Unexpected Friends Cute A bear, a tiger and a lion. They’re dangerous predators, but they’re friends. The reason they do not attack each other or consider the other as rivals, is that they were brought up together. Source Some More Rare Historical Pictures Sporting a different mustache than we are used to, Adolf Hitler (on the right) during his military service sometime between 1916-1919. Hitler (on the right) during his military service some time between 1916 – 1919Read more at Sad clown Emmett Kelly, in his performer’s makeup, carrying a bucket of water in the aftermath of the Hartford circus fire of July 6, 1944, in which at least 167 people were killed. The tragedy is often called “the day the clown cried.” Soviet flag on the Reichstag, Berlin. No Doubt at Fender’s Long Beach, CA 1987. Recording the MGM Lion in 1929. The “Great Manta” that was captured by Captain A.L. Marilyn Monroe with Ella Fitzgerald at the the Mocambo. Federal Ironclad USS GALENA James River, Virgina. 1862. The last commercial sailing ship, Pamir, to round Cape Horn in 1949. A Worker on beam of building at 40 Wall Street, 1930. Germans testing a Messerschmitt Bf 109 in 1935.
On a Rainy Day...Gregory Thielker's Paintings (Not Photos) - 8 Total Under the Unminding Sky We love Gregory Thielker's art, not only because we can't believe they're actually paintings and not photographs, but also because he can transport us into another time and place. When we look at his paintings, Thielker wants us to experience those moments when we're driving in our car on a cold and rainy day. He wants us to remember the thoughts that go through our heads, how on one hand we feel safe and warm but on the other we're trying to navigate through an uncertain environment. Gregory Thielker on his art: "My most recent paintings and drawings explore the sensation of seeing from a car while driving through the rain. The paintings themselves are compiled from hundreds of photographs taken while driving in rainstorms with the windshield wipers turned off. Route 7 Cash Only Mass Pike Toll McGrath Highway Coming to a Complete Stop Harrison Avenue Study Vortex Gregory Thielker
5 Insane Scientific Charts You Won't Believe Actually Exist Everything needs to measured: Even things you don't want to touch, smell, look at, think about or even exist on the same physical plane as. Because sometimes, you just have to know what precise category of vomit you'd be covered in if you ate too much Subway, or got drunk and played on the merry-go-rounds (Scattershot Olive, is the answer). Therefore, in some office somewhere, a person is looking at a chart displaying... The Bristol Stool Scale What Does it Measure? It ain't bar chairs. Thanks for ruining another of life's little pleasures, Science. And now that you've seen that graphic, you can handily describe all of your poops--from rabbit to flash food--to your horrified, regretful conversational partners. There's a reason that water is brown. It's like they're actively trying to be gross. ...Savory? Dang. The Kinsey Scale measures exactly how gay or straight you are. In fact, "straight" is less than 15 percent of the story. We've got no clue where to put Devine. ...for science.
What The World Eats - Shocking Photos This photographic report exposes the proliferation of processed foods in the western diet and in the diets of many developing countries the world over. Is it any wonder that we are seeing increases in diet & lifestyle related diseases? What are your thoughts? About the project: These images are from the book 'Hungry Planet: What the World Eats' by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluision. Mexico Britain North Carolina, USA Australia Germany California, USA Italy Canada France Japan Texas, USA China Luxembourg Poland Kuwait Mongolia Turkey Mali India Bhutan Chad Ecuador Guatemala Buy the book here: www.menzelphoto.com
22 Ridiculously Cool Rare Natural Phenomena That Happen on Earth 1. Bioluminescence www.philhart.com www.solentnews.co.uk The spooky light is created by a chemical reaction called “bioluminescence”, which happens when tiny organisms in the water are disturbed. 2. www.someinterestingfacts.net A supercell is basically a stronger, more tornado-enabled version of a regular storm cell. 3. www.listverse.com This cool picture depicts a lightning storm that takes place in the middle of a volcanic eruption. 4. www.npr.org These rare shapes are formed—under perfect temperature conditions only—when a mass of snow either falls or is blown by the wind. 5. These colorful offshoots are a large halo of refracted light, and despite their nickname, they have nothing to do with either fire or rainbows. 6. www.en.wikipedia.org www.bbc.co.uk www.crystalinks.com They are stationary lens-shaped and sometimes multi-layered clouds that form at high altitudes. 7. www.travelization.net Auroras or polar lights are mesmerizing natural light display in the skies of high latitude regions.
