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World Skyscraper Day: Dubai’s Top 5 Skyscrapers

Explore Dubai’s awe-inspiring skyscrapers as we celebrate World Skyscraper Day on September 3rd, 2023.  The Towers that Shape Dubai’s Identity On any given day, Dubai’s…

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Gambling History: Visiting the Oldest Casinos on the Planet

Embark on a historical journey through the world’s five oldest casinos. From Vegas to Venice, experience gaming where it all began. Journey through Time: Unveiling…

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Loïc Vendrame’s Photos Reveal Modern Ruins

Delve into Loïc Vendrame’s remarkable photo series “Future Rust, Future Dust” as it shines a light on modern ruins.  A Tale of Two Worlds: The Landscape Behind the Lens We’ve all experienced it: one moment, you’re marveling at a breathtaking cathedral or grand palace, camera in hand to capture the beauty that’s been immortalized by thousands before you. The next moment, you’re whisked away on a tour bus and suddenly the view shifts. The majestic scenery gives way to dilapidated structures, heaps of rubble, and the disheartening sights of abandoned projects. This is where Loïc Vendrame, the French photographer and…

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SPACE10 Closes After 10 Years: Legacy and Future Impact Explored

Copenhagen-based SPACE10, IKEA’s innovation lab, announces its closure after a decade. Dive into its lasting impact on design, community engagement, and what the future holds. A Decade of Breaking New Ground in Corporate Innovation Ten years ago, a modest team…

September 8, 2023

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Calls for British Museum to Return Chinese Artefacts Gain Traction

The British Museum faces mounting pressure to return Chinese artefacts following a suspected theft scandal. The British Museum Grapples with Calls to Return Chinese Artefacts Amid Scandal China’s digital realm is buzzing, and at the heart of this cyberspace chatter…

September 7, 2023

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Toronto Art Festival Makes a Grand Return for Its 45th Year

Toronto’s iconic Art Festival returns for its 45th year, offering a weekend packed with live entertainment, food, crafts, and community engagement. Don’t miss out on the fun! A Look Inside the Festival’s Exciting Offerings As the leaves start to turn…

September 7, 2023

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Blenheim’s £5M Gold Toilet Heist: 7 Suspects Await Legal Outcome

September 13, 2023

A £5M gold toilet was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019. Police are hopeful to charge seven suspects as the Crown Prosecution Service reviews the…

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Climate Activists Target Art at National Gallery of Canada in Wildfire Protest

September 13, 2023

Climate activists from On2Ottawa target Tom Thomson’s painting at the National Gallery in Ottawa to spotlight Canada’s worsening wildfire crisis. One man arrested. A Vivid…

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World’s Most Enchanting Art Alleyways That Break Stereotypes

September 8, 2023

Explore these global art alleys turning overlooked spaces into vibrant art galleries. From Manchester’s Cat Alley to São Paulo’s Beco do Batman, discover art in…

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SPACE10 Closes After 10 Years: Legacy and Future Impact Explored

September 8, 2023

Copenhagen-based SPACE10, IKEA’s innovation lab, announces its closure after a decade. Dive into its lasting impact on design, community engagement, and what the future holds….

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Audible Review

Do you consider yourself a passionate reader who never has enough hours in the day to delve into their favorite books? If so, it’s possible that someone in your group of friends or book group suggested Audible as an alternative….

January 27, 2023

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The 10 Best Self-Help Books, According to GoodReads

Where can you get the inspiration to power past life’s many curveballs? Where do you start when everything seems to crumble? Or better yet, what can you use as fuel for your motivation? Books! And not just any books, but…

October 2, 2022

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Best Interviews on YouTube

One cannot expect to be inspired without effort. Even well-known artists, writers, researchers, and performers agree that having the proper drive and stimulation is essential when creating something extraordinary. Thanks to the advancements in technology, it is now simpler than…

January 29, 2023

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The Ultimate Ranking of Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Haunted Houses

Get ready for a spine-chilling experience at Halloween Horror Nights 2023! We’ve ranked the 10 haunted houses from slightly spooky to absolutely terrifying. Don’t miss our top pick! From The Last of Us to Dueling Dragons: A Sneak Peek into the Haunted Houses As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, the lure of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is impossible to ignore. Now in its 32nd year, the event is reaching new heights of fright. Universal has rolled out a roster of both original and franchise-based haunted houses, including high-profile IPs like Stranger Things, The Last of Us,…

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What If Shakespeare Wrote a Science Fiction Blockbuster: Star-crossed Galaxy? – Courtesy of ChatGPT

In a universe where the creative genius of William Shakespeare meets the awe-inspiring vastness of outer space, we bring you “Star-crossed Galaxy,” a science fiction epic that combines the beauty of the Bard’s prose with the mind-bending concepts of the final frontier. Our tale takes place in the Verona System, where two interstellar empires, the Montagues and the Capulets, are engaged in a fierce war that has spanned millennia. Amidst the chaos, our star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, meet on a diplomatic mission to a neutral space station. As their passionate love blooms, they embark on a dangerous quest to…

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Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Untold Story – Courtesy of ChatGPT

As fans of both classic literature and the zombie genre, we couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like if Jane Austen’s beloved characters faced a zombie apocalypse. To bring this intriguing idea to life, we enlisted the help of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s powerful language model. The result is a thrilling and imaginative tale that combines the wit and charm of Jane Austen’s writing with the suspense and horror of the undead. We proudly present: “Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Untold Story.” A Regency Nightmare: The Arrival of the Undead In the idyllic English countryside of the…