Art History
June 7, 2022

Exploring the Fantastic History of Gargoyles in Gothic Architecture

Fantastic and frightening, gargoyles have become one of the most distinctive features of Gothic architecture. Likely erected as a defense against demons, the stone statues are rooted in religion and steeped in superstition. While these looming figures can be found on the façades of most Medieval cathedrals, many of the protectors perched atop these buildings are not gargoyles at all—they're grotesques.

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Inspiring
June 7, 2022

Terri Irwin Celebrates 30th Wedding Anniversary With Late Husband Steve Irwin

Embed from Getty Images Love truly can last a lifetime, even when one of those lifetimes has been cut short. Such is the case for Terri Irwin and the late Steve Irwin. The couple married 30 years ago on June 4, 1992. To mark their commitment to one another, Terri tweeted a photo of Steve and herself with the caption, “I married this incredible bloke thirty years ago today. What an adventure!

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Dogs
June 7, 2022

22-Year-Old Fox Terrier Named Pebbles Is Officially the Oldest Living Dog

Plenty of sleep, excellent food, and lots and lots of love are the secrets to longevity for a 22-year-old dog named Pebbles. Maybe there's something to learn from the pint-sized pooch because the 4-pound Toy Fox Terrier was just confirmed as the “oldest dog living” by Guinness World Records. And even though that's pretty old in dog years, she still seems to have plenty of time ahead of her.

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Astronomy
June 6, 2022

The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies Are Set to Collide in 4 Billion Years

When we gaze out into the night sky, all may appear calm, but looks can be deceiving. Though we may not feel it, our galaxy—the Milky Way—is hurtling through the universe at an astonishing 1.3 million miles per hour. And, it's on a crash course with its neighbor—the Andromeda Galaxy. While these spiral galaxies are 2.5 million light years apart, that won't always be the case.

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My Modern Met

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