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2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists Showcase Global Humor in Nature

The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have released their finalists, selected from a record 10,000 submissions across 112 countries. The shortlist features 40 individual images, including a 'sexy' mantis in Peru, a squirrel attacking an owl in California, and a caiman with a 'wig.' Winners will be announced on December 8, with the top prize being a safari in Kenya's Masai Mara. The competition uses humor to foster empathy for wildlife conservation.

4 days ago•Source: Good News Network

Rare 1930s Patek Philippe Sells for £59,000 at UK Auction

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40.86 min•1 month ago

Rare 1930s Patek Philippe Sells for £59,000 at UK Auction

An ultra-rare stainless-steel 1930s Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 448, passed down through generations and hidden in a Cornish family’s jewelry box, sold for £59,000 (about $80,000) at Hansons Auctioneers in Penzance, far above its £5,000 estimate. Bidders from around the world competed, and the watch is set to begin a new life in Hong Kong.

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Venus, Jupiter and Mercury Align with the Moon in an Evening Sky Show

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40.015 min•4 months ago

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury Align with the Moon in an Evening Sky Show

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