Funny
November 20, 2018

Bookstore Finally Sells Book That’s Been Sitting on Its Shelves for Over 27 Years

Once upon a time, a lonely little book sat on a shelf in Broadhurst's Bookshop, a store in the seaside town of Southport, England. Finally, after nearly three decades, this old book found a new home—and unexpected fame on Twitter. Described as a children's biography on William the Conqueror, the obscure book was acquired by Broadhurst's Bookshop 27 years ago.

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Funny
November 19, 2018

Two Determined Cats Keep Trying to Sneak Into This Japanese Art Museum

Most cat lovers would agree that our feline friends have a mind of their own. Although they’re known to be highly intelligent, their notorious aloofness means they make up their own rules, and they definitely won’t be told what to do. Meet Ken Chan and Gosaku: two curious cats who aren’t just hungry for tasty treats—they’re hungry for cultural nourishment.

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Art
November 17, 2018

Enchanting Stories of Folklore Frozen in Time in Multilayered Shadow Boxes

Best known for creating dreamscape shadow box art, visual narrative artist Daria Aksenova uses paper to tell stories of mythology and folklore. Each compact, 3D composition is made from layers of suspended hand-cut and inked paper, meticulously arranged inside decorative box frames. The self-taught artist draws from her past experience in the fashion and film industries, creating stunning visual narratives that spark the imagination.

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Photo Contest
November 16, 2018

Amazing Panoramic Winners of the 2018 EPSON International Pano Awards

For professional and amateur panoramic photographers alike, there’s no better competition than The EPSON International Pano Awards. Now in its ninth year, the contest features the best in elongated photographs capturing the majestic beauty of the world at large. The 2018 contest received nearly 5,000 entries from 1,251 photographers in 74 countries, which undoubtedly made for stiff competition and hard decisions from the panel of judges.

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