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December 20, 2023

Fiery Photos of Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Show a Surreal Display of Lava and Smoke

On Monday, December 18, a volcano erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula. While it currently doesn't pose a threat to life, the eruption was larger than scientists had predicted. The pictures taken by authorities and photojournalists depict lava fountains reaching up to 98 feet high, as the glow from the eruption lights up the sky in cities several miles away. The eruption occurred about two miles north of the town of Grindavík— 25 miles from Reykjavik.

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Toys
December 20, 2023

New LEGO Set Recreates Iconic Polaroid Land Camera With Functional Features

There are few cameras as iconic as a Polaroid. Snapping a photo and receiving the physical copy in moments is a special experience that is hard to replace. Now, photography lovers can recreate this vintage model through LEGO and fall in love with the camera all over again. By putting together the bricks of this 516-piece set inspired by the Polaroid OneStep SX-70 model (originally released by Polaroid in 1972)

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Creative Products
December 19, 2023

People Are Buying This Dr. Pepper Candle That Smells Just Like the Fan-Favorite Soft Drink

Ever since its creation in the 19th century, Dr. Pepper has been among the most popular sodas out there. While its fans have celebrated their love for the soft drink with a wide array of merch, from t-shirts to flavored lip balm, a creative company has found inspiration in another element of the drink—its smell. Vineyard Candle Company launched a soy wax candle that smells just like Dr. Pepper.

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Academy
December 19, 2023

These Creative Classes Make the Perfect Last-Minute Gift Thanks to Gift Certificates

Gift-giving can be really tricky. If you haven’t been told explicit instructions on what someone wants, you’re making an educated guess. Or, if you aren't the best at shopping in advance, you may find yourself scrambling for a gift. That’s where gift certificates come in handy. Not only do they provide someone with the choice of what they get, but they also make the perfect last-minute gifts.

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My Modern Met

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