Animals
July 1, 2020

This Punk Rock Turtle With Green “Hair” Is Facing Extinction in Australia

Tucked away in the waters of Australia's Mary River in Queensland there is a unique species of freshwater turtle—the Mary River turtle. This special specimen diverged from other species 40 million years ago. For such an ancient turtle, funnily enough, they were only properly described by scientists 25 years ago. These endangered animals are distinct in many ways, but perhaps attract the most attention for their punk hairdo.

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Nature
June 30, 2020

Woman Discovers Crystal That Looks Just Like a Chicken Tender

Who knew that a crystal could look so finger-lickin' good? Amelia Rude found out when she discovered an unusual crystal to add to her collection. Rude runs Unbeadable Energies, a gemstone jewelry business, and has a vast collection of over 700 crystals, but she never thought one of her finds would end up going viral. After noticing that the crystal looked like a chicken tender, Rude posted the photo to the @forbiddensnacks subreddit.

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News
June 29, 2020

Parisian Café Uses Giant Teddy Bears to Ensure Social Distancing

From a German café using pool noodle hats to a Dutch restaurant housing its patrons inside personal greenhouses, establishments all over the world are thinking of innovative ways to adapt to social distancing regulations. The most recent idea with some creative thinking comes from Paris, where a café is using giant teddy bears to keep its customers apart. A photo of a Parisian café’s outdoor seating was shared online recently, showcasing the genius idea.

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Cityscape Photography
June 28, 2020

Photographer Compiles Over 100 Photos of Chicago Into a Book 20 Years in the Making

For over 20 years, photographer Barry Butler has been inspired by the city of Chicago. Enamored with its skyline, the Ireland-born, Chicago-based photographer has become famous for his incredible photographs of the metropolis. Now, he's brought together his work in the book, Chicago: A City Above All. Across 124 pages, Butler highlights some of Chicago's most stunning views in this homage to the city that has inspired him.

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My Modern Met

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