Animals
February 1, 2020

People Love How Much Ireland’s President Loves His Bernese Mountain Dogs

You don’t have to love dogs to talk to Irish President Michael D. Higgins, but it certainly helps. The head of state has gained a passionate following thanks to his adorable Bernese Mountain Dogs named Síoda and Bród. They often accompany him as he goes about his daily business of meeting with his constituents and officials both in the Irish government and abroad.

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Furniture
January 31, 2020

This Amazing Furniture Designer Puts the “Fun” in Functional

Designer Stelios Mousarris fuses whimsy with function in his growing collection of contemporary furniture. For years, we’ve marveled over his ability to incorporate play into the structural elements of coffee tables and dining tables. Inspired by the likes of films and Saturday morning cartoons, Mousarris surprises and delights us with his imagination. It's a welcome point of view, as these types of pieces can be otherwise very stiff and formal.

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Painting
January 30, 2020

Artist Paints a Beautiful Award-Winning Portrait of Her Mother in Stunning Detail

Artist Miriam Escofet was granted the prestigious BP Portrait Award in 2018 for her painting titled An Angel at My Table. In it, she rendered a hyperrealistic representation of her mother sitting at a table of fine china. Not only does the picture portray a soulful depth to the subject, it showcases the artist's meticulous attention to composition as well as detail. Born in Barcelona, Escofet was raised by artist parents.

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History
January 30, 2020

2,000-Year-Old Realistic Green Mask Found Nestled Inside an Ancient Pyramid

Mexico is filled with incredible archeology that gives clues about its rich pre-Columbian history. One of the most impressive structures, the Pyramid of the Sun, is full of new surprises. As the largest building in Teotihuacan, archaeologists have been continuously studying the structure, which was built around 100 CE. Though few artifacts have been found on-site, in 2011 a surprising discovery was made by researchers from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).

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