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July 15, 2024

Colorful Infographics Explore the Mysterious World of Exoplanets

Since 1992, when the first exoplanet was confirmed, over 6,600 have been discovered in 4,868 planetary systems. Inspired by these discoveries, Slovakian artist and designer Martin Vargic has created two visual representations that are aesthetically beautiful and scientifically fascinating. One infographic, the Exoplanet Zoo, shows over 1,100 known exoplanets arranged by the amount of heat they receive from their relative stars.

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History

July 14, 2024

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

Legends about werewolves are ancient.

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Animals

July 14, 2024

Unlikely Friendship Between a Minnesota Woman and a Sunfish Enters Its Ninth Year

In the Midwest state of Minnesota, sunfish, or centrarchidae, are valued as delicious freshwater fish since they are extremely common and...

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Toys

July 13, 2024

20 Backyard Games That Will Provide Hours of Outdoor Fun This Summer

One of the great joys of summer is spending time in the backyard (or a park), enjoying the warm weather and the company of others. Adding to this cherished time of year are the games that can be played outside. These types of activities are geared toward groups and are an endless source of fun for both kids and adults.

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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...

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Archeology

July 13, 2024

Explore the Oldest Existing World Map, Carved in Clay 2,600 Years Ago

How a society records the world, depicting its known boundaries and contents, says a lot about belief systems, science, and...

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July 12, 2024

32 Summery Gifts That Will Make a Splash This Season

At long last, summer is here. From spending the day by the pool to enjoying a cool glass of lemonade, there's a lot to enjoy about this time of year. On top of warm weather essentials like sunscreen and swimwear, creative summer gifts can help you make the most of the sunny season.

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Video

July 12, 2024

Iceland’s Diverse Landscapes Captured in Incredible 4K Aerial Videos

Landscape photographer Jan Erik Waider is known for his striking imagery of Iceland, Greenland, and Norway.

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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.

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Sculpture

July 12, 2024

100 Life-Sized Elephant Sculptures Are Embarking on a Journey Across the U.S.

Those taking a stroll along Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island, might be surprised to encounter a herd of 100 elephants on their path. But a closer look will reveal that each life-sized figure is actually a sculpture. The incredible traveling installation, titled The Great Elephant Migration, is organized by Elephant Family USA and Art&Newport and curated by Dodie Kazanjian.

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