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More than 60 artworks by Indigenous artists in Western Australia's Pilbara region capture the beauty of scorching desert summers. The free exhibition at Spinifex Hill Studio showcases how extreme heat brings life to the landscape.
Moldova just set a new world record when 493 people arranged themselves into a giant human grapevine during the country's 25th National Wine Day celebration. The creative tribute to the nation's winemaking heritage brought together participants from more than 70 countries in the capital city's main square.
A New Jersey congregation celebrated for decades of educational service received $6,000 in donations to build a school in Ethiopia and support retired sisters. The fundraiser drew 500 attendees, double last year's turnout, in a celebration of faith and community.
A Louisiana elementary school turned its hallways into a celebration as students rang bells to honor four children who beat cancer. The "Golden Grit Walk" reminded an entire community that courage comes in small packages.
Hundreds gathered in Salem, Massachusetts to mark the city's 400th anniversary by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for most people wearing witch hats in one place. The historic city famous for its 1692 witch trials turned its complicated past into a moment of community celebration.
A master puppeteer brought 1,000-year-old shadow puppetry back to Australia's Cocos Islands this month, reviving an art form unseen there since 1949. Elders who remembered the original performances lit up with joy, while younger generations discovered their cultural heritage for the first time.
More than 46,000 people in colorful costumes gathered on farmland in Gujarat, India, to set a breathtaking new world record for the largest traditional folk dance. The massive Garba celebration honored cultural heritage while delivering messages about community, women's empowerment, and India's future.
College football fans are about to see twice the action. Starting in 2027, the playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams, bringing more championship games directly to campuses across America.
A British country estate is turning its 150th anniversary into a creative celebration by inviting local schoolchildren to design art inspired by its history. The project will culminate in a special parade and display during Easter 2027.
A Texas barbecue grill just earned Guinness World Records recognition as the planet's largest smoker and grill. The Ultimate Smoker and Grill celebrated the achievement at Hilltop Truck Park in Northlake this past Saturday.
More than 200 people gathered in downtown Haverhill for an uplifting celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring mariachis, diverse cultural performances, and free food from across Latin America. The surprise success brought together elected officials, local businesses, and families under the theme "Unidos Somos Mas: Together We Are More."
A Minnesota horticulture teacher drove 30 hours to California with a car-sized pumpkin that could break the world record set just days ago in England. Despite freezing temperatures threatening his crop, Travis Gienger's massive gourd is competing for $30,000 and global glory.