Animals
October 9, 2024

New Species of Deep Sea Ghost Shark Is Discovered off the Coast of New Zealand

A new species of ghost shark has recently been discovered off the coast of New Zealand. The deep sea creature was spotted by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in the Chatham Rise off the coast of New Zealand—roughly 1.6 miles underwater. The ghost shark stands out for its unusually long nose, which can make up half its body length, and a whip-like tail.

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History
October 8, 2024

First-Known Romantic Photo of an Interracial American Couple Is Up for Auction

In 1967, a case called Loving v. Virginia declared the right to choose interracial marriage a constitutional personal freedom. While this monumental decision was soberingly recent, the history of interracial romance is long and often entwined with the struggle for equal rights for all. Societal and individualized racism faced couples, even well after legal bans were struck down.

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Academy
October 8, 2024

Gift Creativity With These Online Art Classes

Looking for the perfect gift for the aspiring creative in your life? Why not consider an online art class from My Modern Met Academy? It's easier than ever to gift one of our painting, drawing, photography, or crafting classes. All you need to do is click the box at checkout indicating that the course is a gift and let us take care of the rest.

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Wildlife Photography
October 7, 2024

Photo of a Proud Lynx Holding Its Prey Wins the 2024 Rewilding Europe Award

Swedish photographer Staffan Widstrand won the Rewilding Europe Award for his incredible photo of an Iberian lynx clutching a European rabbit in its mouth. Taken in Spain, it is a testament to the revival of the Iberian lynx, which had at one time fallen to less than 100 individuals. Widstrand's image of the thriving feline perfectly exemplifies the contest's desire to show how Europe's rewilding movement allows people and nature to flourish alongside each other.

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