Toys
February 9, 2023

LEGO Unveils Rivendell, the Largest ‘Lord of the Rings’ Set With 6,167 Pieces

Fans of Lord of the Rings will now be able to recreate one of the most recognizable settings from the book and movie franchise. Toy company LEGO recently announced its newest addition to the LEGO Icons series—a 6,167-piece set of Rivendell, the fictional Elven town in Middle-Earth—based on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantastical series. Featuring a whole cast of minifigures and an array of recognizable scenes, it is LEGO's largest Lord of the Rings set so far.

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Illusion
February 9, 2023

This Mind-Bending “Invisible Man” Costume Is the Clever Creation of a Mom on a $15-Budget

Illusions can be tricky to pull off. Optical illusions on a moving body are even more challenging and a true feat when done right. Kim Gardiner achieved this accomplishment during Halloween 2022 when she crafted a costume for her son Cole. His ensemble was a mind-bending “invisible man” that makes it look like there was a hidden human walking around.

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Photo Contest
February 8, 2023

Incredible Winners of the 2022 Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Amateur and professional travel photographers from around the world submitted their best shots to the 2022 Travel Photographer of the Year contest. From these inspiring images, an expert panel of judges selected winners for their portfolio work as well as their best individual shots. In the end, Slovenian photographer Matjaz Krivic was awarded the top prize and the title of Travel Photographer of the Year.

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TV
February 8, 2023

Watch Pedro Pascal Hilariously Break Character on SNL

Last week's Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Pedro Pascal was an undeniable hit with fans online. While many people latched onto Bowen Yang's portrayal of the Chinese spy balloon in the cold open and Pascal's performance as a gritty Mario in a fake Super Mario movie trailer, there were other comedic moments as well. One of the best being when the Chilean-American actor completely broke character in the middle of a sketch.

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