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The boy with the lightning tattoo - StumbleUpon. People who are struck by lightning are sometimes left with tattoo-like markings called Lichtenberg figures or lightning flowers. This guy was out tending to his garden when he was struck and left tattooed, Potter-like. (via neatorama) Actors and Actresses - Hollywood Stars Who Transformed for Movie Roles at WomansDay.com. Movie stars have been known to do just about anything in the pursuit of looking good, but being beautiful isn't the only motivation in an actor’s life.

Some are so committed to their craft they will dramatically alter their appearance when a part calls for it. Whether they’ve had to lose a significant amount of weight or build up massive muscles to be believable, the following thespians went to extremes to nail a role. Tom Hanks—Cast Away Hanks went from a slightly overweight businessman in the first half of the film to an emaciated castaway on a deserted Fiji island in the second—ultimately losing 55 pounds to play plane crash survivor Chuck Noland. Not only did he shed the weight in four months with a strenuous diet and exercise regimen, he wasn’t allowed to shave or cut his hair for weeks. Jared Leto—Chapter 27 The normally buff and hunky Leto packed on the pounds to play John Lennon assassin Mark David Chapman.

Charlize Theron—Monster Gerard Butler—300 Christian Bale—The Machinist. Hourglass-Inspired Tea Timer both Times & Steeps Hot Tea. No unnecessary bells or whistles (let alone a power cord) are needed for this elegantly simple tea timer-and-steeper to do its job. Just pour, screw, tip and wait. A pair of identical glass vessels twist together mechanically via a plastic joiner piece to form the sealed middle between two hourglass-shaping bulbs, each sized for a single two-person serving of tea. Three settings in the middle allow the user to select a duration for the steeping process, depending on tea types and personal preferences.

Once flipped, the top glass drains into the bottom and the loose leaves linger above – beautifully elemental and visually useful. Designed by Pengtao Yu. Italian Grilled Cheese. Who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese? And, I know it’s totally Ameeeerican to make the classic: American cheese, mayonnaise and bread. But, why not change it a bit and use REALLY fresh and natural ingredients?!?!? Love it! There’s nothing more delicious than fresh and homemade ingredients. Yum!!! Soooo, go to your farmers market and get the freshest tomatoes and basil you can find, grab some mozzarella balls, and assemble this amazing meal. Basil & Oregano Pesto Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil leaves1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves (or just more basil leaves)1 garlic clove1/4 cup of walnuts1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2-3 tablespoons olive oil How-To Put all of the ingredients in a food processor, blend and set aside.

Basil & oregano pestoMozzarella cheese, slicedTomato, slice. Put your griddle (or panini press) on medium heat.Spray with cooking spray.Assemble your sandwiches.Cook until lightly browned and the cheese has melted.Cut in half and serve right away. Servings: 3 sandwiches. Paint Moss Graffiti - Step-by-Step Guides for Offbeat DIY Projects. World’s weirdest hotels. INCREDIBOX [ Official website ]