The act of sending and receiving holiday cards is a long-standing tradition celebrated around the world — and it was a pastime that Queen Victoria appeared to partake in during her reign. On January 5, Hansons Auctioneers announced that a 140-year-old table letter box belonging to Queen Victoria was discovered in a Surrey cottage. The […]
Fresh off the heels of New Year’s Day in the United States, we’re quickly approaching the Lunar New Year, a holiday that begins with the first new moon of the year. For 2023 — the “Year of the Rabbit” — the worldwide celebration will kick off on January 22, with families and friends enjoying feasts […]
It might seem too easy, but some colorful paint and a little bit of creativity could be all that’s needed to transform roads and make them safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. Cities around the country have begun investing in asphalt art — painting murals on intersections, crosswalks, plazas, and sidewalk extensions. The Asphalt […]
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Nice News wants to help you make this year’s celebration a memorable one, no matter who’s on your shopping list. Though it’s widely marketed as a day for romance, the holiday isn’t just for those in relationships: It’s an opportunity to spoil […]
Library lovers may want to start planning a trip to China. Designs for a state-of-the-art, 140,000-square-meter building in Wuhan’s central business district have been unveiled, and it’s set to become one of the country’s largest — and perhaps most stunning — libraries. Featuring sleek, flowing facades with three walls of windows offering sweeping views of […]
The winners of the 32nd annual International Snow Sculpture Championships, hosted in Breckenridge, Colorado, were announced this past Friday. Twelve talented teams representing eight countries spent a total of 94 hours — and braved single-digit temperatures — hand-carving their spectacular creations. Founded in 1990, the competition honors Breckenridge’s decades-long tradition of snow-carving, and is today […]
The holidays have officially come and gone, but there are millions of people around the world who continue to celebrate the season for more than a month into the new year. Taking place annually on February 2, Candlemas is a historical Christian holiday that continues to be observed exactly 40 days after Christmas. In medieval […]
Late Brazilian soccer star Pelé, dubbed “The King” for his legendary performances on the pitch, won his first World Cup in 1958 at age 17. He went on to take home two more and earn a Guinness World Record for the most career goals before retiring from the sport (referred to as football in many […]
For the billions of people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter months usher in frigid weather: from heavy rains to blustery blizzards. While these cold, outdoor temperatures can make for a cozy setting of sitting fireside at home and drinking hot tea, the repetition of weeks spent indoors can feel monotonous. In the […]
If the Super Bowl is the biggest game in professional football, the Puppy Bowl is the biggest game in canine athletics. The annual competition returns for its 19th year on Super Bowl Sunday (February 12), when “Team Ruff” and “Team Fluff” will adorably battle it out for the highly coveted “Lombarky” trophy. (Yes, that’s a […]
Louise Kobs has taken dedication to her community to a whole new level — and proven that age is only a number. The 91-year-old New York crossing guard, who joined the Nassau County Police Department in the role in November 1981, has only recently retired from her position after 41 years. “If I can get […]
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s People’s Choice Award winner was announced on Thursday: The honor went to German photographer Sascha Fonseca for his gorgeous sunset shot of a snow leopard — an elusive species known as “the ghost of the mountains.” A staggering 60,466 people voted on 25 photos this year, taken by photographers […]