May 19, 2023

Can You Smell When Rain Is Coming? Science Says Some People Can and Some Can’t

Are you one of those people who can leave the house on a summer day and swear that you smell rain in the air? The world is firmly divided into two camps—those whose nose can detect when rain is on the way and those who think that capability is utter nonsense. While not everyone can smell the rain before it begins, there is actually scientific evidence that some people do possess this capability.

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May 19, 2023

Sneak Peek at Sir Ben Kingsley as Salvador Dalí for New Film ‘Dalíland’

It's often thought that painters only become famous after they're dead. But many have been standout stars in their lifetime, such as Andy Warhol and Michelangelo. Among the artistic geniuses who became living legends in their day was Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí. The eccentric painter and sculptor was born in 1904 in Catalonia and died at the age of 84.

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May 18, 2023

Puppy Falls Asleep in News Anchor’s Arms During Live Broadcast, Quickly Gets Adopted

If you are usually around dogs and cats, you've surely noticed their snoozing habits. Some of them are picky about the places they fall asleep, while others doze off in the most awkward spots on the floor. Overall, you know there's no bigger honor than having them fall asleep on your lap or your arms. That's exactly what happened to news anchor Colton Bradford.

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May 18, 2023

Kehinde Wiley Depicts Cuba and the Carnivalesque in Monumental Portrait Series

Artist Kehinde Wiley draws inspiration from the past to inform his contemporary portraiture. The subjects of his paintings are front and center among verdant imagery. Colorful blooms and repeating patterns surround them like the decadent wallpaper you’d expect in a palatial setting. They recall paintings you’d find in a museum created by the Old Masters. Here, however, Wiley centers the work on Black and Brown figures.

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