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May 2, 2024

16 Rare Videos of Iconic Artists at Work, From Monet to Matisse to Dalí

Thanks to technology and social media, art lovers can see how their favorite artists work. Many contemporary artists post video footage or time-lapse videos of their creative process, giving us precious insight into their creative minds. And while it may be rarer, did you know that we have similar types of videos from some of the greatest artists in history?

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May 2, 2024

These Orangutan Videos Show off How Smart the Critically Endangered Primates Are

Orangutans are majestic primates who share 97% of their DNA with humans.

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April 30, 2024

Kitty Wearing Camera Captures POV of a Thrilling Cat Chase

Have you ever wondered what your pet gets up to all day? One TikToker (known simply as ih.gcj)

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April 27, 2024

TikTok Economist Explains How To Fix Social Security, And It’s Easier Than You Think

Whenever social security is brought up, as with most economic topics, it is often dismissed as being too complicated to understand, let alone fix. However, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards, known on TikTok as keds_economist, pushes back against this idea in one of her recent videos. She said that a few easy policy fixes could greatly improve the system. “When I say Social Security is fixable, I mean it is crazy fixable,” Edwards boldly states.

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April 24, 2024

You Can Now Download and Watch Over 9,200 Short Vintage Films for Free

America has always had a unique relationship with film.

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April 22, 2024

LEGO Experiment Shows How Well Different Sea Defense Structures Resist Coastal Erosion

Did you grow up playing with LEGOs? You're definitely not alone.

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April 21, 2024

Poignant Video From Soccer Club Reminds Men To Check in on Their Friends’ Mental Health

According to a study by Priory Group, a provider of mental health care facilities, 40% of men in the UK have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. Aware of how important it is for people to check in on their loved ones, soccer team Norwich City FC released a poignant video for World Mental Health Day.

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April 18, 2024

16-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Solves Problems Without Ever Seeing the Board

At just 18 years old, chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa already has too many accomplishments to count.

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April 17, 2024

Caitlin Clark Roasts Michael Che for Past Jokes About Women’s Sports in SNL Weekend Update Appearance

For years, viewers of SNL‘s Weekend Update have grown used to watching the anchors, Colin Jost and Michael Che, routinely...

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April 17, 2024

Watch Penguin Chicks Jump off 50-Foot Ice Cliff To Go for Their First Swim in Unprecedented Footage

Baby penguins are born into the hostile conditions of Antarctica. The survival of a penguin chick requires attentive care from both of its parents, taking turns to keep the fledgling warm and fed. By the time they are 6 months old, penguin chicks go out on a daring adventure of their own—their first swim.

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