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Living Behaviour: Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at 80, was a towering figure in country music
Living & behaviour

Dolly Parton: Remembered as a Songwriter

Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at 80, was a towering figure in country music. Though celebrated for her performances, she insisted her legacy should rest on the songs she wrote, drawing from a humble upbringing and a lifelong love of storytelling.

Smithsonian Magazine26 August 2026
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball fetched $3.35 million at auction, well below its $10 million estimate, according to...
Ideas

Maradona Ball Sells for $3.35M

Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball fetched $3.35 million at auction, well below its $10 million estimate, according to Heritage Auctions.

Smithsonian Magazine26 August 2026