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August 16, 2022

News Anchor Couple Turns Parenting Into a Funny Live News Report About Diaper Duty

Having a child is big news. So, who is better qualified to give a “report” on what it's like having a baby than two news anchor pros? Jeannette Reyes and Robert Burton—two anchors based in Washington, D.C.—made a parody news show with their newborn daughter. Narrated with the same inflection and seriousness as a typical broadcast, this funny video has already garnered over 10 million views on Twitter.

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Astronomy

August 16, 2022

Spectacular ‘Cartwheel Galaxy’ Captured by James Webb Space Telescope

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope continues to make scientific strides by the light-year.

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Wildlife Photography

August 16, 2022

Award-Winning Photographers Share Their Love of Big Animals in Coffee Table Book

When award-winning photographers Amos Nachoum and Marko Dimitrijevic met in Tonga while looking for humpback whales, they bonded over their...

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Photo Contest

August 16, 2022

Naomi Osaka Rescuing a Butterfly Wins World Sports Photography Awards

An artistic photo of tennis star Naomi Osaka rescuing a butterfly has taken home the top prize at the World Sports Photography Awards 2022. Sports photographer David Gray took the winning image during the Australian Open, when a butterfly landed on her dressed. By playing with shadows, Gray was able to capture the moment perfectly.

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News

August 16, 2022

Robin Williams’ Children Honor Their Father on the 8th Anniversary of His Death

It has been eight years since the passing of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams.

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Acrylic Painting

August 16, 2022

Artist Paints Ethereal Flowers on Canvas and Shares Her Abstract Techniques With Others

Flower painting has a long place in art history.

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Endangered Animals

August 15, 2022

Watch Olive the White Rhino Give Birth to a Healthy Baby Calf

It’s rare that we get to witness the birth of a wild animal; but thanks to the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, we can now watch the miracle of life as a white rhino named Olive birthed a male calf.

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Illusion

August 15, 2022

When the Sun Hits Just Right, This Fountain in Italy Looks Like It’s Spewing Lava

The city of L'Aquila, located in central Italy, is a beautiful gem that gained international attention in 2009 after a...

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Houses

August 15, 2022

You Can Buy a Small Scottish Island and Lighthouse for Less Than the Average Cost of a House

Who wouldn’t want to live on a remote island, away from the loud city?

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Sculpture

August 15, 2022

Hypnotic Ceramic Sculptures Juggle Soothing Circles in Nested Shells

When looking at the sculptural ceramic art of Matthew Chambers, there is a lot to unpack. Using a potter's wheel and clay he produces mesmerizing tactile vessels that are actually multiple pieces merged into one round form. Underneath the external “shell” is several smaller bowls that are arranged like concentric circles. Based on the Isle of Wight in the UK, Chambers is inspired by the purity of circles as a shape.

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