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September 16, 2022

8-Year-Old Receives One of the Last Letters Ever Written by Queen Elizabeth II

Up until her death, Queen Elizabeth II was an example of strength. In spite of her old age, she carried on with her duties, such as meeting with the new prime minister and keeping up with her correspondence. One of the last letters she sent reached its intended recipient on the same day that the Queen's death was announced. Eight-year-old Oliva Akers from Tallygaroopna, Australia, received an official letter from the Queen on September 8, 2022.

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Hotels

September 16, 2022

$5-Billion Moon-Shaped Hotel in Dubai Will Let You Experience Outer Space on Earth

Dubai is known for its extravagant architecture and, if Moon World Resorts has its way, a new hotel is set...

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DIY

September 16, 2022

Man Sick of Pruning Driveway Creates Structure for Vines to Take Over and Become Enchanting Tunnel

Sometimes, it's hard to fight nature.

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Furniture

September 16, 2022

Workaholics Can Sit in This Coffin-Shaped Office Chair Forever

Do you work really long hours at a desk? So long that sometimes it feels like you can't remember the last time you stood up? UK-based designer Chairbox has visualized what your chair may feel like. This 3D model imagines an office chair in the shape of a coffin, addressing work culture with a macabre sense of humor.

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Art History

September 15, 2022

The Evolution of Landscape Painting and How Contemporary Artists Keep It Alive

In the contemporary realm of painting, artists often dabble in styles inspired by past artistic movements.

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Movies

September 15, 2022

Parents Are Sharing Their Black Daughters’ Sweet Reactions To Seeing ‘The Little Mermaid’ Trailer

Disney is releasing a live-action version of The Little Mermaid and giving fans a first look.

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News

September 15, 2022

Over a Million “Royal Bees” Were Informed of Queen Elizabeth II’s Passing

After Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, the Operation London Bridge plan was put into motion. This described who should be informed about her death and in what order. While this mostly pertains to politicians and the press, there is another important exchange that takes place.

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Environment

September 15, 2022

Patagonia’s Founder Gives Up Ownership of $3 Billion Company to Help Fight Climate Change

Nearly 50 years after Yvon Chouinard founded outdoor apparel maker Patagonia, he's relinquishing control for the good of the planet.

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Science

September 15, 2022

Scientists Create Device To Turn Moisture in the Air Into Hydrogen Fuel

Renewable energy is a critical area of research given the ongoing climate crisis.

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Portrait Photography

September 15, 2022

Lightning Bolt Strikes at Exact Moment Couple Gets Engaged, Makes an Epic Engagement Photo

Just as a couple got engaged on a mountain in Canada, nature shot a lightning streak to seemingly give its approval. Although this sounds like something out of a storybook, it really happened—and photographer Danika Camba was there to capture it. The once-in-a-lifetime picture shows the exact moment that Alisa Hemming told her boyfriend Liam Duncan that yes, she would marry him.

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