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July 31, 2024

Gravity-Defying Photo of Surfer Gabriel Medina Might Be the Best Photo of the Olympics

Embed from Getty Images As the 2024 Summer Olympics are underway, all eyes are on Paris, but an incredible photo is drawing attention nearly 10,000 miles away. That's because 48 athletes from the surf competition are actually competing in Tahiti, a French Polynesian island in the South Pacific. Photographer Jerome Brouillet is on hand to photograph the action, and his gravity-defying image of one surfer has made waves around the world.

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Sports

July 31, 2024

Director of Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies Shuts Down Idea He Was Mocking ‘The Last Supper’

The Olympic opening ceremonies are watched by millions of people around the globe and this year's spectacle in Paris was...

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Installation

July 31, 2024

Interactive Life-Sized Replicas Allow Public To Step Into Famous Edward Hopper Paintings in NYC

Even though famous painter Edward Hopper passed away in 1967, New York’s Meatpacking District recently found a unique way to...

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Design

July 30, 2024

Take a Look at the Evolution of the Olympic Torch Through the Years

The Olympic torch relay is one of the most exciting events leading up to the games. Inspired by the ancient iterations of the games, the Olympic flame travels from Olympia, Greece, to the host city, passing through multiple, carefully selected people's hands. And much like the logo and the mascot, each organizing committee gets to design its own torch.

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Cats

July 30, 2024

Stealthy Cat’s GPS Tracker Shows It “Secretly” Trails Dog and Owner

Cats and dogs are often seen as sworn enemies, but despite their hilarious antics and infamous squabbles, they can sometimes...

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Inspiring

July 30, 2024

Woman Asks Each of Her Six Siblings for $100 and Receives Heartwarming Response

Cancer survivor Tia Bee Stokes, known for her viral dance videos during her health battle, recently posted a heartwarming video...

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Environment

July 30, 2024

Scientists Discover That Climate Change Is Causing Longer Days

Global warming is having many disastrous effects on our planet, from more intense heat waves to hurricanes becoming stronger. Recently, scientists found yet another consequence of climate change: it's slowing down Earth's rotation, slightly extending the length of a day. Just as the melting of glaciers endangers animals and coastal communities, it has also contributed to this lengthening of the day.

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Street Art

July 30, 2024

Artist Covertly ”Vandalized“ Public Sign, Actually Improved Traffic on LA Freeway

Even if you've never been to Los Angeles, you've probably heard about the city’s terrible traffic.

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Academy

July 30, 2024

Warm up Like an Olympian With These Art Prompts Before You Dive Into a Bigger Project

When you hit the gym or go for a run, you probably do something easy first to warm-up your muscles.

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Birds

July 29, 2024

Largest Eagles in the World Are So Big That Their Talons Are Bigger Than Bear Claws

With its expressive face, collar of feathers, and black and grey tones, there's no denying that the harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a striking creature. But if its distinct appearance isn't impressive enough, its height and wingspan certainly are.

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