Inspiring
April 13, 2022

Man Wins $217 Million Lottery and Uses It To Start an Environmental Foundation

A man in France hit the jackpot, literally, and decided to make a difference with his earnings. The retired Frenchman, who was nicknamed “Guy” by the French lottery group, won a staggering €200 million ($217 million) in December 2020. At the time, it was a record for the EuroMillions. And while some would splash out on fancy cars or real estate, Guy put most of his winnings back into the environment.

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Design
April 13, 2022

Teen Forges Knife From 4.5-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite

Bladesmith Tristan Dare is only 19 years old, but he's already making a name for himself. For the past five years, he has been crafting knives that are true works of art. And, interestingly, he often incorporates ancient materials into his blades. His latest piece, called Nebula, was crafted from one of the oldest meteorites ever recorded—it's estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.

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Music
April 12, 2022

Watch John Lennon’s Son Sing ‘Imagine’ For First Time Ever in Support for Ukraine

Julian Lennon, the son of the late John Lennon, once vowed to never perform his father’s iconic song “Imagine,” but the war in Ukraine caused him to reconsider. A singer himself, the younger Lennon sang an impassioned cover of the anti-war anthem as part of Global Citizen’s social media rally, Stand Up For Ukraine. The cause is working to raise money for the country during the Russian invasion.

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Painting
April 12, 2022

Creative Artist Uses Her Hand as the Canvas for Paintings With Tiny Figures

Italy-based artist Golsa Golchini is known for painting tiny masterpieces on unusual canvases. Her latest series involves transforming her own hand into a work of art. Each iteration of this idea features realistic renditions of miniature figures, animals, objects, and environments covering her fingers, palm, and wrist. Golchini uses the unconventionality of her canvas to the idea's advantage.

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