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July 15, 2022

Mattel Releases Jane Goodall Barbie Doll Made of Recycled Plastic

Mattel recently unveiled the newest Barbie in its Inspiring Women series—a doll made in the likeness of world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall. The new Barbie doll is launched in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute and accompanies the introduction of a number of eco-initiatives the two organizations will spearhead together.

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Social Cause

July 15, 2022

Powerful Suicide Prevention Campaign Challenges What Suicidal Looks Like

A suicide prevention campaign is using photography to send a powerful message.

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Good News

July 15, 2022

Dalai Lama Celebrates His 87th Birthday by Opening a New Library and Museum

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is one of the most revered spiritual leaders on the planet.

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Crafts

July 15, 2022

Incredibly Intricate Stone Carving Recreates Design From 9th-Century ‘Book of Kells’

Stone carving is an ancient tradition and one that lives on through artisans like Finn McCallum. The UK-based creative chips away at slate to unearth intricate designs that are awe-inspiring in their attention to detail. One of his most ambitious carvings features a design borrowed from the 9th-century manuscript known as the Book of Kells.

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Puzzles

July 15, 2022

Jigsaw Puzzle Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 20% on All Creative Puzzles

If there’s something that has near-universal appeal, it's a good jigsaw puzzle.

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Art History

July 14, 2022

Monumental Masterpieces: 10 of Art History’s Most Famous Large-Scale Paintings

Great art comes in all shapes and sizes.

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Astronomy

July 14, 2022

Astrophotographer Uses $500 Telescope to Photograph the Pillars of Creation

When the Hubble Space Telescope photographed the Eagle Nebula's Pillars of Creation in 1995, the image instantly became a classic. This fascinating look at a region that births many stars captured the world's imagination.

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Photo Contest

July 14, 2022

NASA Reveals Its 2022 Photographers of the Year

While the public soaks in the triumph that is the first images of the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA reminds...

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Good News

July 14, 2022

Keanu Reeves Is Going Viral For a Heartwarming Conversation With a Kid at the Airport

Actor Keanu Reeves has been called the internet’s prince, and he’s living up to the wholesome title after his recent...

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Landscape Photography

July 14, 2022

People in South Dakota Captured the Surreal Sight of a Green Sky

Green skies sound like the backdrop to a sci-fi film, not what you might see when you look out the window. However, that was exactly what people in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, witnessed on Tuesday, July 5. Due to a naturally occurring but rare phenomenon, the sky turned a vibrant green. To understand the startling effect of this sight, you have to take a look at the photos people posted of the event.

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