Art
October 30, 2025

Lost Dalí Work Originally Bought for $200 at House Sale Snags Over $60,000 at Auction

Two years ago, a local antiques and art dealer purchased a watercolor and felt-tip painting at a house clearance sale in Cambridge for £150 (about $200). Since then, the artwork has been positively identified as Salvador Dalí’s long-lost Vecchio Sultano. Then, on October 23, 2025, the Surrealist composition went to auction in the U.K., where it snagged a whopping £45,700 (nearly $61,000).

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Nature
October 29, 2025

This Rock in Arizona Is Shaped Like Snoopy Lying on Top of His Doghouse

Snoopy is going through somewhat of a renaissance. The iconic comic strip dog is universally beloved, being at the center of new Apple TV specials, merch lines, and of course, memes. Still, even with all the people who have become obsessed with Snoopy recently, you could say the cartoon dog’s biggest admirer is no other than Mother Nature. In fact, there’s a massive rock in Sedona, Arizona, that is shaped like Snoopy.

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Astrophotography
October 29, 2025

Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Images of an Aurora From the International Space Station

Throughout the years, NASA astronauts have captured amazing shots from the International Space Station (ISS). For example, Don Pettit wowed us with his shots of comets, auroras, and cities from above before his return to Earth. Now, another astronaut seems to have followed his lead. Kimiya Yui, from Japan’s national space agency JAXA, has been posting top-notch astrophotography to social media.

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Architecture
October 28, 2025

10 of the Most Iconic Buildings by Architect Frank Gehry You Should Know

It’s rare for an architect to become a household name, but the ones who earn this distinction have their designs lauded for decades to come. Frank Gehry is one of these visionaries who has planned and built awe-inspiring structures since the early 1960s. Known for his bold architectural features and unusual shapes, Gehry’s designs transcend the ordinary building and are truly monumental works of art.

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