

Over time, origami paper cranes have represented everything from health to luck. Now you can carry those vibes with you.

Greatfather Owl exudes maximum dignity + juuust a little condescension.

My happy place is between pages.

Two opposable thumbs up! Everything is awesome possum.

A certain French Canadian homicide investigator knows that some wounds only heal "avec le temps:" --with time.

They're smart, they're charming, and they're great conversationalists at parties. Corvids are cawsome.

Books can take you impossible places.

What is the matter? You all won't eat the shells in the stew I made? Hah! Airsick lowlanders. So soft.

An old Norse poem prophesies that the giant wolf, Fenrir, will one day devour the sun during Ragnarok,

On clear nights, the villagers could hear the mournful baying of the Deerhawk echo down the mountainside from where he stood on his nest of flames.

Norse goddess Freya was known to ride her fierce armored boar, Hidisvini, into battle.

Bees deserve unlimited tiny cookies for all the hard work they do.

Wild koi have been known to swim against the current and overcome great obstacles. It's little wonder they symbolize strength, courage, patience, and perseverance.

Himari transformed herself into a bird to escape marrying the cruel daymio. To this day, her feathers radiate the colors of the wedding kimono she hand-embroidered.

Sloths have perfected napping while adorable. It's like their superpower.

Foxes are as rapid, voracious and beautiful as flames.

If you got a lil' plague, call a lil' doctor. No guarantees he'll actually do any good, though.

Inari Ōkami is is the Japanese kami of foxes, tea, rice, sake, and success. Sounds like a fun night out to me.

Bravery is not the absence of fear. It's doing what is needed despite the fear.

In Iceland, legend tells of the Yule Cat, hungry to eat anyone not wearing their holiday clothes.