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July 26, 2021

Drone Photographer Accidentally Spots a Shark Attack and Then Saves Man’s Life

When Matt Woods sent his drone up for a view of the ocean, he never could have imagined what he'd see. As his Mavic 2 Zoom took off from his balcony on Australia's Bondi Beach, it moved over the open water and that's when Woods saw something unforgettable. On his screen, he clearly saw a large shark circling.

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Good News

July 26, 2021

Watch How a Helpful Guy Saves Local Sea Turtles From Unnecessary Suffering

Barnacles are a particularly sticky type of crustacean that love to attach themselves to hard surfaces such as rocks and...

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Jewelry

July 25, 2021

Learn About the Hope Diamond, A Stunning Blue Stone Some Say Is Cursed

Nestled in a glass case at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is one of the world's most famous...

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Cityscape Photography

July 25, 2021

Alluring Neon-Night Photography of Osaka Pushes the Boundaries of Reality

Nights full of neon signs obscured by sleeting rain evoke a film noir ethos. Photographer, designer, and creator Omi Kim captures the nocturnal city and transforms ordinary sights into extraordinary visions. The Osaka, Japan-based creator specializes in street photography, portraiture, and graphic composites which push the boundaries of reality. Kim, who goes by Omi on Instagram, shoots series based on what he encounters in his photography.

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Creative Products

July 25, 2021

Commemorate Your Favorite Place With a Custom Relief-Style Map for Your Home

Welcome to East of Nowhere. No, we are not talking about the states with more cows than people.

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Creative Products

July 24, 2021

15 Pieces of Unique Jewelry to Give Your Favorite Outfits a Fresh Edge

You don’t have to break the bank to have a great sense of style.

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Art History

July 24, 2021

6 Masters of Photorealism Who Reproduce Intricate Details Using Only Paint

As a counter to the Abstract Expressionist movement, Photorealism, aka Super-realism, evolved in America during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Taking photography as their inspiration, painters with astounding technical ability strived to recreate images (or several combined) in precise detail. Rejecting idealism and abstraction, photorealists—past and present—often project photos onto their canvases to allow them to replicate them with precision and accuracy.

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Architecture

July 24, 2021

Innovative San Jose Campus Will Feature Buildings Blurring the Line Between City and Nature

The new Westbank San Jose Campus boasts not only incredible contemporary architecture but also a team of starchitects reimagining city...

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Comics

July 24, 2021

These Heartwarming Animal Comics Teach the Value of Friendship and Kindness

In a bid to simply spread some joy, Malaysian artist Chow Hon Lam creates an ongoing comic series called Buddy...

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Infographic

July 23, 2021

10 Facts About the Burj Khalifa, The Tallest Building in the World [Infographic]

Have you ever wondered what is the tallest building in the world? Well, it is currently Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. This towering building holds the record at an impressive height of 828 meters, or 2,722 feet. With such a feat of architecture and engineering, the building is sure to be full of interesting stories and lessons to be learned.

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