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June 23, 2025

Steve Carell Tells Graduates “Kindness Isn’t a Weakness” in Speech Packed With Life Advice

Actor and comedian Steve Carell has been able to explore many aspects of the human mind throughout his career in film and TV. From the hilarious Michael Scott, the neurotic boss from The Office, to the more dramatic role of uncle Frank in Little Miss Sunshine (2007), these characters have left Carell with plenty of life lessons.

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June 23, 2025

Neptune Sculpture Disappears and Reappears With Rising and Lowering Tides

In Roman mythology, Neptune is the god of the sea. That's why there is no better place for a sculpture of this deity than in the actual ocean. In front of Melenara Beach, in Gran Canaria (one of Spain's Canary Islands), a statue of Neptune seems to rise above the waves. The sculpture greets those who venture into his maritime domains, creating a powerful sight in this popular tourist destination.

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June 22, 2025

Magnolias Are So Old That They’re Pollinated by Beetles

Many people begin to notice the arrival of spring with the large, beautiful blooms of the magnolia flower. Magnolia trees can be found in many parts of the world, and their beautiful forms have symbolic, medicinal, and visual meaning across cultures—and have for centuries. If you’re ever near a magnolia tree, though, look closely: you’ll notice that beetles, instead of bees, will be moving amongst the flowers. So, why beetles over bees?

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June 21, 2025

Futuristic Space Greenhouse Is Designed To Grow Plants for Earth Dwellers

The Venice Architecture Biennale is all about innovation, and Heatherwick Studio certainly embodies that with a new project that pushes the boundaries of science and sustainability. Space Garden, created in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute, is a fascinating concept where common garden plants are grown inside pods that make up a low-Earth-orbit greenhouse.

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