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10 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions Demonstrated by Cats
Pleated-Jeans presents the 10 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions as Illustrated by Cats.
The Quest For A Copyright-Free Happy Birthday Song
Art by Greg Harrison Everyone knows the song “Happy Birthday to You“–the Guinness Book of World Records says it’s the most recognized song in English.…
Cat Burglar Steals Rug From Under a Door
Lilly the cat pilfers a rug from under a door.
New Year’s Eve Bingo Game Cards
Jennifer Lewis of Flavorwire has created New Year’s Eve Bingo game cards to play while ringing in the new year. The first person to get…
Behind the Scenes: Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
Anthony Quintano of NBC News went behind the scenes during the pre-New Year’s Eve prep for the Times Square Ball.
Underwater Bonsai Tree by Makoto Azuma
“Water and Bonsai” by Makoto Azuma is an underwater bonsai tree that the artist made out of a dead bonsai tree and living aquatic moss.…
The Year 2012 As Told Through Twitter
Jeremiah Warren takes a look at the notable events of 2012 as told through actual Twitter messages. submitted via Laughing Squid Tips
Kaleidoclock, Installation Creates Kaleidoscopic Images of Viewer
“Kaleidoclock” is a video installation that uses a forward-facing camera to generate a kaleidoscopic image of the viewer. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved through video…
80s Out, A Painting of 1980s Movie Characters by Serge Gay Jr.
80s Out, an impressive painting by San Francisco artist Serge Gay Jr., displays a portrait collection of famous movie characters from the 1980s. It was…
21 Swings, Interactive Musical Swings in Montreal
21 Swings (“21 Balançoires”) is an interactive musical installation made up of specially equipped swings. By playing on them, they act as a giant instrument,…