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Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez taught himself to DJ in his spare time, performing for thousands of fans at the team's Alumni Home Run Derby. His stage name, "DJ Pleno," means "full" in Spanish and represents his mission to help people feel complete and fulfilled.
Bryan Allegretto and Joel Gratz turned their passion for powder into OpenSnow, the most trusted snow forecasting app in the world. What started as an email list of 37 people became a half-million-strong community that won't hit the slopes without checking their forecasts first.
A Mexico City engineer spent decades collecting Art Nouveau treasures from flea markets, then designed his own masterpiece home to showcase them. Casa Holtz stands as a testament to one couple's obsessive love of beauty.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by competing in the legendary Nurburgring 24-Hours endurance race this May. The Red Bull driver will tackle one of racing's most challenging tracks in Germany, proving even champions still chase their childhood dreams.
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.
An Australian engineer spent 23 years hand-building a working steam locomotive from scratch in his home workshop. His creation will soon haul tourists along a heritage railway in South Australia.