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Close-up Photographer of the Year is a global photography contest that celebrates the hidden beauty of our world through macro, micro, and close-up images. For its seventh edition, the competition received more than 12,000 submissions from photographers across 63 countries. A panel of 22 experienced photographers, naturalists, and editors dedicated…

There’s something truly special about having people in your life you’ve known for years. But just because someone has been around for ages doesn’t always mean they’ve actually been a good friend. One woman found that out after becoming the only non-parent in her close circle, yet still being expected…

James Van Der Beek’s passing led to a GoFundMe page for his wife Kimberly, making critics ask why a former Hollywood leading man needed crowdfunding.

Most people would do anything for their family members. If they need a couch to crash on or some groceries to help them survive until payday, you probably wouldn’t hesitate to help. But not everyone is as eager to be there for their in-laws, especially if they’re entitled and rude.…

At first glance, the comics created by Samuel Edme, the artist behind SAMS Studios LLC, might seem intentionally rough and awkward. With flat colors, stiff characters, and uneven lines, the style feels almost childlike. But don’t let that simplicity fool you – beneath the surface lies humor that is sharp,…

Lonnie Easterling, the cartoonist behind Spud Comics, has been drawing professionally since 1995, starting out with newspaper strips in Memphis before moving on to the one-panel format that gave him the freedom to explore any idea that popped into his head. Named after a...

Think you know the world better than Google Maps? Guess the Country challenges your geography instincts by turning cold facts into clever clues. Each guess gives you feedback on how close you are — distance, direction, population, size, and even flag colors — helping you zero in on the mystery…

Society in the United States has its own unique characteristics that emerge in arts, cuisine, industry, and other areas. However, like many cultures, it keeps evolving with each generation. With time, we can become so immersed in current trends that we forget how different things once were. Not that the…

Connie Kang is an illustrator who transforms animal traits into fully realized human characters, drawing inspiration from the subtle similarities between species and personality types. Influenced in part by photographer Gerrard Gethings’ playful comparisons between...

Even if you think you’re not a celebrity follower, chances are, you’ve seen as many movies and TV shows as the next guy.

The couple’s transparency has led some fans to see the relationship as “toxic.”