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February 7, 2023

Rare Rainbow Clouds Appear in Iceland Thanks To Freezing Temperatures

Professionally, Jónína Guðrún Óskarsdóttir works as the head nurse at a small healthcare center. In her spare time, she loves to photograph and share her surroundings. Luckily for us, since she lives on the eastern coast of Iceland, her surroundings are incredible. As you might imagine, she has plenty of opportunities to photograph the aurora borealis.

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Animals

February 7, 2023

“De-Extinction” Biotech Company Is Working To Bring the Dodo Back To Life

The dodo, a flightless bird that went extinct in the 17th century, has long been among the first animals that...

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Sculpture

February 7, 2023

Giant Lifelike Animal Sculptures Made Entirely From Upcycled Cardboard

When we think about famous sculptures, marble and bronze are the types of materials that come to mind.

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February 6, 2023

SNL Creates Funny Trailer for a Gritty ‘Super Mario’ Movie and People Want It To Be Real

The much-anticipated and highly criticized Super Mario movie is just a couple of months away, but people online have already had a taste of what the film could have looked like if it took a different turn. In a recent SNL sketch, Game of Thrones and The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal starred as the famous video game character with a gritty twist.

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Entertainment

February 6, 2023

Actress Viola Davis Achieves Coveted EGOT Status After Grammy Win

On top of being a fierce advocate for inclusion, actress Viola Davis is known for her powerful performances across multiple...

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February 6, 2023

SNL Cold Open Features Hilarious Interview With the Chinese Spy Balloon

On Saturday, a Chinese surveillance balloon that had traveled across the United States was finally shot down.

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Good News

February 6, 2023

High School Students Create Prosthetic Hand for Their Classmate

Starting high school can be a challenging experience for many. But at Hendersonville High School in Tennessee, a group of students went above and beyond to make one of their new classmates feel more comfortable. Since the first day of class, Sergio Peralta had been trying to hide his right hand, which never fully formed, in his sleeve.

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Inspiring

February 6, 2023

6-Year-Old Is Told Her Painting Is “Wrong” by Teacher, So the Internet Steps in to Uplift Her

It goes without saying that teachers are often unsung heroes who help to educate and encourage students; however, there are...

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Oil Painting

February 6, 2023

Enchanting Paintings Decorated With Resplendent Gold Details

There is something intrinsically magical about a painting filled with gold details.

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Good News

February 6, 2023

Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Jackpot After Someone Cut Ahead of Him in Line

If someone cuts ahead of you in line, there's always the question of how to deal with it. Well, one man in Florida shows that sometimes, taking the high road pays off. Stephen Munoz Espinoza was waiting to use the lottery ticket machine at the Publix in Delray Beach, when a stranger jumped in front of him, taking his spot.

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