In the 1990s, video games saw a big leap forward with the introduction of 3D graphics created from digitized sprites. This process usually involved taking detailed 3D models – or sometimes even real-life footage or 2D animations – and converting them into 2D images that the game could use.
But the Star Wars games are also packed with hidden surprises – often called Easter Eggs – that are fun to discover. These often playfully reference details from the Star Wars universe, include jokes from the game developers, or even make nods to other video games.
Bill Dabney noticed something on the roof of his Pasadena guesthouse. Upon checking, he discovered four stools. He was certain they weren’t left by a bird.
During her match against Karen Khachanov, who was ranked 13th, Gea had to ask the umpire for an urgent bathroom break while she was behind 4-2 in the first set.
On May 22nd, police in Scottsbluff, Nebraska responded to a call at the Short Stop gas station where someone had reportedly been shot with a BB gun.
Athlete Mike Ganley passed away on Saturday, May 23rd, according to his sponsor, the supplement company Integralmedica. The reason for his death has not yet been made public.
The North Pacific Subtropical Gyre is a massive, swirling current located between California and Hawaii. This current tends to trap floating objects, preventing them from spreading throughout the ocean.
An officer left a note saying “I have planted a bomb” at the restaurant entrance, where his coworkers were planning a retirement party for him.
The Treasury Department is investigating a trip taken by Piker and Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, to determine if any U.S. sanctions or travel regulations were broken. As part of this investigation, they received requests for information.
A special Archeops promotion is happening alongside the new Pokemon Fossil Museum exhibit. The exhibit opened at the Field Museum on May 22, 2026, and will be open until April 11, 2027. It combines real fossils with Pokemon like Tyrantrum and Archeops, exploring the connection between paleontology and the Pokemon world.