Hotels
October 7, 2024

You Can Now Book a Night at the Iconic Prince ‘Purple Rain’ House on Airbnb

Prince left an indelible mark on the history of rock music. Among his greatest hits are “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” and “Let's Go Crazy,” which were part of the soundtrack to the iconic Purple Rain movie, released in 1984. As a tribute to this legendary artist, Airbnb is offering 25 one-night stays to Prince super fans (or “fams”) in the newly restored Purple Rain house.

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Inspiring
October 6, 2024

Nearly 5,000 People Lined up in the Rain to Help Boy Battling Cancer Find a Stem Cell Match

In 2019, the plight of little Oscar Saxelby-Lee made the news. The then 5-year-old was only given three months to live. His last chance was a stem cell transplant, but finding a match wouldn't be an easy task with such short notice. Hoping to save the little boy's life, Pitmaston Primary School in Worcester, England, where Oscar studied, organized a stem cell donation drive.

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Photo Contest
October 4, 2024

Incredible Sunburst Photos Win Underwater Photography Contest Highlighting Australasia Region

A photo competition celebrating the waters of Australia and New Zealand, as well as New Guinea and nearby islands, has just announced its winners. Photographer Gabriel Guzman was named “Best in Show” in the Underwater Awards Australasia 2024 for his exceptional underwater photography. Guzman uses a difficult technique called sunburst photography to capture aquatic life in a manner that is uniquely his own.

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Funny
October 4, 2024

Parent Asks Redditors to Photoshop Massive Yakuza Tattoo on Their Toddler’s Back and They Delivered

There are plenty of people who go online to ask fellow netizens for help Photoshopping something out of a picture. Their request is oftentimes met with humorous results. But every now and then, there’s an ask to add something to an image that Photoshoppers respond to earnestly and with great skill. That's where the true magic happens. A Redditor recently snapped a picture of his toddler that shows the kid’s tiny back.

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