Photography
March 13, 2023

15-Year-Old Photographer Makes Toy Cars Look Like Life-Size Autos

Finding the right subject is a struggle for many photographers. That's why some get creative with what is available to them. 15-year-old photographer Anthony Ryan Schmidt uses his ever-growing collection of vintage miniature cars and his iPhone to capture images that use forced perspective and fool the eye into thinking these tiny cars are the real thing. Schmidt's interest in automobiles can be traced back to when he was just a toddler.

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Video
March 11, 2023

Video Captures What It’d Feel Like to Fall From the World’s Tallest Building

For those who are afraid of heights, climbing to the top of a skyscraper may seem like a terrifying endeavor. While there are many tall buildings in the world, there is one that stands above the rest. At 2, 722 feet, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is currently the tallest building in the world. Artist André Larsen shows people what it would look like to fall from that extraordinary height.

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Entertainment
March 10, 2023

Jamie Lee Curtis Calls for Matinee Concerts for Those Who Go To Bed Early

Actor Jamie Lee Curtis has always been outspoken. From declaring herself “pro-aging” to sparking conversations regarding female friendship, Curtis uses her platform to inspire change. And now, she's made another statement that is getting a lot of attention. The actor is calling for matinee concerts, allowing her and fellow early risers to go to bed at a reasonable time.

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