Music
December 20, 2024

Mariah Carey Breaks Record by Hitting #1 on the Charts in 20 Different Years

Mariah Carey's “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” has dominated seasonal playlists since its release in 1994. Although this has earned her the nickname of “The Queen of Christmas,” her reign is much bigger than just that. This year, as her holiday tune returned to the top of the charts, Carey broke yet another record—the pop singer has reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 20  different years.

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Art
December 19, 2024

Milwaukee Art Museum Gets $3.5M Gift From Anonymous Donor To Make Admission Free for Kids

The Milwaukee Art Museum is one of the top art institutions in the United States. Home to pieces by Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Gustave Caillebotte, housed in a spectacular building by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, it allows visitors to explore a myriad of art genres and styles. Now, the museum will make its collection even more accessible to its youngest visitors. Thanks to an anonymous gift of $3.

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Illusion
December 19, 2024

This Fluffy and Round “One-Eyed“ Creature Is Real But It’s Not What You Think It Is

Could aliens be among us already? Do monsters actually live in under our beds? Are Pokémon real? If not, what is this round, one-eyed creature that has taken the Internet by storm? It’s all at once spooky and adorable, making it seem like the tricky work of AI—but it’s not! Upon closer inspection, you'll realize that this isn't a creature from outer space or some crafty Photoshop. Can you guess what it is?

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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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