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July 8, 2021

Photographer Captures Rare Image of a Crow Taking an Ant Bath

Photographer Tony Austin has been enthralled with photography since he was gifted an Instamatic 126 in 1963. But nothing quite prepared him for what was about to happen at the end of a recent nature walk. While Austin was ready to pack up, having not witnessed anything of interest, a murder of crows landed in his path.

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Science

July 8, 2021

82-Year-Old Wally Funk Will Join Jeff Bezos in Blue Origin’s Space Launch

At some point or another, every little kid dreams of becoming an astronaut.

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Food Art

July 8, 2021

Dessert Designer Creates Cute Cookies Inspired by Clothing and Accessories

For those with a sweet tooth, cookies are simply irresistible.

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Gift Guide

July 8, 2021

10+ Disco-Ready 1970s Gifts and Keepsakes for a Retro Throwback

Close your eyes and think of the aesthetic of the 1970s. You might envision burnt umber, mustard yellow, and pea green. This charming color combo was everywhere from clothing to rugs. Rugs were shaggy, Mister Rodgers was on TV, and suspicious Jell-O dishes graced most American tables. The decade was one of change—social, political, and aesthetic.

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Photography

July 7, 2021

10 Famous Photographers Whose Self-Portraits Are Much More Than Just a Selfie

Not long after the invention of photography came the first self-portrait, snapped in 1839 by Robert Cornelius.

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Technology

July 7, 2021

Amazing App Uses AI Tech to Scan Your LEGO Piles and Suggest Things You Can Build

Most LEGO aficionados probably have a giant pile of plastic pieces somewhere that they plan to organize “some day.

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Wildlife Photography

July 7, 2021

Photographer Captures Perfectly Timed Shot of Whale Sneaking Up on Unsuspecting Whale Watchers

Photographer Eric J. Smith has a knack for putting himself in the right place at the right time. Always with a camera in hand, he's constantly observing the world to see what might be photo-worthy. In March 2020, he was certainly ready when an opportunity presented itself during a whale-watching expedition in Baja's San Ignacio Lagoon.

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Nature

July 7, 2021

Incredible Time-Lapse Video Shows the Astonishing Volcanic Activity of Mt. St. Helens

Located in Skamania County, Washington, Mount St.

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Animals

July 7, 2021

Watch a Thirsty Squirrel Drink From an Ice Cube During Portland Heatwave

An extreme heat wave across the Pacific Northwest has caused record-breaking temperatures of over 100°F (37°C).

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Cars

July 7, 2021

A Real Flying Car Just Completed Its First Inter-City Flight

For years, sci-fi movies have portrayed the future as a world filled with flying cars and hover vehicles. Now, the reality of that vision is just a little bit closer. On June 28, the AirCar—a dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle designed by Slovakian tech company Klein Vision—completed its first inter-city flight.

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