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Edition #205 · Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 1640 positive stories
Environment & Climate

Artist creates world's biggest soil painting

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An artist has created the largest ever painting made out of soil. The artwork was created using a mixture of four different types of soil. One of these soils came from the artist's own mother.

Why it's good news: It highlights human creativity and innovation in unexpected mediums.

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