Funny
August 25, 2023

Annual “Elaine Dance Contest” Crowns the Fan Who Best Captures the Iconic Dance From ‘Seinfeld’

It's been over 20 years since Seinfeld ended, but the beloved 90s sitcom still holds a special place in people's hearts. While there are numerous jokes to recall from the TV show, one of the most memorable visual gags is the quirky dance performed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus' character Elaine Benes in the season eight episode “The Little Kicks.

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Astronomy
August 24, 2023

India Makes History as the First Country to Land on the South Pole of the Moon

On August 23, 2023, India became the fourth country to land successfully on the Moon with their unmanned spacecraft Chandrayaan-3. The United States, China, and the former Soviet Union are the only other nations to have achieved this impressive milestone. In addition to this achievement, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has set itself apart by reaching the lunar south pole—something that no other country has done before and a historical first in Moon exploration.

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Toys
August 24, 2023

LEGO Introduces ‘The Insect Collection’ With Accompanying ASMR Playlist

LEGO sets are usually associated with building small replicas of tall buildings and large objects, like a Japanese castle or the Eiffel Tower. Now, the toy manufacturer has turned to something much smaller for inspiration. LEGO has introduced The Insect Collection, which offers the opportunity to build realistic life-size models of three bugs—a Blue Morpho butterfly, a Hercules beetle, and a Chinese mantis.

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Inspiring
August 23, 2023

Metal Singer From ‘Disturbed’ Gets off Stage Mid-Concert to Comfort a Crying Child

On paper, metal musicians have a reputation for being tough and even somewhat distant. But David Draiman, the lead singer of the band Disturbed, proved that they can also be among the most attentive and caring of the bunch. On their tour stop in West Palm Beach, Florida, the singer stopped the concert to comfort a little fan who was upset.

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