Photo Contest
July 11, 2022

18 Otherworldly Finalists From the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

Now in its 14th year, the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an event that any lover of the stars looks forward to. While the winners of the 2022 contest won't be announced until September, the competition is whetting our appetite by releasing this year's shortlist. From the over 3,000 images that were entered by amateur and professional astrophotographers around the world, the field was narrowed to these 36 finalists.

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Travel
July 10, 2022

10 Global Destinations Where Visitors Are Strictly Off-Limits

In this day and age, we like to think that we can travel whenever and wherever we'd like. But, there are quite a few places in the world where that's simply not possible. Around the globe, there are destinations that are simply off-limits. Some are closed to everybody and others open their doors to just a qualified few. The reasons for these closures vary.

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Animals
July 9, 2022

Tiny Turtle Zooms Around His House on a Speedy Set of Hot Wheels

Turtles aren’t known for their speediness, but a cute one named Sergio has finally found a foolproof way to get past the hare. In an adorable Instagram reel, the tiny reptile can be seen zooming around the house on a little Hot Wheels car. And once you see him in action, you won’t be able to take your eyes off the endearing display. The way Sergio “drives” his car is both simple and ingenious.

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History
July 8, 2022

Explorers Have Discovered the World’s Deepest Shipwreck 22,621 Feet Under the Sea

Humans may have summited Earth's highest peak and touched ground on the Moon, but we've still got a lot to explore on the ocean floor. Victor Vescovo, the billionaire founder of Caladan Oceanic and EYOS Expeditions, along with sonar specialist Jeremie Morizet are among the modern-day explorers plumbing the watery depths. On June 22, 2022, in the waters of the Philippine Sea, the team made a dreamlike discovery: the deepest wreck ever discovered.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.