TV
January 11, 2022

Amy Schneider Becomes Jeopardy’s First Female Millionaire

Amy Schneider has made history by becoming the first woman to win over $1 million on Jeopardy! Only three other players in history have reached this milestone during regular season play, including Ken Jennings, who now hosts the iconic quiz show. As the first to pass $1 million, which he did in 2004, it seemed fitting that he should be on hand to congratulate her. Schneider earned this record during her 28th win on January 7.

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Store
January 11, 2022

Rediscover the Joy of Music Boxes With This All-Inclusive Kit

Have you ever played with a music box as a kid? These small, enchantingly nostalgic objects often come with the scores to some of the most iconic songs. For those who want to rediscover the joy of this tiny gadget, the creative brand Kikkerland Design has put together a kit that includes everything you need to compose your own rhythms and play them on a tiny music box.

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Astronomy
January 10, 2022

Photographer Captures Sight of “Christmas Comet” Before It Leaves Our Solar System Forever

For someone who calls himself a “normal guy with a telescope,” photographer Andrew McCarthy captures some truly awe-inspiring images. On December 26, 2021, McCarthy went into his backyard in Florence, Arizona, and snapped sights of Comet Leonard—aka the Christmas Comet—as it tore through the sky. One of the resulting photographs is an up-close look at the comet as it displays a brilliant streak of color surrounded by a pitch-black backdrop with faintly glittering stars.

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