Funny
December 18, 2024

Little Boy Outsmarts His Father Who Offers To Buy Him a Toy That Fits in His Hand

Kids are much smarter than we give them credit for, especially when they really want something. A little boy named Auggie Rooney is the perfect example of this. During a shopping trip to a toy store with his dad, his loving father offered to get him a toy, but there was one rule: it has to fit in the boy’s hand. Rather than being puzzled or looking desperately for something tiny, Auggie quickly (and adorably)

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Social Cause
December 18, 2024

Over 485,000 Kids Get Free LEGOs To Play With Thanks To Nonprofit Donations

In 2019, LEGO launched the Replay program, allowing people to donate unwanted LEGO bricks back to the company for redistribution at children’s non-profits across the United States. This year, LEGO commemorates the 5th anniversary of its innovative Replay program. In the past five years, more than 161,000 boxes of LEGO bricks have been donated through the program, adding up to an astounding 580,000 pounds of recycled product.

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News
December 17, 2024

Judy Garland’s Ruby Slippers From ‘Wizard of Oz’ Sell for $28M at Auction

On December 7, Heritage Auctions celebrated a historic sale. Judy Garland’s iconic ruby slippers, worn during her role as Dorothy in the film The Wizard of Oz, sold for an astounding $28 million at auction. According to Heritage Auctions, the final price of the slippers made them the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold at auction. Bidding commenced in November, with a starting price of $800,000.

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Street Art
December 16, 2024

Googly Eyes Pop up on Public Art in Oregon, Delighting the Public and Upsetting Authorities

Over the last few months, the city of Bend, Oregon has become used to the feeling of someone having an eye on them. But this isn't espionage or anything of the kind, but rather a cheeky act of art vandalism. An unnamed individual(s) has been putting googly eyes on public art around the city, much to the delight of the public, and to the concern of local officials.

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