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A lifelong Lara Croft fan just claimed a world record with 291 Tomb Raider games in her collection. What started as childhood nostalgia turned into a record-breaking passion that helps her cope with a chronic illness.
A rare Bronze Age gold treasure will remain in Market Harborough after the community raised £150,000 to keep it from being sold to private collectors. The 3,000-year-old torc, discovered by a metal detectorist in 2024, will soon be displayed at the town's museum for everyone to enjoy.
Over 5,700 Arizona students turned everyday frustrations into real inventions this year, from cat toys to robotic trash collectors. Their creations competed at Arizona State University in a statewide contest teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs.
In the Sundarbans, where tigers claim the lives of honey collectors, one Mumbai woman found a way to give their widows back their independence. Through fish farming, 500 women who lost everything are now earning their own living.
Over 100 vintage enthusiasts gathered in Chennai to celebrate their passion for classic cars, motorcycles, and timepieces, including a 95-year-old pocket watch. What started as a casual conversation between two collector groups turned into a heartwarming showcase of preservation and memory.
A beloved car that defined Mexico for decades is back in miniature form. The limited-edition Hot Wheels version of Mexico City's famous pink Tsuru taxi has collectors going wild.
Three decades after its debut, Pokémon continues to unite millions through games, trading cards, and community events. The franchise's enduring appeal spans generations, creating passionate collectors and daily players who've turned childhood nostalgia into lifelong connections.
Ten waste collectors in Chandigarh just got official recognition and safety gear as the city formalizes door-to-door recycling. The move brings dignity and structure to essential workers keeping India's cleanest city spotless.
A Dutch photographer invented a 35mm film camera that delivers stunning panoramic photos for under $800, making a format once reserved for wealthy collectors accessible to everyday photographers. The BeerPAN uses affordable standard film instead of expensive medium-format stock.
Once harassed and overlooked, Ghana's informal waste collectors just swore in new leadership after transforming themselves into the country's most important sanitation force. They now collect three-quarters of all waste in Greater Accra.
A young Mumbai artist transforms brass and metal into sculptures that capture human emotion, spirituality, and movement. His works blend traditional Indian iconography with modern artistry, bringing peace and joy to collectors across India.
A 19-year-old who started collecting Jellycat plushies two years ago after a 20p charity shop purchase now holds the world record with over 1,000 items. Hope Roberts from Bedford shows no signs of slowing down her heartwarming collection.
Energy giant Enel just awarded prizes to architects and engineers who reimagined wind turbines as vertical sails, flower-shaped collectors, and mirror-clad towers. The global contest attracted over 500 proposals to make renewable energy both more efficient and beautiful.