Installation
September 25, 2019

440 High Heels Installed on Giant Wall to Honor Female Victims of Domestic Violence

Turkish artist Vahit Tuna has created a haunting installation to draw the public's attention to an important issue—domestic violence. By placing 440 pairs of black high heels on an enormous wall, he's making a bold statement. Each pair represents a woman in Turkey that was killed by her partner in 2018. It's a shocking number in a country where femicide is on the rise.

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Entertainment
September 24, 2019

Actor Sean Bean Has Died 23 Times on Screen, Announces He Won’t Be Doing That Anymore

Actor Sean Bean has died 23 times. Not in real life, of course, but in television and film. You might know him as Ned Stark from Game of Thrones, when he [spoiler alert] died a dramatic death at the end of the first season. But, that's only one of 22 other times when he has met his fate. This morbid repetition has gotten old for the actor, and he's doing something about it.

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Animals
September 24, 2019

Heartwarming Photos of Two Adorable Golden Retrievers Who Are Inseparable BFFs

It's safe to say that Golden Retrievers Lizzie and Ally are best friends. The sandy-colored girls do everything together, from snuggling in blankets and bedsheets to adventuring in the great outdoors. They can even be caught “twinning” in matching clothes and flower crowns. Adorable as they are endearing, the pups’ human (Fran Lauren) is responsible for snapping their charming portraits and sharing them on their popular Instagram account, @lizzie.bear.

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Creative Products
September 23, 2019

This Website Transforms Your Pet’s Photo into a Bespoke Painting in Under 2 Minutes

Anyone who owns a pet knows they are just as much a part of the family as any human. Now, thanks to AI technology, you can celebrate your furry friend with a personalized pet portrait from Art in a Sec. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, the website can transform any photograph of your beloved pet into an 8k bespoke piece of wall art in minutes.

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My Modern Met

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