Things My Father didn’t Teach Me, How to tie a Tie ABOUT ARCHIVE FOLLOW Facebook Twitter Instagram Google+ Ads Via The Deck Things My Father didn’t Teach Me, How to tie a Tie share it 3,740 notes Questionnaires for Writing Character Profiles - Creative Writing Help Enter your e-mail to get the e-book for FREE. We'll also keep you informed about interesting website news. "I have searched the web and used different worksheets, but none have come close to your worksheets and descriptions of (what to do and what not to do). Both courses I have taken have with Creative Writing Now have been amazing. Each time I have learned something new. The one thing I love, you take everything apart and give examples." - Katlen Skye "As usual - I already love the course on Irresistible Fiction, rewriting a lot and improving greatly even after the first lesson. “Essentials of Fiction proved that I could indeed write and I wrote every day, much to my boyfriend's dismay (waa sniff).” - Jill Gardner "I am loving the course and the peer interaction on the blog is fantastic!!!" "I'm enjoying the weekly email course, Essentials of Poetry Writing. "Thank you for all the material in this course. "Thanks very much for this course. "I'm learning so much. "Thank you so much!!
Easter Island Statues: New Theory Explains How Rapa Nui Moai Were Moved (PHOTOS, VIDEO) For most, the mention of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, the small, isolated island more than 2,000 miles off the coast of South America, conjures images of giant statues known as moai. But ever since Dutch explorers found the island on Easter Sunday in 1722, people have wondered how the Rapanui, the island's native inhabitants, were able to transport the hundreds of huge sculptures from the quarry where they were carved to stone platforms throughout the island, all without the use of wheels or draft animals. Over the last sixty years, scientists have theorized that the Rapanui moved the moai -- some of which are as tall as 33 feet and weigh more than 80 tons -- using various methods, from strapping the statues to tree trunks and dragging them on the ground to rolling them on sleds over felled trees. But in the July issue of National Geographic, Hannah Bloch explores the latest theory, put forward by Terry Hunt, an archeologist at the University of Hawaii, and Carl P. Loading Slideshow
10 Strangest Trees on Earth Matthew Fox once said – “If you look closely at a tree you’ll notice its knobs and dead branches, just like our bodies. What we learn is that beauty and imperfection go together wonderfully.” El Arbol de La Sabina Source Trees are important components of the natural landscape and a wonderful living organism which gives shelter, food, warmth and protection to all living things. Source Axel Erlandson’s passion for sculpting trees, also known as arborsculpture, led him to open a horticulture attraction in 1947 near Santa Cruz, California named The Circus Tree and people flocked in from all over the country to view his strange and striking creations which are nothing short of breathtaking! Source Source It’s the largest cashew tree in the world and more like a root and bush than a tree covering a span of 8,500 square meters alone! source The Tree of Life in Bahrain is one of the mysteries of world which is bound to be in the list of most unusual trees aroung the globe! Source Source Source Source
10 Sentences that Can Change Your Life The power of a sentence is tremendous. A single destructive sentence can ruin somebody’s life, make your day, or change your mood. Fortunately, there are some sentences that can give us power to go on. We have sorted out 10 powerful sentences that can change your life for the better. #1 “People aren’t against you; they are for themselves.” #2 “Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world.” #3 “You learn more from failure than from success; don’t let it stop you. #4 “The most dangerous risk of all – The risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later” #5 “Go where you’re celebrated, not where you’re tolerated.” #6 “The person that you will spend the most time with in your life is yourself, so you better try to make yourself as interesting as possible.” #7 “If you accept your limitations you go beyond them.” #8 “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. #10 “Comfort is the enemy of achievement.”
