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Katarina Witt — East German figure skater considered one of the greatest of all time. She won gold medals in 1984 and 1988. Known for her grace, charisma, and competitive toughness, she dominated the sport with theatrical, artistic performances like her famous "Carmen" routine.
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Nathan Chen— Known as the “Quad King”, Chen revolutionized the sport through his mastery of quadruple jumps. He won gold for the US in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, where his mother was born. In 2025, Chen stepped away from competitive skating to study medicine.
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Oksana Baiul, celebrated as the first Olympic champion of independent Ukraine. She became an international icon at 16, known for her extreme grace & balletic artistry, winning the gold medal at the ’94 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Her “Swan Lake” SP is still beloved.
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Scott Hamilton — Widely regarded as one of the most successful and popular figures in the history of the sport, he won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Since retiring, Hamilton has faced multiple health challenges which have fueled his extensive charitable work.
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Kristi Yamaguchi — Her grandparents immigrated to the U.S. from Japan, and her mother was born in an internment camp during World War II. Kristi was born in Hayward, CA, and became the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating in 1992.
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Son Doong Cave in central Vietnam's Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, is the world's largest known cave, containing a unique ecosystem with its own river, jungle, and even clouds. Discovered in 1991 and explored in 2009, it’s immense scale includes an 80-meter-tall stalagmite.
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Robin Williams as his iconic character “Mork from Ork”. Mork’s best quote:
“I don't know how much value I have in this universe. But I do know that I made a few people happier than they would've been without me. And as long as I know that, I'm as rich as l ever need to be.”
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The Dragon's Blood Tree, an iconic, slow-growing evergreen tree known for its unique umbrella-shaped canopy and deep red sap. It is native and largely endemic to the Socotra Archipelago, Yemen and considered a prehistoric relic with a history dating back over 50 million years.
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A diver induces tonic immobility in a shark, a condition in which the muscles relax and breathing becomes deep and rhythmic, achieved by gently turning the animal on its back or stimulating the snout near the animals sensory pores. This state can last as long as 15 minutes.
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Hagar Qim, Malta. Over 5,000 years old, this prehistoric temple complex is a marvel of megalithic engineering and a window into the rich history of Malta's Neolithic past. It is one of the world’s oldest and best-preserved megalithic temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
“Walking Tall”, one of the 3 sculptures of “The Traveling Man” in Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas. The sculptures were commissioned by Dallas Area Rapid Transit and unveiled in August 2009. “Walking Tall” is 38 feet in height and posed mid-stride. All 3 of the sculptures are surrounded by metal birds.
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On January. 25, a major winter storm (named “Fern” by the Weather Channel) was raking across much of the continental US with subzero temperatures, crippling ice, and heavy snow as it stirred memories of the “Great Blizzard of ’78” which occurred on the same date 48 years ago.
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A showy lady's slipper, state flower of Minnesota, in the rain. The showy lady’s slipper is a rare and striking native North American orchid, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful wildflowers on the continent.
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Altered Image used as a Facebook profile pic by the Washington state Cosmopolis Police Department after a Sea Lion briefly occupied a road — November 6, 2025. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was advised, and the Sea Lion successfully made its way back to the river.
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The Sydney Opera House as viewed from an adjacent alley across the bay. It is a world-renowned, multi-venue performing arts center & architectural masterpiece. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007, it is famous for its distinctive sail-shaped roof & stunning harbor location.
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The Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress used during WWII. It was one of the first B-17 heavy bombers to complete 25 combat missions. In 2005, restoration began at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio where, since May 2018, it has been on display. Image is of a replica.
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Fort Wayne, IN Zoo worker with a Sinclair Brontosaurus (Apatosaurus) Statue and its updated paint job. These statues are fiberglass or aluminum sculptures used as mascots for Sinclair Oil. They were featured at the 1964 World's Fair and smaller versions at homes/businesses.
