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‘The Immortal Zoo’, A Solo Exhibition of Bone and Metalwork Animal Sculptures by Jessica Joslin
Back in 2011, we wrote about the fantastic bone and metalwork animal sculptures of artist Jessica Joslin. Joslin’s latest works are on display in The…
‘Ghost Fashions’, An Amusing Guide to What the Most Stylish Spirits Will Be Wearing
UK-based artist and writer Gemma Correll has created “Ghost Fashions“, an amusing illustrated guide to what the most stylish spirits will be wearing this season.…
AsapSCIENCE Explores Whether Scientists Could Erase Bad Memories
In a recent episode of AsapSCIENCE (previously), Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown explore whether science can be used to erase bad memories. They get into the neuroscience of…
Cats Maru and Hana Stage an Epic Feline Battle On, Around and Under the Family Sofa
Maru, the infamous box-conquerer and his little sister Hana stage an epic feline battle on, around and under the family sofa. Both cats prove to…
‘The City Series’, Stunning Distorted City Sculptures Crafted From Scrap Wood
In The City Series, artist James McNabb transforms scrap wood into stunning sculptures of distorted cityscapes. McNabb’s main tool is a bandsaw, which he uses…
A Quick, Easy Way to Make Spooky Glowing Eyes for Halloween
Dave Hax (previously) demonstrates a quick, simple way to make spooky glowing eyes to decorate for Halloween using everyday household items and glow sticks. submitted…
Little Dog Plays Dead When a Human He Doesn’t Like Picks Him Up
An adorable Chihuahua goes completely stiff and plays dead whenever a man named Daniel picks him up. According to his human Jennie Kay Blair Ferguson,…
Cat Town Cafe, The First Operational Cat Cafe in the United States Opens in Oakland, California
Cat Town Cafe in Oakland, California opened this past weekend and became the first operational cat cafe in the United States. Founders Ann Dunn of…
Every Other Planet in the Solar System Would Fit Between the Earth and Moon
To illustrate the distance between the Earth and the Moon, reddit user PerplexingPotato posted an image that placed the other seven planets in our solar system…
Benedict Cumberbatch in Negotiations to Play Superhero Doctor Strange in Upcoming Marvel Film
photo by Julian Broad for Esquire According to Deadline, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is in negotiations to play superhero Doctor Strange in an upcoming Marvel…