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A Series of Composite Then-and-Now Photos of the Liberation of Paris During World War II
The Liberation of Paris, the battle to free Paris from German occupation during World War II, took place in August 1944. To mark the upcoming…
Orphaned Baby Rhino Enjoys the Company of Humans
Gertjie, a baby rhino who was orphaned when his parents were killed by poachers, seems to enjoy the company of the humans around him at…
‘Evolution of Type’, Letter Sculptures With Exposed Flesh and Bone
In his sculpture series “Evolution of Type”, artist Andreas Scheiger imagines that letters are living creatures, complete with exposed bones, flesh, and blood. Scheiger used…
Report Indicates That More and More Office Workers Are Switching to Fetal Position Desks
The Onion reports that more and more office workers are switching to fetal position desks as opposed to standard setups. Wellness experts say curling up…
Exploring The Physical & Sociological Effects of Laughter
Neuroscientist Dr. Robert Provine examines the physical and sociological effect that laughter has had on individuals and society throughout the ages in this thought-provoking video…
White Faced Owl Perches Steadily On Human’s Hand While They Sketch on a Tablet
A surprisingly mellow white-faced owl goes for a ride while perched on a human’s hand during a tablet sketch in this charming video posted by…
Popeye the Sailor Man Suffers the Realistic Consequence of Eating a Full Can of Pre-Cooked Spinach
In this animated comedy short by The Pete Holmes Show, they take a look at the animated cartoon and comic book character Popeye and the…
Helicopter Cuts Back Overgrown Trees Next to Power Lines With Giant Dangling Trimmer
A helicopter cuts back overgrown trees next to power lines with a giant dangling trimmer in this 2012 video by YouTube user slope mower.
Hi-Fructose: The New Contemporary Art Magazine Volume 32
Travis Louie Volume 32 of Hi-Fructose: The New Contemporary Art Magazine has been announced and will feature beautiful artwork created by contemporary artists from around…
1Password 4 for Android Updates With Security Enhancements and a Slew of Other Features
AgileBits has released 1Password 4 for Android, a major update to its product that syncs all of a user’s passwords into one service that uses…