Creative Street Art Art & Design A collection of funny, clever, and beautiful pieces of street art. Two curious Guys Came Across This Secret Bunker. - SOCIAL2 Reddit User Sniper98g found an amazing Cold War relic in an abandoned shack on a military bases. These two guys have some big cojones for sure. I probably not enter this shack. So I give them respect for even entering. On the surface – This is what they saw before they entered. A ladder. When they went down the ladder, this was their first stop, A small platform. This small platform lead to some staircases. Then another set of staircase… At the bottom they found a big door… Naturally they entered… That opened up pretty easily. Next was a small bridge to get to the main platform. The bridge was suspended from big ass shock isolators. This seems to be the whole reason this thing was built. Then they found this fuel tank And then they found 2 more ladders going even deeper into the surface. After they climbed down, they found bunch of old air handling equipment. Some of the stuff found was in very bad shape. The bottom of this place had stared to fill with water. This was an amazing find.
Gadling | travel blog | news, stories, deals, and tips. Hand Shadow Illusions Mind Bluff - contents - Quick Links Optical Tricks Genius Teasers Subliminal Mind & Body Fun Special Effects Comics & Graphics More Stuff Astonishing Optical Illusions -- each one different, unique, and fun. Four Squares Problem Day-of-the-Week Anagram Marble-Weighing Problem Ten Words Test Fast Questions The object is to reposition two -- and only two -- sticks so that you have exactly four squares of equal size and no sticks left over. Which day of the week is an anagram for a common noun? A mensa-level brainteaser. What do these ten words have in common? Four simple questions designed to stump you. Speed Panel - Words Hand Shadow Illusions Words are flashed across your consciousness: which ones do you detect, and why? See this stunning display of Hand Shadow Illusions cast upon a wall. Create a Fake Phantom Limb Self-Hypnotic Command Pattern Group Mind Experiment Reaction Time Test Tip-of-the-Tongue state Memory Tracer An Odd Tactile Illusion Is Your Hand Elastic? Left vs. Simple test. Future Odds & Ends
Roanoke Colony Failed Colony in North America (1585–1590) The establishment of the Roanoke Colony ( ROH-ə-nohk) was an attempt by Sir Walter Raleigh to found the first permanent English settlement in North America. The colony was first founded in 1585, but after only five years, when a ship visited the colony in 1590, the colonists had disappeared without explanation. Roanoke Colony was founded by governor Ralph Lane in 1585 on Roanoke Island in what is now Dare County, North Carolina, United States. The fate of the approximately 112–121 colonists remains unknown. Interest in the matter fell into decline until 1834, when George Bancroft published his account of the events in A History of the United States. Background[edit] A 1529 map depicting "Verazzano's Sea" extending from the North Atlantic to the Outer Banks The Outer Banks were explored in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazzano, who mistook Pamlico Sound for the Pacific Ocean, and concluded that the barrier islands were an isthmus. Lane colony[edit]
13 Repurposed Dwellings | Herald Daily Nov 11, 2009 Posted on Nov 11, 2009 | 11 comments 13 Repurposed Dwellings This article is courtesy of Castelblanco.com, Los Angeles Housing Attorneys . There is no denying the movement toward living green and the increased popularity of re-purposed goods. Shipping Containers ( source ) One well-known, largest wastes of space are massive shipping containers. Train Cars ( source ) One of the most widely-adopted practices in re-purposed housing is the transformation of old rail cars into modern living spaces. Abandoned Warehouses If you’ve ever taken a walk through a major city’s industrial area, you’re sure to have found an abandoned warehouse – a lot of open space gone to waste. Fire Towers Part of a dying breed, fire towers are slowly being replaced by modern technologies and satellite monitoring. Water Towers Several designers across the world have managed to turn the shells of a water tower into the walls of modern homes. Yachts on Land The Barn Grain Silos Airplanes Cave Dwelling Bomb Shelters
Gun Shoots Criminals With DNA Tags, Marking Them For Later Arrest Riots are a tough nut for law enforcement in part because of the sheer number of people involved--it's impossible to stop and arrest every person involved in a skirmish. That's why cops have some pretty high-tech methods for catching suspects, from facial recognition software to debilitating sonic cannons. But none is as bizarre as this new DNA gun from a UK security firm. The SelectaDNA High Velocity System works like it sounds--it shoots people with pellets containing a unique DNA fingerprint. The pellets come in rifle or pistol form, containing 14 pellets per container. Apparently Selectamark (what a name) also makes DNA grease, gel and spray to tag personal belongings or other items. [via Daily Mail]