Did you see that? Mysterious ‘object’ streaks through the sky in these content creators’ backgrounds

“‘Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show:” FitzGerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:46

The turning heavens that bewilder us / are the projector for a shadow play

‘The Simulation Is Glitching’: Family Finds Painting of Themselves in Airbnb and X Cannot Decide If It Is Real or Staged

A family says they found a framed painting of themselves hanging inside a San Diego Airbnb. Their video reaction has drawn more than 2 million views on X as of publication. The post was reposted by @WallStreetApes.The video showed the family looking around the Airbnb shortly after arriving. As they walk through the rental, they Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘The Simulation Is Glitching’: Family Finds Painting of Themselves in Airbnb and X Cannot Decide If It Is Real or Staged appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Unusual things that only happen in summer

These unusual summer phenomena include everything from the Eiffel Tower growing taller to fireflies putting on synchronized light shows

Gray skies put tourists under monsoon’s magic spell

Gray skies put tourists under monsoon’s magic spell

See Ten Spectacular Images From This Year's Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest That Capture the Wonders of the Universe

The pictures, on the competition's shortlist, reveal the remarkable celestial objects that lie above our heads, both in deep space and closer to home

Sky under NBCUniversal umbrella in Comcast spin-off

Sky under NBCUniversal umbrella in Comcast spin-off

Stunning rainbow over Swat creates picture-perfect scene for tourists

Stunning rainbow over Swat creates picture-perfect scene for tourists

Woman Demands Answers About Weird Tapping Noise Upstairs, and the Neighbor’s Secret Explodes

This was an unexpectedly sweet story! The post Woman Demands Answers About Weird Tapping Noise Upstairs, and the Neighbor’s Secret Explodes appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

A third of people look for the ‘little unexpected joys’ to brighten their days.

Sunset Symphony: Vera hosts weekly concerts beneath the summer sky

There’s something truly special about watching the sun set after a long summer’s day, the sky painted in different shades []

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The reflecting pool debacle becomes a national flash point

The reflecting pool debacle becomes a national flash point

Los Angeles fireworks spotted from space on 4th of July, video shows

Los Angeles fireworks spotted from space on 4th of July, video shows

Botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor...

Botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:America's 250th anniversary celebrations get Trumped...National Guard and Park Police patrol as coating peels...Dead ducks pile up...The Don threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting...

NASA Astronaut Shares Breathtaking Photos Of Thunderclouds Seen From Space

The photographs shared by the NASA astronaut captured the striking appearance of the clouds from orbit.

The Beezly Experience: One Destination for All Things Beezly

Over the past several weeks, this series has introduced the people, businesses and creative ideas that helped bring the inaugural Beezly Experience to life. From entrepreneurs and artists to educators and community leaders, each participant reflected the vision behind an event created to connect people, inspire growth and celebrate local talent throughout the Hudson Valley.

UK museums on alert as heat waves threaten fragile collections

As visitors peered at skeletons and preserved animals in a London zoological museum during a U.K. heat wave, staff focused on a different attraction: a computer screen glowing with...

World Cup: Uruguay Players 'Revolt Against Marcelo Bielsa' Ahead of Spain Game

A sensational report has emerged detailing the chaos that is going on behind the scenes.

What the world misses when it doesn’t understand statelessness

The stories featured in our July Spotlight span countries, regions, and experiences. They explore the systems that create and perpetuate statelessness, but they also illuminate the creativity and resistance emerging from affected communities.

This website turns yesterday's sky into a poetic memory

What did the sky look like yesterday? This interactive web project called What Color Was The Sky invites visitors to revisit a moment in time through a blend of science, data, and imagination. Rather than showing a simple weather report or satellite image, the project transforms atmospheric conditions into a poetic portrait of the sky, creating a more emotional way to think about the places we inhabit. — Read the rest The post This website turns yesterday's sky into a poetic memory appeared first on Boing Boing.

Artemis II

Viewers get a chance to relive the highlights of this space adventure .

