Music
November 16, 2023

Mystery Man on ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Album Cover Is Finally Identified After 52 Years

Upon its release in 1971, Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth studio album known as Led Zeppelin IV, became an instant classic. While it is one of the most popular rock albums of all time, its cover art was long shrouded in mystery. Featuring a framed portrait of a man hanging on a decaying wallpapered wall, it is often seen in record stores, on t-shirts, and music magazine write-ups.

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Quiz
November 16, 2023

Take This Quick IQ Quiz to Test Your General Knowledge [Quiz]

First created in 1905 to test French children who were struggling in school, the IQ test has greatly evolved. Today, there are a wide variety of aptitude tests to help us understand how our mind works. Traditionally, IQ tests examine a large skill set, from analytical and mathematical thinking to short-term memory and spatial thinking. We thought it would be fun to put together our own IQ-style quiz to test out your general knowledge.

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Photo Contest
November 15, 2023

Andean Bear Resting in a Tree Wins Nature Photographer of the Year Award

Canadian nature photographer Jacquie Matechuk has been named the overall winner of the 2023 Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Her photo of a male spectacled bear looking to the sky as he took refuge in an old fig tree is an enchanting look at a rare species found in the Andean Mountain range. Her photograph beat out over 21,400 entries from photographers in 96 different countries.

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Landscape Photography
November 15, 2023

Cristina Mittermeier on the Environmental Trials and Tribulations of Antarctica [Interview]

Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her career to the protection of the natural world. Specifically, she is passionate about the state of our world's oceans, and through SeaLegacy, a non-profit she founded with her partner Paul Nicklen, she helps shine a spotlight on environmental issues through visual storytelling. In a recent Facebook Story, Mittermeier called on world leaders to step up to the plight that Antarctica is facing.

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My Modern Met

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