Music
July 15, 2024

9-Year-Old Guitar Prodigy Soulfully Plays the Blues Better Than Many Adults

In many ways, Junxi Lu is an average 9-year-old boy. He enjoys playing with his friends and dressing up in colorful clothes and wigs. But he also has a passion for music that far exceeds his age, as he is incredibly skilled at playing both the classical and electric guitar. The young guitar prodigy, better known as Maituo, began learning the classical guitar in 2020 and picked up the electrical guitar in 2021.

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History
July 14, 2024

Meet the Mysterious Beast of Gévaudan, France’s 18th-Century “Werewolf”

Legends about werewolves are ancient. Mentions of men morphing into wolves appear in ancient Near Eastern, Nordic, and Greek literature and myths. The sensational nature of the mythical creature captures a sense of horror and magic that has endured from these ancient mentions to the modern Twilight. But the fearsome werewolves were particularly sensationalized in certain periods.

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Video
July 13, 2024

Talented Welder Makes Working Aircraft Carrier Replica for His Children

Welder Ren Bailin lives in Shandong Province, China, and is known for his highly realistic miniature replicas of Chinese aircraft carriers. The former elevator welder quit his job in 2012 to create handmade models full-time. Bailin's work reflects his previous occupation, as his creations showcase the skill and attention to detail required to make these detailed models.

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Nature
July 12, 2024

Breathtaking Videos Capture Lightning Striking an Erupting Volcano in Guatemala

Nature is full of thrilling spectacles, from volcanic eruptions to lightning that ignites the sky. And sometimes, with a little luck, both of these can happen at the same time, offering some breathtaking footage for the ages. Recently, hikers in Guatemala were treated to a unique sight when lightning hit Volcán de Fuego (or Chi Q'aq') in the middle of an eruption.

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