Animals
October 12, 2023

Girl and Her Pet Water Buffalo Shares Their Adorable Adventures Together

Throughout the years, we've seen people with unique pets, such as axolotls and spiders. But have you ever met a pet water buffalo? A girl named Chen Dongmei, from Sichuan, China, is the proud human of one of these fluffy creatures. From roaming the woods together to posing for selfies, Chen shares her adorable adventures alongside her water buffalo on Instagram. Chen's water buffalo is named Niuzai (牛仔), which means “cowboy” in Chinese.

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Cars
October 12, 2023

Elegant Japanese Trailer Has All of the Necessities for Life on the Road

Fans of Airstream trailers are drawn to its minimalist design and sleek aesthetic. A Japanese brand called X-Cabin has created its own version, which packs a big punch despite its small size. Measuring about 15 feet in length, the X-Cabin 300 has everything travelers need for life on the road, all wrapped up in an elegant steel exterior. The inspiration for this compact trailer comes from airplane and ship cabins.

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Sculpture
October 11, 2023

Museum Shows What Happens When You Let Visitors Touch Marble Sculptures

In the hands of a talented artist, marble can become a highly realistic and detailed work. Understandably, the reliefs and intricacies can spark the desire to touch a finished sculpture in some people. But on top of endangering the piece by accidentally toppling it over, the act of touching a marble sculpture can also take away from the beauty of the material itself.

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Landscape Photography
October 11, 2023

Reuben Wu Shows the Power of the iPhone 15 Pro Max With Stunning Photos in the Desert

Photographer Reuben Wu is known for his fascinating photos that use LED lights and drones to create alienesque shapes in nighttime landscapes. This typically requires a large photography setup, but in Wu's second collaboration with Apple, he proves that the iPhone is a valid alternative to your typical DSLR. To celebrate the release of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple asked Wu to take their newest smartphone out for a test drive.

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