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July 18, 2024

12 Tiny Folk Dancers Pay Homage to Albanian Heritage in Brilliantly Crafted Luxury Watch

A priceless watch forged by Pirro has become a treasured timepiece of Albania. The Primordial Passion watch pays homage to Albania’s cultural heritage and stands among the world’s most expensive timepieces. Valued at over $1.3 million, the watch is designed more as a piece of art rather than for its practical function.

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July 17, 2024

28 Back-to-School Supplies That Will Prepare You for the New Semester

The new school year is just around the corner—that means homework, essays, and art projects.

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Illusion

July 17, 2024

People Can’t Tell if a Horse Is Walking Towards or Away From You in This Mind-Bending Optical Illusion

There are few things the internet loves more than a mind-bending optical illusion—especially those that spark a debate and leave...

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Entertainment

July 17, 2024

RIP Shannen Doherty: ‘Charmed’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Star Dies at 53

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, beloved actor Shannen Doherty passed away at the age of 53 after a courageous battle with cancer. Doherty was widely recognized for her iconic roles as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210, and Prue Halliwell on Charmed. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie,” announced Doherty’s publicist Leslie Sloane.

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Sports

July 17, 2024

French Artist JR Carries the Olympic Flame Through the Louvre

Embed from Getty Images The countdown to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is on.

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Archeology

July 17, 2024

Oldest Wine Ever Discovered in Liquid Form Is Found in Spanish Tomb

A family in southwestern Spain started some renovations on their house back in 2019.

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Astrophotography

July 17, 2024

Astrophotographer Captures the Beauty of the Universe Against the Natural Landscapes of Kyrgyzstan

For astrophotographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee, Kyrgyzstan is a gold mine. Last June, he mentored a workshop there, but found the country to be severely underrepresented in the field of astrophotography. Hoping to spread the word about the land's photographic potential, he set out to shoot some marvelous images against the many landscapes of Kyrgyzstan—a country that turned out to be astrophotography's best kept secret.

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Jewelry

July 17, 2024

Handmade “Nose Rings” Designed To Look Just Like Different Animal Noses

Designer Kathryn Reid is not your typical jeweler.

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Archeology

July 16, 2024

Hidden Tunnels Discovered Under 1,500-Year-Old Church in Istanbul

Ancient cities carry ancient secrets under modern streets and buildings.

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Design

July 16, 2024

Woman Shows How to Properly Use Salt & Pepper Shakers and People Are Blown Away

In mid-July, a TikTok video reuploaded to X (formerly Twitter) started going viral. In the video, a food server demonstrates the “proper way” to use a salt and pepper shaker. Contrary to their name, salt and pepper shakers aren't actually meant to be shaken.

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