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20 Previously Unseen 20th-Century Celebrity Portraits

" A true portrait should, today and a hundred years from today, be the testimony of how this person looked and what kind of human being he was ," said Philippe Halsman.

Look What We Found! A Collection of Rare Celebrity Photos!

Audrey Hepburn photographed by Philippe Halsman in Rome (1954) 15. 

20 Poignant Photos You Don’t Want to Miss!

This photo of Salvador Dali was taken in 1948 by Philippe Halsman. It took 26 takes to capture this shot because it was created without the help of CGI or post-production. Related Article: 25 Poignant Photos With Important Stories Behind Them 5.

This Man's Incredible Beard Made him a Model - at 60!

Philippe Dumas was an ordinary man who worked in a normal business environment - until he decided to grow a beard. But what started as a bit of a joke changed his whole life, propelling him into a new career shortly before his 60th birthday.

These Tourist Attractions Are Must-Visits in Geneva

Patek Philippe Museum Patek Philippe is a world-famous Swiss watch manufacturer, so it’s fitting that this illustrious company that’s over half a millennium old has its very own museum in Geneva.

Wow, You Don't See THIS On a Regular Day...

The internal mechanism of a watch made by Patek Philippe, with all its intricacies. 8. This is what the human jaw looks like before we lose our milk teeth. 9. Perfect cubes of Pyrite: These are natural, not man-made. 10.

An Ode to Notre Dame Cathedral: the Ageless Heart of Paris

It is only after the great commercial success of Victor Hugo’s novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame , that king Louis Philippe ordered major renovations to the cathedral. Victor Hugo, through his best-selling novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame , caused a resurgent interest in the cathedral.

As We Stay Indoors, Animals Are Curiously Exploring Cities

Deer Basking in the Sun in Romford, East London Image Source: Philippe Edmond/ Facebook 12. Wild Puma on the Streets of Santiago, Chile Image Source: AFP 13. Coyote Seen from the Photographer's Car in San Francisco Image Source: Becca Cook/ Facebook 14.

15 MOST Expensive Possessions in the World!

Grandmaster Chime Patek Philippe Watch Sold for: $31 million in 2019 A different Patek Philippe model wristwatch Image Source: Rama/ Wikimedia Commons In 2017, a number of luxury watchmakers had created one-of-a-kind wristwatches to collect funds for research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy in children

These Photos of Space Will Make You Feel Really Small!

Nebulae' Category Joint Runner-up - Sirius 9798 by David Pye 'Stars & Nebulae' Category Joint Runner-up - Orion Mega Mosaic by Tom O'Donoghue and Olly Penrice Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer - Orion DT by David Tolliday 'Young Photographer' Category Highly Commended - Total Solar Eclipse by Philippe

Learn Something New Today with These 10 Intriguing Tidbits...

Here's another interesting fact connecting the two islands together: a limbless man, Philippe Croizon swam from the US to Russia in 5 hours. This fact may be shocking to read, but in the US alone, there are 40,000 toilet-related injuries each year.

15 Magnificent Royal Residences From All Around the World

Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand Image Source: François Philipp/ Flickr The Thai royal palace has been completed in 1782 and it was the home of the royal family of the Kings of Siam until 1925. 

11 Crazy Pics from the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

"Sweet-Lips Are For Kissing" By Philipp Stahr Image source: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards A boxfish photographed with a rather unusual expression at Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. 9. 

The 1980s Were Weird, and These Inventions Prove It!

Though the design of Philippe Starck's Hot Bertaa kettle evoked the sleekness of a futuristic appliance, its performance was a disaster. The kettle's unreliability and propensity for scalding users made it a poorly-designed, impractical product. 10. 

What a Dream it Would Be to Spend a Night on These Yachts

The 'A' cost more than $300 million and was designed by the renowned Philippe Starck. The boat's length is a staggering 120 meters (almost the entire size of a football field and basketball court combined). The boat also features three swimming pools. 2.

Nature’s Funniest Moments: Comedy Wildlife 2024!

by Philippe Ricrodel This bear seems ready to rumble! Striking a pose reminiscent of a judo referee, it appears to be challenging its companions to a playful bout. Related: These Comedy Wildlife Photos Are Hilarious 16. 

Creative Design Ideas For New Notre Dame Spire in Pictures

Meanwhile, French prime minister Edouard Philippe announced an international competition that will decide how the new spire will look like.