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Bob Ross's famous curls were a perm to save money

The legendary painter Bob Ross's afro was not natural. His business partner reveals he permed his straight hair to save on haircuts, a decision that became a lasting trademark. Discover the full story.

How Music's Utopian Dreams Turn Political

Exploring how iconic tunes like Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Happy Birthday are hijacked for propaganda. Discover the dark histories behind the world's most famous melodies.

Lost Rubens painting fetches £2.7m at auction

A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting of the crucifixion, missing for centuries, sold for €2.3m in Versailles. Discover the story of its rediscovery and unique artistic detail.

Long-lost Rubens painting sells for £2.1M

A rediscovered Peter Paul Rubens painting of the crucifixion, hidden for centuries, has sold for €2.3 million at a Versailles auction. Discover the story behind this unique artwork.

Anya Taylor-Joy & Jenna Ortega Dazzle in Marrakech

Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega stun in glamorous gowns at the Marrakech International Film Festival, where they serve as jury members. Discover their show-stopping looks and festival details.

Vietnam POW from 'Burst of Joy' photo dies at 92

Lt. Col. Robert Stirm, the US Air Force pilot immortalised in the Pulitzer-winning 'Burst of Joy' Vietnam War homecoming photo, has died aged 92. Read his remarkable story of survival.

Joy Behar's broken toe forces The View change

The View's Joy Behar reveals her painful broken toe injury from a dropped iPad, forcing a leave of absence. Whoopi Goldberg also absent filming in Italy. Full details on the show's changes.

Top 40 Things That Make Brits Smile Revealed

From random acts of kindness to a baby's smile, discover the everyday sights that bring joy to Brits. New research reveals how to find happiness in simple moments.

Wright of Derby: National Gallery's Revolutionary Exhibition

London's National Gallery unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Joseph Wright of Derby's masterful use of light and scientific themes, positioning the 18th-century artist as Britain's first true painter of the Enlightenment era.

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