A stunning lamp designed by renowned American
architect Frank Lloyd Wright has set a new record. It
sold for an impressive $7.5 million in just seven
minutes at a Sotheby's auction in New York City on
May 13, 2025. This is now the most expensive
Wright object ever sold at auction. The previous
record was held by a ceiling light from 1902, whic...
Kermit the Frog brought a heartfelt and humorous
twist to graduation season at the University of
Maryland. On May 22, 2025, he took the stage at
SECU Stadium to deliver the university’s
commencement address, affectionately known as
“Kermencement.” Dressed in a custom cap and
gown, the beloved Muppet delivered a playful and ...
Crows are remarkably smart animals, with thinking
skills comparable to those of five- to seven-year-old
children. They can solve puzzles, use tools, and
even remember faces. Now, researchers at the
University of Tübingen in Germany have found that
these unassuming birds can also recognize different
geometric shapes — a skill previously seen only in ...
Two hikers were walking along a moss-covered wall
in the foothills of the Krkonoše Mountains in the
Czech Republic in early February when a glint of
metal caught their eye. A closer look revealed an
aluminum box. To their surprise, it contained nearly
six hundred well-preserved gold coins. They were
neatly arranged in 11 columns and wrapped in bla...
Memorial Day, which falls on May 26 this year, is
often considered the unofficial start of summer.
However, the federal holiday has a much deeper
purpose. It honors the men and women who lost
their lives while serving in the US Armed Forces. This
includes those in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,
Marine Corps, and Navy.
Like many kids, Liam LaFavers sometimes gets to
use his mom’s phone as a treat. But instead of
watching shows or playing games, the eight-year-old
likes browsing Amazon for carnival supplies. He often
fills the checkout cart with decorations and prizes,
but never buys anything. That changed in early May
when Liam accidentally pressed the "buy" button ...
In the summer of 2014, millions of people worldwide
dumped buckets of ice water over their heads and
challenged others to do the same. But this was not
just for fun — they were taking on the Ice Bucket
Challenge. The campaign, which went viral on social
media, aimed to raise awareness and funds for ALS
research, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It rai...
On May 11, 2025, most Americans will celebrate
Mother’s Day. The beloved tradition is credited to
Anna Jarvis, a teacher from Philadelphia. She wanted
to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their
families. The first celebration took place in 1908 at a
church in Grafton, West Virginia. It was such a
success that Jarvis launched a campaign to make ...
On March 29, 2025, the New York Yankees set a
franchise record by hitting nine home runs in a
single game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Only
two other teams in Major League Baseball (MLB)
history have ever hit nine or more home runs in one
game. The Yankees' incredible performance is
partially being credited to the so-called "torpedo b...
