Music
August 8, 2023

Ed Sheeran Surprises and Serenades Newly Married Couple at a Karaoke Bar

Usually, music fans pay to see their favorite artist perform. However, guests visiting Santa's karaoke bar in Nashville, Tennessee, were given a surprise concert by a world-famous singer. After wrapping up his concert at Nashville's Nissan Stadium on July 22, Ed Sheeran made an impromptu stop at the Christmas-themed location. Not only did he have a good time with the people already there, but he also sang a couple of songs, too.

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Animals
August 7, 2023

Baby Miniature Goats Are So Small They Can Fit in the Palm of Your Hand

Baby animals can bring an instant smile to anyone’s face. Not only are they small, but their childlike demeanors make them extra charming. While kittens and puppies are arguably the most popular baby animals, there are many more that are just as adorable. One Instagram account shares unbelievably loveable videos of baby miniature goats that are so small, they can fit in the palm of your hand.

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Music
August 7, 2023

Jay-Z Becomes First Black Male Recording Artist to Reach Multi-Platinum Milestone

Rapper Jay-Z is experiencing a golden moment. First, he recently became the subject of a thorough retrospective exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library, which celebrates his life and work. And now, he has made history as the first Black man to have at least 10 double-platinum solo studio albums. According to People, the achievement came after the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently updated its certifications. The change made The Blueprint 3 (2009)

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Archeology
August 6, 2023

Oldest Neanderthal Engravings Have Been Preserved in a Cave for 57,000 Years

Cave art is a fascinating window into the lives of past humans, including our ancient relatives, like the Neanderthals. About 40,000 to 400,000 years ago, this subspecies of archaic humans roamed Europe and Asia. They died out as modern homo sapiens rose to prominence; but before that, the two groups came into contact and even interbred. In fact, most people today have some small percentage of Neanderthal DNA.

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