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Why People Take Selfies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The rise of social media and smartphones has significantly contributed to the popularity and prevalence of selfie-taking in today’s society. People take selfies for many reasons—and did so long before digital technology and the Internet! Alongside making people feel good about themselves, smartphones can distract others from enjoying non-screen behaviours that once brought happiness. This […]
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The Miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem
The Miracle of the Holy Fire is an ancient and celebrated Christian tradition that happens each year on Holy Saturday in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. According to tradition, a miraculous fire spontaneously appears in the tomb of Jesus Christ, located inside the church, and is then used to light candles and lamps held […]
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Scrap Car Hoarders’ Outdoor Spaces
It is not uncommon to find people hoarding old cars and machinery in their gardens or outdoor spaces across the UK. Some individuals work within the automotive salvage industry. They focus on salvaging usable parts from old or damaged vehicles, recycling scrap metal, or restoring classic cars. Others hoard old cars and machinery because of […]
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Witley Court Before the Garden Restoration
The restoration of Witley Court’s gardens by English Heritage, a charitable organization responsible for preserving historic sites, began in the Summer of 2002. It has been an ongoing process, with continuous maintenance and improvement to preserve the estate’s historic character and original beauty. If you have wondered what Witley Court looked like before the garden […]
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Daredevil Teens Jumping off Puente San Antonio Bridge, San Juan
Bridge jumping or bridge diving refers to jumping off a bridge into a body of water below. It is often considered a recreational activity among teens or a daredevil stunt, but it can be dangerous and illegal in some locations. Nonetheless, I took the images below in 2011 of a group of Puerto Rican teens […]
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