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Retiree Photographer Dreams Up Whimsical Scenes Starring Her Backyard Squirrels

Culture / 4 min. read

In retired high school guidance counselor Nancy Rose’s imagination, squirrels drink tea, take baths, go bowling, and partake in many other day-to-day activities your average human might enjoy. Those are just a few of the whimsical scenes the 72-year-old has dreamed up and brought to life with the help of a willing cast of characters that frequent her backyard.

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The Eiffel Tower Is Turning Into a Movie Theater for 4 Days — Learn 9 More of Its Unique Uses Throughout History

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From the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre Museum, Paris abounds in remarkable architecture, and yet nothing quite compares to the iconic Eiffel Tower. While the world-famous monument has long been a bucket list destination for tourists, it’s undoubtedly even more precious to Parisians. And something special will soon be taking place there: From Sept.

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The 2026 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Span Generations — Vote for Your Favorite

Culture / 6 min. read

The 2026 crop of National Toy Hall of Fame finalists has something for everyone: baby boomers who grew up with Mouse Trap, ’80s kids who collected Care Bears, and veteran and newcomer mah-jongg club members alike. Announced today by The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, 12 contenders are vying for induction,

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2026 Emmys Preview: It’s a Good Year to Be a New Show

Culture / 3 min. read

At the 2026 Emmys, it’s out with the old and in with the new. Well, maybe not entirely, but this has still been an exceptionally good year for debuting TV series jockeying for position on the awards circuit. Just consider two of the season’s most buzzed-about shows: Pluribus and Widow’s Bay, which are up for

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George Lucas’ Spaceship-Shaped Storytelling Museum Opens in Los Angeles: Take a Peek Inside

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After years of delay and anticipation among fans, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open its doors in Los Angeles on Sept. 22. The 300,000-square-foot building — resembling a massive hovering spaceship straight out of a Star Wars movie — invites guests to journey through visual storytelling history, tracing the tradition from the prehistoric era to

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With a Chainsaw as His Chisel, This Artist Creates Intricate Wooden Sculptures

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One talented artist is carving out a living by making realistic wooden animal sculptures with a chainsaw as his chisel. Simon Bogg started chainsaw carving as a side project around 30 years ago and now sells bespoke commission pieces across the U.K. as his full-time job.

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These Are the Books That Changed Nice News Readers’ Lives

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“The whole world opened to me when I learned to read,” 20th-century American educator Mary McLeod Bethune once said. The same holds true for countless people today, and many of us find that the world continues to open the more we read.

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A Complete Guide to Starting Your Own Book Club (Plus a Sample Reading List)

Culture / 6 min. read

There’s arguably never been a better time to join a book club. According to reading subscription service Everand’s 2026 State of Reading Report, people read more often last year than they did the year prior and in multiple formats, as e-books and audiobooks abound — and they’re primarily discovering new recs through personal connections. And

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The “Malibu of the Midwest” Is a Hidden Gem for Surfers

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In the 1970s, Charles Koehler was often one of just two or three surfers in sight as he rode the waves on the shores of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. “I was so naive. I thought, ‘Gosh, the way this is going, I can see where by the time I’m 35, 40 years old [and] I can’t surf anymore, I’m gonna come down here and it’s gonna be 3-foot [waves] and perfect, and there’s gonna be nobody out, nobody to watch.’ Well, that didn’t happen,” Koehler said in the 2025 short film “Dancing With Gravity.”

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Real-Life “Paw Patrol”: In a First for Britain, 3 Adorable Dogs Are Working Security at Major Train Station

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London’s Waterloo station has become the first major train station in Britain to put dogs on regular security patrols, employing canine colleagues Riley, Buster, and Flo as part of a three-month trial to offer passengers increased safety assurance.

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