Cats
February 8, 2022

Custom-Made Aquarium Gives Cat Front-Row Seat to Watching Fish

What would your pets watch on TV? Well, one family commissioned a special “cat TV” that their feline companion can watch whenever he wants. TikTok and Instagram star Jasper the Cat was given his own front-row seat in a custom-made aquarium by Cincinnati-based store Aquatics and Exotics. The rectangular nook allows the kitty a 360-view of what goes on underwater.

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Architecture
February 7, 2022

Incredible Winding Staircase That Looks Like a Rollercoaster in South Korea

Though it may certainly look like it belongs in an amusement park, the new winding structure in Pohang’s Hwanho Park is not actually a rollercoaster. Designed by Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth, SpaceWalk is a massive sculptural staircase full of dramatic twists and turns. The project is South Korea’s largest-ever contemporary public sculpture. Visitors to SpaceWalk can walk through almost all of the structure except for the large loop at the center.

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Funny
February 7, 2022

Son Photoshops His Dad Into Famous Film Scenes and Iconic Pieces of Pop Culture

When we’re really young, our parents are the celebrities of our lives. So to imagine them as the star of many famous films? It’s not far-fetched. Matt Bonito has done just that with his series of images that feature his father, Dom Bonito. Photoshopped into iconic movie scenes and famous works of art and photographs. According to Matt, his dad is integral to scenes in many films. He's featured alongside Samuel L.

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Ancient Art
February 6, 2022

What Is the Lascaux Cave? Learn About the Site of Amazing Paleolithic Paintings

Ancient art gives us a glimpse into cultures that existed thousands of years ago. In Spain, the Altamira cave is a well-preserved example of paintings made in the Stone Age. However, it is not the only exhibit of prehistoric art. Just outside of a small village in southwestern France is the site of some of the most well-known examples of Paleolithic painting: the Lascaux cave.

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My Modern Met

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