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January 29, 2023

Quick-Thinking Man Helps a Koala Cross a Busy Highway in Australia

Seeing a wild animal in an urban environment can be a striking sight. However, when animals venture out of their natural habitat they are also at risk for injury—and even death—due to cars and other risks. Fortunately, there are some people who take it upon themselves to help animals when they see them in precarious situations.

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Inspiring

January 29, 2023

Devoted Teacher Makes Personalized Plush Toys Based on Students’ Drawings

Teachers are superheroes.

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Dogs

January 28, 2023

We Now Have the Answer to What Is the Smartest Dog Breed

Canine intelligence is a fascinating topic of study.

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Tiny Living

January 28, 2023

Expandable Cabin Slides Open So You Can Always Sleep Under the Stars

Inspired by his love of nature and its healing abilities, designer Caspar Schols created a cabin that slides open for an unparalleled indoor-outdoor experience. ANNA Stay is the newest iteration of this cabin. Made from timber and glass, ANNA has two sliding shells that are adapted to any climate and can be separated when you want a breath of fresh air.

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Illustration

January 28, 2023

Artist Recreates Famous Paintings by Typing Them on Vintage Typewriters

Instead of relying on a brush and paint, James Cook creates art through the power of language.

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Astronomy

January 27, 2023

2023 BU Asteroid Comes Closer to Earth Than Many Satellites

Yesterday, an asteroid the size of a bus came shockingly close to Earth.

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Music

January 27, 2023

Country Music Star Willie Nelson Is Celebrating His 90th Birthday at the Hollywood Bowl

Willie Nelson has been a fixture of the country music genre for decades. During his long career, he has accumulated 53 Grammy Award nominations, taking home an impressive 12 in total. And although the musician is nearly a nonagenarian, his passion for his craft is not slowing down.

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Entertainment

January 27, 2023

Actor Ke Huy Quan’s Oscar Nomination Is Heartwarming Proof That It’s Never Too Late

It can sometimes feel like you’ve missed your chance with your career. With actors, this particular feeling can be acute.

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Inspiring

January 27, 2023

Man Saves 24 People From Blizzard and the Buffalo Bills Reward Him With Tickets to Tickets to the Super Bowl

This winter, upstate New York was ravaged by a blizzard so intense that it became known as “the worst storm...

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Music

January 27, 2023

Country Singer Chris Stapleton Will Perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl

It is only a couple of weeks until this year's Super Bowl. While it still has to be seen which teams will be competing, the NFL provided more information about the entertainment people can expect during the event. In September 2022, we found out that the halftime show will be filled by Grammy winner Rihanna. Now, it has been announced that the National Anthem will be performed by country star Chris Stapleton.

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