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The 7th NTD International Piano Competition kicked off in New York at the Kaufmann Music Center. 16 participants from nine countries gathered here to show their skills. Everyone submits two selected works based on the requirements of the competition committee. They should include compositions by classical composers such as Bach and Paganini. The young participants also showed impressive skills. Wei Wu...

Cinderella, spider and hot dogs - there is a lot to see in Tompkins Square Park in New York today. Dozens of dogs with their owners participate in a costume parade dedicated to Halloween. The owners tried to come up with the most amazing outfits for shaggy pets. Among the participants are both music lovers and sports fans. In the owner of the dog: "His name is Gremlin. He is wearing a T-shirt of (former...

In Rio de Janeiro, 2,000 runners helped collect food for the poor. There are still two months before Christmas, and everyone is already preparing for the holiday. A race was dedicated to the upcoming celebration, and a charity one. Citizen Action, a local non-profit organization, is raising money for groceries for low-income Brazilian families. According to statistics, last year, 64 million Brazilians...

If a tourist in Rome wants to make a wish and come back here again, then he just needs to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain. As the legend goes, you need to do this while standing with your back to the fountain and throwing a coin over your left shoulder. Millions of tourists do this every year. But where does all this money go? For more than 15 years, thanks to an agreement with Rome, the Catholic...

Two rescued southern sea otters make their debut at the New York Aquarium. These orphaned females were found off the coast of California when they were still cubs. They decided to take the sea otters. At first, marine predators lived in different zoos. Now their permanent home will be the New York Aquarium. Southern sea otters live on the coast of California. Once the population of these animals was in...

During the hot summer months, cities heat up to unprecedented temperatures. Due to the lack of greenery, so-called "heat islands" are formed there, which are much hotter than in rural areas. Now German inventors have created special oases that will help reduce the temperature. A Frankfurt-based startup has developed an architectural solution for urban landscaping. Its vertical landscaping system includes...

In Hong Kong, the number of pandas tripled thanks to the birth of two cubs, brother and sister, on August 15. Before that, only two pandas lived in the city, which did not give offspring. The new addition was the first panda birth in Hong Kong, which aroused great interest among locals. The mother of the cubs, 19-year-old Ying Ying, and her partner Le Le were donated by China in 2007. Ying Ying became...

This hairdressing salon in Brisbane, Australia, is made for people with very curly hair. Here they can easily cope even with such hair as Africans. Hairdresser and stylist Pat has been specializing in curly hair for 13 years. The choice is understandable, since she herself has such hair. Pat's career began in Brazil. Last year, the woman moved to Australia. Pat Dionyzio, hairdresser-stylist: "When I...

Frenchman Com Girardot jumped into the water from a cliff 44 meters high. At the same time, the speed of the fall reached 106 kilometers per hour. So the athlete set a new world record for "jumps of death". This is a very dangerous trick, and it cannot be performed without special training. Girardot made a jump near the city of Aldeaquemada in Spanish Andalusia. Next to the rock is the Simbarra...

An enchanting performance played out in the sky over Finnish Lapland. It seemed to be covered with a huge curtain in the form of the northern lights. This atmospheric phenomenon was captured by a photographer from the town of Sodankylä. At the same time, it was possible to capture a bright red glow, which is rare. It could be seen at about midnight local time. The aurora borealis began as soon as it...

It was still October, and snowflakes swirled on Regent Street in London. So far, this is not real snow, but winter, and therefore Christmas, is coming. At least, that's what Hamleys, the world's oldest toy store, thinks. Keane Herman, General Store Manager: "It's never too early for Christmas. We start talking about Christmas in January. As soon as one Christmas is over, we are already thinking about...

Thousands of lights flash and soon go out in the night sky over Seoul. The city hosts the International Fireworks Festival. Teams of the best pyrotechnicians from South Korea, Japan and the United States staged a grandiose light show. A few hours before the performance, the audience took the best seats in the city park overlooking the Hangang River. Each team of pyrotechnicians has prepared its own show,...

It has long been known that dolphins love to play. They chase each other, perform acrobatic stunts in the water and jump over its surface. And now Italian scientists have found out that dolphins can also smile. Of course, these sea creatures do not have such lively facial expressions as, for example, dogs or monkeys. Dolphins simply open their mouths, or, as it is also called, their beaks. Scientists...

Thousands of New Zealanders broke the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people performing haku – a ceremonial Maori war dance. The event was held in Auckland at the largest stadium in New Zealand, Eden Park. The participants came to take away the record from France. She installed it in 2014. The exact number of participants is still being calculated. At the same time, a representative of...

There is no time to lose here. At the World Puzzle Championship, literally every second counts. Jigsaw puzzle lovers compete against each other against the clock in Valladolid, Spain. World Puzzle Championships have been held since 2019. But after the coronavirus pandemic, interest in tournaments has grown significantly. Over the course of four days, 3500 puzzle lovers compete in individual, doubles and...

