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October 6, 2024

Researchers Discover Previously Unknown Music Mozart Composed as a Teenager

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed over 600 works during his lifetime. Despite this astounding number, new works by the Austrian musician continue to be unearthed. Recently, researchers at a library in Germany found a previously unknown piece of music composed by a young Mozart. Dating back to the mid to late 1760s, the work is believed to have been composed by Mozart when the musical prodigy was in his early teens.

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September 17, 2024

Stylish Film Map Features Hundreds of Clever References to Your Favorite Movies

A few years ago, movie lovers realized they could translate their passion to the real world and show off their knowledge with cool merch. A group of such fans was UK-based company Dorothy, who in 2012 launched a very clever Film Map. Drawing from a vintage map of Los Angeles, the creators packed the design with nods to the greatest films of all time.

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September 12, 2024

Empire State Building Honors James Earl Jones With a Darth Vader Projection

The great James Earl Jones passed away a few days ago at age 93. The versatile American actor won three Tony Awards, two Emmys, a Grammy, and an honorary Oscar; however, he is best remembered for lending his booming voice to Darth Vader, the iconic villain from Star Wars. As a tribute to his work, the Empire State Building shared an image of Darth Vader projected onto the famous building's façade.

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September 1, 2024

America’s Oldest Board Game Teaches 19th-Century Geography

With more than 150,000 board games in existence and the U.S. being at the forefront of the industry, one can wonder where it all started. Some might guess the classics: Monopoly, Scrabble, or maybe even Jenga. However, the first American board game was invented long before these. Travelers’ Tour Through the United States was first published by Frederick and Roe Lockwood in 1822, 46 years after America gained its independence.

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