Underwater Dog Photographer Helping Shelter Pets Pet photographer Seth Casteel enjoys the unexpected. And that’s a good thing, since his photos of dogs—taken as he plays underwater with them—have become a viral overnight success. Casteel’s underwater photos reveal surprising emotions: a Labrador Retriever menacingly bares his teeth, a Bulldog looks wide-eyed in astonishment, and a Border Collie appears slightly goofy as she dives after a tennis ball. “My whole thing is that I do what the pets like to do. Casteel first dove into a pool with a dog when he was taking photos of Buster, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Casteel started shooting more underwater photos of dogs and eventually splurged to buy an underwater housing for his camera. Fast forward to this past February when his underwater dog photos suddenly exploded online. Since then, Casteel has been running with the big dogs. He’s had to turn down private clients through his pet photography company, Little Friends Photo.
Calvin & Hobbes Quotes I like maxims that don't encourage behavior modification. Reality continues to ruin my life. Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless. A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day. It's psychosomatic. You need a lobotomy. I understand my tests are popular reading in the teachers' lounge. Life's disappointments are harder to take when you don't know any swear words. Where do we keep all our chainsaws, Mom? That's the difference between me and the rest of the world! In my opinion, we don't devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks. You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocketship underpants don't help. Its no use! What's the point of wearing your favorite rocketship underpants if nobody ever asks to see 'em? As a math atheist, I should be excused from this. This one's tricky. I have a hammer! I'm not dumb. "Do you believe in the devil? "Nope."
These Are Photos Of Childrens Bedrooms. But They Represent Something Much, Much More. Millions of people from around the world are currently experiencing very different childhoods. Some are living in abject poverty, lacking basic food and sanitation, while others are more fortunate by being born in a country where those things are guaranteed and usually taken for granted. When photographer James Mollison was asked to come up with an idea for engaging with children’s rights, he found himself thinking of his bedroom: how significant it was during his childhood, and how it reflected what he had and who he was. And with that, he made it his mission to create Where Children Sleep – a collection of stories about children from around the world, told through portraits and pictures of their bedrooms. Bilal, 6, Wadi Abu Hindi, The West Bank Indira, 7, Kathmandu, Nepal Ahkohxet, 8, Amazonia, Brazil Dong, 9, Yunnan, China Anonymous, 9, Ivory Coast Alex, 9, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Bikram, 9, Melamchi, Nepal Tzvika, 9, Beitar Illit, The West Bank Douha, 10, Hebron, The West Bank
Nature Knows: Amazing macro-photography of individual snowflakes [10 Pictures] Photographer Alexey Kljatov takes incredible close-up photos of snowflakes in his backyard in Moscow. "I capture snowflakes on the open balcony of my house, mostly on glass surface, lighted by an LED flashlight from the opposite side of the glass, and sometimes in natural light, using dark woolen fabrics as background." Source: Pictures No Sleep | The Most Amazing Pictures Ever Taken part 2/2 Top 10 Incredible Sound Illusions | Listverse Weird Stuff Following the popularity of our optical illusions lists (20 Amazing Optical Illusions, and Another 10 Amazing Optical Illusions), we have put together an amazing array of sound illusions (auditory illusions). In these illusions, your mind is tricked in to thinking it is hearing something when, in fact, it is not. To get the most out of this list you should have a set of stereo headphones and a stereo sound system. Unless otherwise noted (before each audio file), you should listen to these sounds with your stereo. Laptop speakers are not suitable for most of these illusions. This illusion was discovered by Diana Deutsch, and is an example of our brains “grouping” similar notes together. There are several ways in which people perceive these sounds, but the most common is to group the high and low notes together. NOTE: Listen through stereo headphones, or stereo separated loudspeakers, best placed some distance apart. Shepherds Ascending Tones This recording is subtle. Wait! Bonus
24 Touching photos that will grab you by the Heart..And Never let go. Tissues Require - Webmaster Forum 1. When this girl got the most incredible surprise proposal 2. When Lucas Hembree and his service dog Juno shared a hug 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Friday Inspiration #48 This is the Original Friday Inspiration series - amazing things that we handpicked to inspire you to greatness. You have a full weekend ahead, so use it wisely and don’t waste your days of rest on resting! First of all thanks for all your suggestions. Stay classy, stay curious, stay smart! If you already love this song, play the one below instead!