The unusual art installation stretches for 2.5 kilometers from the King West area to Canoe Landing Park. The author of the project is the British theater company Station House Opera. Ilana Altman, co-organizer of the event: "The magic of this project is that it brings joy to everyone who is here. Businesses and homes are in this domino field. It covers all the streets. Therefore, we had to involve a...

Do you dream of losing weight without strict restrictions and enjoying delicious food? The Mediterranean diet is your answer! This style of eating has been recognized as the best system in the world for the fourth year in a row according to US News & World Report and has even become a UNESCO cultural heritage. Suitable for everyone - from children to the elderly and pregnant women. Based on the diet...

Fly in a gas balloon across Europe, and at speed. This is exactly what the participants of the famous Gordon Bennett Cup, the oldest gas balloon competition in the world, are doing. This year, the participants started in Münster, Germany. To the jubilation of the audience, 21 balloons rose into the air. The goal is to fly as far as possible from the starting point. From Germany, the balloons headed west...

Funny images are presented by dog owners on this stage in Moscow. They created costumes for themselves and their pets specifically for the competition, which takes place during the Petshop Days festival. One of the brightest was the team of divers. Scuba gear is made of plastic bottles, and hoses are made of cables. Arina Denzel, participant of the festival: "Inspired by such an aerodynamic image of our...

When it's time for Shani to go to work, she doesn't have to say goodbye to her Essie – she can just take the dog with her to the office. Shani works for an insurance company in Hobart, Tasmania. And for many years you can bring your dogs here. "Everyone lights up when the dog walks around the call center, and you can reach out and pat it. This makes people happy." At first, it was possible to bring dogs...

Dozens of Afro-Cubans with lush hair walked the red carpet in Havana. This is the third African-style hairstyle competition in Cuba. Both women and men, and of course, children participate in it. Elaine Calderón, mother of the contestant: "My son has been wearing an African-style hairstyle since childhood. He has already participated in several such competitions. He loves it, and he's also pleased that...

Fluffy pets in fashionable outfits and accessories take to the catwalk in New York. Everyone, of course, is accompanied by human models. The collection was designed by designers from various brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, Caryna Nina and Johnathan Kayne. The FurBaby show takes place on the eve of New York Fashion Week. But the main thing here is not outfits, but charity. More than 20 dogs participate...

75 years of celebration of Berlin's signature dish currywurst. It is a fried sausage cut into pieces, poured with tomato sauce with curry. The dish gained popularity in the hungry post-war years, but even now it has not lost it. There is a queue at Berlin's Curry 36 café every day. Café Curry 36 has been operating in the Kreuzberg district since 1981.It is believed that the sauce was invented by Herta...

Using the latest high-resolution microscopy, the researchers were able to trace the developmental stages of butterfly scales, trace their formation from caterpillar to butterfly, and figure out how they become so bright. Their work showed that actin, a protein that is part of butterfly scales, controls the complex arrangement of colorful structures. In a study at the University of Sheffield and the Central...

Unusual guests gathered at the Shanghai Museum. Cats walk along with people in its halls. This event is held under the slogan "Meow Night". It is held as part of an exhibition dedicated to Ancient Egypt. People and furry guests will see an exhibition called "Secrets of Saqqara". In ancient Egypt, the goddess Bastet was revered. She protected the pharaoh and the sun god. She was often depicted as a...

Here everyone is for himself. In Buñol, Spain, there is a tomato battle. Thousands of people throw ripe, juicy tomatoes at each other. The famous festival is called "La Tomatina". Tomatoes are bought in the Extremadura region - they are cheaper there. 120 tons of tomatoes are brought on seven trucks. The main rule of the festival is to crush the tomatoes before throwing. Also, you should not take...

These dogs come to California's Del Mar beach with their owners almost every day to prepare for a big swim. They are being trained for the Surf-A-Thon Dog Surfing Championship in September. Here, everyone is introduced to special boards for this sport, floating devices for dogs and safety rules on the water. Dog surfing instructor Scott Owens comes to class with his two Dalmatians, Bentley and Bailey. The...

In different cultures and countries, people believe that the wisest members of society are logical and reflective, and are able to consider the feelings and perceptions of other people. Wisdom: A holy human trait that transcends intelligence, knowledge, and age. The received wisdom is identified not only by the sensations it evokes, but also by any measures of truth or efficacy that it contains....

The food choices we make every day have a big impact on the climate and the environment, and it seems that the younger generation is paying more attention to this issue than ever before. A new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Avocado Green Mattress has found that the majority of Gen Z and millennials would like to have clearer information from restaurants about the environmental impact of different...

Almonds are the edible seeds of the fruit of the almond tree. It contains many essential substances for the body. First of all, almonds are a valuable source of natural acids. Oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fatty acid, helps reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol. Phytic acid is considered a natural antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals. Among other things, almonds have a rich...