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A Touching Animation About Conjoined Twins Attached by Their Hair Who Want Different Things Out of Life
In the very minimal but touching animation “Link” by Robert Loebel, a pair of somewhat conjoined twins who are attached by their hair, find that…
Experience Nothing, A Clever Tourism Ad Comparing Chaotic NYC With the Calm Finnish Town of Padasjoki
In a very clever ad campaign entitled “Experience Nothing” that seeks to increase tourism to the tiny town of Padasjoki in the southern part of…
Always Ask First Before Painting Your Fellow Diners
Perhaps Carl Bloch should have asked first before painting his fellow diners “In a Roman Osteria” (1866). via Johannes Grenzfurthner
The Members of Queen Talk About Their Upcoming 1985 Live Aid Gig Backstage Before a Stage Rehearsal
In the few days before their incredibly powerful performance at Live Aid in 1985, the members of the legendary band Queen sat down with an…
Following Non-Player Characters (NPCs) Around in Red Dead Redemption 2 to See How They Live Their Lives
DefendTheHouse followed several busy Non-Player Characters (NPCs) around Red Dead Redemption 2 to see how they live their lives during a typical day. It gives…
A Unique Classical Piano Concert Series Performed Outdoors Within Oregon’s Amazing Natural Landscapes
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild is a wonderful outdoor concert series for which musician Hunter Noack brings his piano into the beautiful…
Michigan and Penn State Marching Bands Perform a Brilliantly Coordinated Game of Thrones Halftime Show
During the Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium on November 3, 2018, the talented marching bands from each…
A Beautiful Timelapse of a Photographer’s Travels Across the Many Landscapes of North and South India
While on assignment in India, photographer David Ng took the opportunity to visit the less-traveled areas and urban centers across the country. As he traveled,…
Know Your Cats!
Know Your Cats, a helpful guide by Cole and Marmalade. via Miss Cellania
The Fascinating History Behind the Iconic Geometric Design of the Transport for London Tube Map
In a burrowing episode of the TED original series Small Things, Big Idea, host and legendary designer Michael Bierut explains how the iconic Transport For…