Toys
August 22, 2025

LEGO Unveils Harry Potter’s 3,228-Piece Hogsmeade Village Set

In the world of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade is a place to unwind. Hogwarts students get day trips to this charming village once they’ve reached the third year at Hogwarts—but only if they don't forget to get their permission slip signed. As opposed to their rigid school schedule, at Hogsmeade they can enjoy a pint of butterbeer with their friends, stock up on candy at Honeydukes, and visit Zonko’s Joke Shop.

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Photography
August 21, 2025

5,000 Photos of Rural Life Taken by Vagabond Photographer Discovered Decades After Death

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a tall, imposing, and altogether unusual man would traverse the mountainous slopes of the Blenio Valley in southeastern Switzerland. During his treks through even the most remote corners of the valley, he would sing to himself all while hawking vegetable and flower seeds. Aside from his seed packets, he also carried something else: a large format plate camera.

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Music
August 20, 2025

Korean Singer Park Dahye Performs Spellbinding Cover of ‘Golden’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

The movie KPop Demon Hunters has broken records on Netflix. It is the streamer’s most-watched animated film of all time and is the second most-viewed Netflix movie ever just behind Red Notice. Its infectious soundtrack is also a smash, with the song “Golden” by HUNTR/X, the fictional stars of the film, having reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

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My Modern Met

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