Quiz
June 29, 2023

How Much Do You Know About Monet? [Quiz]

Claude Monet is known as the father of Impressionism and remains one of the most famous painters of all time. Known for his incredible landscape paintings and ability to artistically interpret the fleeting aspect of nature, his work continues to capture the public's imagination. That's why, for this week's quiz, we thought that we'd test your knowledge of this popular artist. How much do you really know about Monet's life and work?

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Music
June 28, 2023

Jack Black Performs “Peaches” From ‘Super Mario Bros’ Movie Live at the Hollywood Bowl

The song “Peaches,” performed by actor Jack Black as Bowser, has become a phenomenon beyond The Super Mario Bros. Movie. After becoming a viral sensation following the film's release, this funny ballad has gotten the live rendition it deserves. As part of The Game Awards 10–Year Concert, Black took to the Hollywood Bowl stage to perform “Peaches” in front of a roaring crowd.

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Astrophotography
June 28, 2023

Astrophotographer Captures Astronauts on a Spacewalk While the ISS Crosses the Sun

French astrophotographer Thierry Legault has been cultivating his skills for many years. And all of those skills came in handy when it came to photographing a recent moment when the International Space Station (ISS) moved across the Sun. Legault's images are particularly intriguing because they also show two astronauts on a spacewalk as they moved to install new solar panels on the ISS.

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Music
June 27, 2023

Music Festival Crowd Helps Lewis Capaldi Through Tourette’s Syndrome Flare-Up

Since opening up about his experience with Tourette's syndrome, Lewis Capaldi has received heartwarming support from his fans. This neurological disorder causes unwanted movements or sounds called tics and, because the onset of symptoms can happen at any time, the 26-year-old Scottish singer is often battling flare-ups during performances. This happened recently at the Glastonbury festival in England. However, the adoring crowd was quick to help out by filling in the missing lyrics.

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