July Under Starry Skies

The night skies of this warm summer month would unfold the magnificent mysteries and enchanting enigmas of planets, star...

Disney Fan Recreates His Favorite EPCOT Attraction on ‘Tiny’ Balcony — Catching the Attention of the Ride’s Original Narrator (Exclusive)

Brandon Shahniani’s custom “Expoterrace” balcony, inspired by Disney World’s Living with the Land attraction, went viral in a June 27 TikTok

Woman accidentally set fire to clothes in laundromat, drove car into business to extinguish flames

The bizarre saga unfolded in a north Perth suburb just before midnight on Wednesday.

July 4th fireworks in Los Angeles seen from space

Illegal fireworks lit up the Los Angeles skyline this 4th of July, and it was so bright, the flashes could even be seen from space. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Rukyah Hilal Muharram enhances public understanding on Crescent Moon sightings

Rukyah Hilal Muharram enhances public understanding on Crescent Moon sightings

These Celebrity-Adored, Very Large Sunglasses Are the Hottest Summer Accessory

Every summer, it seems that a new sunglass silhouette hits the zeitgeist in a way that makes you think every trend-setting celebrity has secretly conspired to add the same sun-blocking accessory to their rotation once temperatures hit 70 degrees (or 90 or 100). As we know, everything old is new again. And this year, oversized []

‘The Bear’ Burns Up the Screen With Sizzling Final Season

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/FXThe Bear’s final season opens with rumbling thunder. Then comes a shot of green purée being gently smoothed out across a clean plate. That defining contrast between looming danger and calm, composed artistry remains omnipresent to the end in Christopher Storer’s Emmy-winning FX hit. Set over the course of one momentous day and night, the show’s swan song (all episodes stream June 26) again revolves around the struggle for triumph in the face of catastrophe. And with a masterfulness that puts most of its small-screen compatriots to shame, it achieves a poignant grace that’s completely in tune with all that came before. The zeitgeist may have slightly shifted its attention elsewhere, but this inimitable gem goes out on top.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Curiosity Trap: How Simple Searches Can Ruin Your Day

Curiosity can backfire online. From bedbugs to gruesome searches, Google can trigger panic, paranoia, phobias, and disturbing content that haunts users for days.

Meridian Business Goes Viral After Sharing Storm Damages [Video]

Meridian Business Goes Viral After Sharing Storm Damages [Video]

Macy's Fourth of July fireworks: Stunning videos show skies light up as America celebrates 250th birthday | Watch

Large crowds gathered at Lower Manhattan and across the city to witness the 50th year of Macy's Fourth of July fireworks. Stunning videos have surfaced on X.

Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

Swatch–Audemars Piguet watch sold for €35 at thrift store after chaotic Dutch launch

A Swatch and Audemars Piguet Royal Pop” collaboration watch that triggered chaotic

Pourquoi San Francisco reste l'une des villes les plus fascinantes des États-Unis

Découvrez le charme urbain raffiné, les quartiers animés et la scène gastronomique de haut vol de San Francisco ...

JTBC's 'The Apartment Job' showcases hilarious teamwork from 'fake family'

JTBC's 'The Apartment Job' showcases hilarious teamwork from 'fake family'

Supergirl Box Office Explained: 3 Reasons Why It Had a Low Opening Weekend

Image via WB This year, the summer box office has taken some unexpected twists and turns. While traditional studio tentpoles like The Mandalorian and Grogu and Masters of the Universe underwhelmed, indie horror movies became the talk of the town, as Obsession and Backrooms put together record-breaking runs. As we made our way through June, things seemed to []

NASA’s Hubble Spies Stellar Sparkler for July 4th

Red, white, and blue stars glitter like a sparkler being waved on a dark night in this new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.

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Why Loving Good-Bad Movies Feels All Good

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. During the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, my friends and I adapted our longstanding movie-night tradition by moving it online. Instead of piling onto a couch together, ringed with snacks and drinks, we’d watch the []