Art
March 26, 2022

Tiny Figurines Occupy Charming Miniature Worlds Built With Everyday Objects

Seemingly ordinary household objects become props for miniature worlds in the art of Tatsuya Tanaka. Since 2011, the Japanese artist has been crafting immersive small-scale scenes, one for each day on the calendar. The ongoing project—aptly called Miniature Calendar—features playful, stage-like scenes made up of food, office supplies, and other items. They are inhabited by tiny, hand-painted figurines.

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Good News
March 25, 2022

100-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Milestone Birthday With Older Sisters Who Are 102 and 104

Not many people get to live to see 100. Yet, in recent years, it seems the milestone is becoming more and more common. However, what’s even more rare is to be able to celebrate a century of living with the people who’ve shared that same lifetime with you. For three sisters in Kansas, that miraculous achievement is actually a reality. Back in November 2021, Frances Kompus celebrated her 100th birthday.

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Wildlife Photography
March 25, 2022

Photographer Captures Rare Glimpse of Siberian Tiger in Its Natural Environment

In 2013, Sascha Fonseca turned his fascination with animals into a career. Now, the German-born, Dubai-based photographer specializes in DSLR camera traps that allow him to get an unparalleled view of wildlife. The power of these camera traps was recently proven when Fonseca recorded a rare Siberian tiger in its natural environment. These critically endangered big cats are the world's largest, but there are only around 500 left in the wild.

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Good News
March 24, 2022

Bindi Irwin’s Daughter is Turning One and the Irwin Family Is Celebrating in Style

Sometimes it’s hard to believe just how fast little ones grow up right before your eyes. And for first-time mom Bindi Irwin, each precious milestone with her daughter has been a moment to treasure. From her very first pair of Australia Zoo khakis to the babe’s first encounter with a koala, each “first” has been a cause for celebration.

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