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A tiny Fabergé figure sat forgotten in a New York attic until a family cleanout exposed its royal past; the 20th-century trinket later sold for $5.2 millionThe $5.2 million Fabergé attic discovery therefore stands as more than an auction headline. It is a story about how history can survive in ...- Forrest Gump actor Tom Hanks’ philanthropy beyond Hollywood: How his veterans coffee brand, Women’s Cancer Research Fund work and other charitable efforts are helping people in needTom Hanks is known for his decades-long Hollywood career, but his philanthropy has also focused on causes far beyond the movie industry. Fr...
- In 2013, Belfast sculptor Brendan Jamison used 500,000 sugar cubes and help from more than 5,000 visitors to build a miniature city that stayed on view into 2014In 2013, Belfast sculptor Brendan Jamison spearheaded an innovative art project where 5,000 individuals collaboratively crafted a miniature...
- In 1925, 10,000 Missouri schoolchildren built a miniature city with 1,200 buildings that helped boost homebuilding across SpringfieldIn 1925, Springfield schoolchildren constructed a miniature city for a promotional campaign. This ambitious project featured 1,200 tiny bui...
- Thought of the day by Robert De Niro: 'You’ll have time to rest when...' - A powerful lesson on living fullyCelebrated actor Robert De Niro boasts a five-decade-long career, marked by extraordinary versatility. His iconic partnership with director...
- In 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land; after reconsidering demolition, they turned the 7-acre site into a mixed-use developmentIn 2013, John and Jennifer Church bought a 120-year-old textile mill planning to sell the land, but changed plans after discovering its his...
- Meet Jude Owens, the British toddler who started snooker at 2 and set 2 Guinness World Records before turning 3Before most toddlers learn to ride a bike, Manchester’s Jude Owens was lining up complex shots. Standing on a wooden step stool to see over...
- In 2004, truck driver Joe Macken began with a tiny Rockefeller Center building; more than two decades later, his vast handmade New York model entered a city museumJoe Macken began a basement project in 2004, crafting miniature buildings from balsa wood. This hobby evolved into a vast scale model of Ne...
- In 2021, an Australian retiree began rebuilding his hometown as it looked in the 1960s; three years later, the model became a permanent heritage displayAfter dedicating three years to his passion, Morrie Russell unveiled a stunning miniature model of Narrogin, capturing the essence of the t...
- Trump says his planned arch would become 'military complex' able to host drones, snipersPresident Donald Trump has announced plans for a grand memorial arch adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, which will serve as a unique ...
- Is AI really stealing from artists? The uncomfortable truth about originality in artThe feature explores how AI is reshaping ideas of art, originality and authorship, arguing that artists have always borrowed, adapted and c...
- India’s metro network is only 216 km short of US: From a single Kolkata line in 1984 to 1,170 km across 26 cities, next big expansion is already underwayMetro expansion news: India’s metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km acr...
- Thousands protest outside Kennedy Center over concerns that Trump might tear it downThousands gathered outside the Kennedy Center to protest US President Trump's plans. Protesters formed a human chain around the iconic perf...
- Andy Warhol created digital art in 1985 and left it on obsolete floppy disks; 36 years later, 5 recovered works sold as NFTs for $3.38 millionAndy Warhol created digital art on a Commodore Amiga computer in 1985. Researchers recovered these forgotten digital works from floppy disk...
- The Year of Freak: How an Elon Musk’s SpaceX employee’s big bet on company stock became a $25,000-a-month adventure across Europe and beyond for a yearBrian Aggrey and Phoebe Novack are enjoying a year of travel and creative pursuits. They are spending $25,000 monthly on experiences and pe...
- Actor Johnny Depp to unveil first-ever sculpture in Istanbul. The Bunnyman has an interesting story dating back to his childhoodMarking a milestone in his artistic journey, Johnny Depp will introduce his first sculpture, The Bunnyman, in Istanbul this month. This imp...
- PM Modi mementos e-auction: Silver Ram idol, Warangal Gate replica, Gond art painting up for saleThe eighth e-auction of Prime Minister Modi's mementos is currently underway. This auction will conclude on Gandhi Jayanti, with all procee...
- Psychology says people who make origami when stressed may be giving their brain exactly what it needsThe psychology behind making origami is not necessarily about revealing a hidden personality trait. Instead, the activity may give people s...
- In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...
- Taylor Swift skips the Emmys after losing her nomination? Here’s where she may be insteadTaylor Swift’s The Eras Tour: The Final Show received five Emmy nominations but lost Outstanding Variety Special, Pre-Recorded to The Muppe...
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