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November 1, 2023

After 20 Years, Christopher Walken Returns to SNL and Introduces the Foo Fighters Correctly

Actor Christopher Walken is not only famous for his talent and the countless films he's starred in, but also because of his distinct way of speaking. Back in 2003, Walken gave everyone a laugh when he hosted SNL and introduced the band Foo Fighters in an unusual way. Last weekend, he got a chance to finally say it right during a surprise cameo on the show.

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Illustration

November 1, 2023

Illustrator Draws Floor Plans of Iconic Locations From Dozens of Beloved TV Series

In some of TV's most iconic sitcoms, the place where the story unfolds is so unique that it almost feels...

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Gift Guide

November 1, 2023

28 Affordable White Elephant Holiday Gifts That Aren’t Cheap on Thoughtfulness

The holiday season is upon us, and that means family time, holiday parties, and gift-giving.

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Creative Products

October 31, 2023

40 Unique Christmas Stockings To Make You Merry This Holiday Season

Whether you have a fireplace or not, hanging Christmas stockings from the mantel is often a sign that the holiday season is starting. Just waiting to be filled with gifts, stockings make the perfect addition to your holiday decor and are often part of family tradition.

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Gift Guide

October 31, 2023

60 Unique 2023 Holiday Cards You Can Only Find on Minted

With the holidays approaching, it's time to start celebrating.

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Archeology

October 31, 2023

Researchers Rediscover Lost Egyptian Tomb With 4,400-Year-Old Mummy Inside

In the 19th century, a French scholar named Auguste Mariette found the tomb of Ptahshepses, an ancient Egyptian high priest.

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Science

October 31, 2023

14-Year-Old Is Named “America’s Top Young Scientist” for Developing Soap To Treat Skin Cancer

Given that cancer is one of the deadliest diseases out there, any new development in our fight against it is highly commendable. The latest breakthrough was made by Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old student from Annandale, Virginia. The student has created a bar soap to treat melanoma, the most common kind of skin cancer. Now, his findings have earned him the title of America’s Top Young Scientist.

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Entertainment

October 31, 2023

‘Friends’ Cast Pays Tribute to Matthew Perry in a Heartfelt Statement

The world is mourning the loss of Matthew Perry.

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Art

October 31, 2023

10 Millionth Visitor to Rijksmuseum Is Granted Private Evening With Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’

Have you ever wished you could have a private viewing of your favorite painting?

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Oil Painting

October 31, 2023

Artist Reimagines Original 151 Pokémon as Renaissance Paintings

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you think of the Renaissance? Is it Pokémon? Probably not, but a series of paintings by artist Jochum Van der Woude (aka Joccum) might change that. The Netherlands-based painter has set out to recreate the original 151 Pokémon as Renaissance paintings, and the results are very promising so far.

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