Entertainment
March 20, 2023

Ke Huy Quan Is a Superfan Who Loves Taking Selfies With Other Celebrities

Despite recently becoming an Oscar winner and having starred in Everything Everywhere All At Once, the most awarded film of all time, actor Ke Huy Quan still regards Hollywood and its luminaries with wide eyes. Throughout the awards season, Quan has made the most of the opportunity to take selfies with fellow celebrities, who seem as excited to meet him as he is to meet them thanks to his cheerful personality.

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Sculpture
March 20, 2023

Amazingly Realistic Animal Sand Sculptures Come Alive on Shore

When we think of sand sculptures, castles likely first come to mind. But you can do a lot more with sand than construct tiny buildings; artist Andoni Bastarrika is proof of it. He creates realistic animal portraits that are so lifelike you'll do a double-take when you see them. To create the illusion, Bastarrika tightly packs the sand to create a blank canvas for textures like fur and wrinkles.

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Animals
March 19, 2023

Paleontologists Discover Fossil of an Enormous 340-Pound Penguin in New Zealand

Penguins are fascinating creatures. They come in a variety of sizes, live in diverse habitats, and are undeniably adorable. The penguin species of the past were no less interesting. A recent paper in the Journal of Paleontology has announced the discovery of the biggest ancient penguin yet, a 340-pound behemoth that frolicked around New Zealand more than 50 million years ago.

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