Self-Taught Artist Paints Photo-Like Hyperrealistic Portraits

By | October 4, 2022

Emel Espiritu, a young, talented artist from the Philippines, has been drawing a lot of attention because of his hyperrealistic portraits which are almost indistinguishable from photographs. As a young boy, Emel Espiritu loved to draw, so his father taught him the basics. However, as he grew up, his interest for drawing only grew, but…

Watch: Champion powerlifter squat-lifts body weight 42 times in one minute

By | October 4, 2022

A British champion powerlifter broke a Guinness World Record when she squat-lifted her body weight 42 times in one minute.

39 Weird Halloween Costumes, From Outrageous To Asinine

By | October 4, 2022

Who hasn’t wanted to dress up as a pack of birth control pills or an empty roll of toilet paper for Halloween?

California Decriminalizes A Popular Street ‘Crime’

By | October 4, 2022

A new law impacting pedestrians goes into effect Jan. 1.

The Highest Tides in Europe Are Quite a Sight to Behold

By | October 4, 2022

Saint Malo, a historic French port on the English Channel coast, is famous for having the highest tides in Europe, with breakwater defenses barely keeping giant waves from slamming into residential buildings. Seeing Saint Malo at low tide and then again at high tide is like looking at two completely different towns. The buildings and…

Look: Morning trains delayed by swan on the tracks in England

By | October 4, 2022

Some morning commuters in England were delayed for about an hour when a swan was spotted on the train tracks.

Fashion show with 430 models breaks world record in New Orleans

By | October 4, 2022

A fashion show in New Orleans broke a Guinness World Record when 430 models walked down the runway.

World Animal Day has promoted animal welfare since 1925

By | October 4, 2022

World Animal Day, an annual day of action for animal welfare on Oct. 4, was founded by a German writer in 1925.

Ontario neighbors wrangle loose goat, second goat escapes

By Templates | October 4, 2022

Residents of an Ontario neighborhood said they were able to wrangle one of two loose goats seen wandering the area, but the other animal remains on the loose.

Blind skateboarder breaks Guinness World Record with 50-50 grind

By Templates | October 4, 2022

A blind skateboarder from Michigan broke a Guinness World Record when he performed a 50-50 grind on a rail for a distance of 22 feet and 5 inches.