A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s art auction

Maurizio Cattelan’s art installation “Comedian” sold at auction at Sotheby’s in New York on Wednesday, purchased by a Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur for approximately $6.2 million. The final sale was roughly four times the initial estimated value, which Sotheby’s had listed between $1 million and $1.5 million. Sotheby’s described the artwork as “Passionately debated, rhapsodically venerated, and hotly contested.” All…

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This Persian princess had 150 lovers, 13 of whom ended their own lives after she refused them…

Historians assert that the Shah instantly fell in love with her. Anis al-Doleh was once the fourth wife of the Persian shah Naser al-Din. According to historians, the Shah greatly appreciated female beauty, so there’s no doubt about Anis’s attractiveness. The shah reportedly started seeing his other wives and concubines less frequently after Anis entered…

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The narrowest house in the world was created by an Australian artist. Would you live in such a space?

The “Narrow House” is a unique interpretation of ordinary spaces by Austrian artist Erwin Wurm. The artist transforms his childhood memories of his family home into an extraordinary project by compressing every element of the house, from rooms to furniture. Wurm’s creation touches on profound themes, prompting viewers to reflect on issues related to the…

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You could have unknowingly eaten this excrement from a beaver sac

In a period when customers are becoming more concerned about their food, one component, castoreum, remains virtually unknown. Vanilla and raspberry flavorings commonly use castoreum, which comes from the castor sacs of beavers. Despite its unusual origins, many people are unaware of its existence in everyday dishes. Traditional flavoring uses of casstoreum emphasize vanilla and…

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