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Shawn Michaels’ WWE costumes were falling apart; scientists used chemistry to preserve the iconic outfits with a specialised adhesive

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Shawn Michaels’ WWE costumes were falling apart; scientists used chemistry to preserve the iconic outfits with a specialised adhesive

Shawn Michaels is remembered for his high-energy performances, signature wrestling moves and distinctive stage costumes. However, preserving the outfits worn by the WWE legend presented a different kind of challenge. The synthetic materials used in some wrestling costumes can deteriorate over time, leaving conservators with the difficult task of protecting both the fabric and its … Read more

Will Smith’s iconic ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ mansion returns to market with a 25% price cut; famous TV home now listed at $22.95 million and could be demolished

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Will Smith’s iconic ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ mansion returns to market with a 25% price cut; famous TV home now listed at $22.95 million and could be demolished

While Will Smith may have quickly shifted from Philadelphia to Bel Air, the move is not as easy as it seems for everyone. His opulent home in ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ is back on sale after a king-sized price cut. Earlier this year, a listing priced the mansion at $30 million which attracted a … Read more

60 years after Dutch elm disease devastated America’s 100 million iconic trees, now scientists have infected 6,000 young elms in a radical bid to bring them back

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60 years after Dutch elm disease devastated America’s 100 million iconic trees, now scientists have infected 6,000 young elms in a radical bid to bring them back

Six decades ago, Dutch elm disease swept across the United States, killing an estimated 100 million American elms that once shaded streets, parks and college campuses from coast to coast. The fungus, carried by bark beetles, turned majestic, vase-shaped trees into dead standing skeletons and changed the look of countless towns. Now, in a bold … Read more

As AI grips world, thrill of collecting vintage, iconic computers growing

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As AI grips world, thrill of collecting vintage, iconic computers growing

Attendees play on Apple Macintosh computers from the 1980s at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, California MOUNTAIN VIEW: Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in … Read more