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November 21, 2024

Infamous Duct-Taped Banana Sells for Over $6 Million at Sotheby’s Auction

Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous duct-taped banana is now the most expensive fruit in the world. This past Wednesday night, the piece, titled Comedian, sold for over $6 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, drawing in bids online, by phone, and in the room itself.

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November 11, 2024

First Ever Artwork Created by a Humanoid Robot To Go On Auction Sells for Over $1 Million

Many believe that only humans can truly create art.

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November 8, 2024

RIP Elwood Edwards: Voice of AOL’s “You’ve Got Mail!” Dies at 74

The voice behind AOL’s iconic “You’ve got mail!” announcement, Elwood Edwards, has died at 74 after battling a long illness.

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October 10, 2024

Florida Meteorologist Breaks Down on Live TV While Explaining Hurricane Milton’s Power

All TV journalists are professionals who strive to put on a calming smile or a neutral expression, even when conveying upsetting news. But in the end, they are also human, and they feel just as much as any of us. When Florida-based meteorologist John Morales was on the local NBC channel news discussing Hurricane Milton, he came across a distressing fact that moved him deeply, making his voice break on live TV.

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September 10, 2024

RIP James Earl Jones: Voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa Dies at 93

James Earl Jones, renowned for his legendary voice roles as Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, has passed...

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August 2, 2024

Pharrell Calls for Bringing Artistic Competitions Back to the Olympics

Embed from Getty Images What is your favorite Olympic event?

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July 24, 2024

Watch the Nerve-Wracking Moment a Whale Capsizes a Boat off the Coast of New Hampshire

Seeing a whale up close during a fishing trip can be an exciting experience. But recently it rapidly turned into a tricky situation for two people at sea. They were thrown into the ocean after a humpback whale capsized their boat off the coast of New Hampshire. Luckily, they were quickly rescued by other boaters and had no serious injuries.

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July 24, 2024

Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone National Park Takes Visitors by Surprise

Yellowstone National Park is home to relaxing landscapes that will take your breath away.

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July 17, 2024

French Artist JR Carries the Olympic Flame Through the Louvre

Embed from Getty Images The countdown to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is on.

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July 15, 2024

RIP Dr. Ruth: Acclaimed Sex Therapist Dies at 96

The incredible life of Ruth Westheimer, better known as Dr. Ruth, has come to an end. The acclaimed German-American sex therapist, who broke barriers with her frank talk about taboo topics, died at her Manhattan home on Friday, July 12. She was 96 years old. While most of the world knows Dr. Ruth for her career as a therapist, she actually didn't earn her doctorate until she was 42 years old.

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