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15 Jul 23:19

This is the Headline of the Year

This is the Headline of the Year

Submitted by: Unknown (via Los Angeles Times)

15 Jul 23:18

Look Son!

by admin

11 Jun 15:51

3 Things Science Can’t Explain

by DOGHOUSE DIARIES

3 Things Science Can't Explain

Someday science will be able to explain the first two, but not the third.  Science will never be able to explain that. List other things science can’t explain here.

10 Jun 19:49

You know you have too much time on your hands when......

10 Jun 19:48

You're dead, sock - do you hear me??!?!?

10 Jun 19:47

Have We Peaked? Introducing The Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe

by Max Rivlin-Nadler

Have We Peaked? Introducing The Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe

Take a long, deep breath and look out on the bountiful expanse, for we are at the top of this roller-coaster ride we call America. Our apex comes in the form of the Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe, and though our swift decline will accompany a deep rumble in our bowels, we should have no regrets. This is what we were always meant for.

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09 Jun 23:40

The Best Possible Lightsaber Jedi Badonkadonk You Will See Right Now

by khz

Lady Jedi Knights seem to get better and better looking. Reason: Glowing keesters.

05 Jun 20:26

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Road to the Clouds by Jeff...



Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Road to the Clouds by Jeff Clow

03 Jun 22:21

Η Θέα Από Τις Κορυφές Των 22 Ψηλότερων Κτιρίων Του Κόσμου

by fanidi

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Μπορεί να τα έχεις ξαναδεί μεμονωμένα, δεν τα έχεις ξαναδεί συγκεντρωμένα. Σ' αυτό εδώ το post έχουνε μαζέψει οι τύποι τη θέα από 22 πανύψηλα κτίρια, από το Ντουμπάι και την Κίνα μέχρι τη Ρωσία και τη Νέα Υόρκη, από το Burj Khalifa (828 μέτρα) μέχρι τον πύργο Al Hamra στο Κουβέιτ (413 μέτρα). Δες:

Για να δεις πού βρίσκεται το καθένα πάτα εδώ.

03 Jun 22:08

Kalapana lava flow, Kilauea, Hawaii, USA The Red Road by Bruce...



Kalapana lava flow, Kilauea, Hawaii, USA

The Red Road by Bruce Omori

31 May 08:39

14 Clever Ideas by Gogelmogel

by Justina

Meet Gogelmogel, an independent artist from Lithuania, who creates unexpected and witty artworks from funny street art installations to photo mashups. The main kick in his projects is always the idea behind them, usually outweighing the artistic expression per se:  “I’m interested in ideas. I like simplicity,” says the artist.

Why Gogelmogel?I always associated this word with a mess, a hotchpotch, so I figured it would be perfect for naming all those different things – trash, mashup, experimental images, objects, videos or whatever it may be,” says gogelmogel. Check out some of his creative ideas!

Website: gogelmogel.lt

Aureola Effect

Aureaola effect praises simplicity, because simply by being in the right place on the right time you can see the holiness in every person waiting for a bus – doesn’t matter if it’s a shoemaker, pensioner or an old lady coming back from her homestead.

The Sound of Burning

Munch’s “Scream” On Mute

Birthday Candle Cake

This is a small round birthday candle cake. Number of candle wicks depends on age of the hero of the evening. Very easy to blow out after you make a birthday wish.

The Bag T-Shirt

“Maxima” is the biggest retailer in Lithuania. Maxima is the symbol of Lithuanian consumerism. For some ecological reasons, I decided to turn this bag into a stylish t-shirt.

Blah Blah Blah Book

Blah Blah Blah Book is about mocking graphomania and excessively intellectual, snobbish literature, which is often of questionable value.

Educated Dogs

This sign helps a dog to behave in a right and cultural way. Now every dog should know: do your thing only where you see a special sign, not where you want to do it.

Egg Cure

We have interesting traditional Easter game in Lithuania. It’s called an egg-breaking contest. Two players face off, each holding an Easter egg and hit each other’s egg. The one whose egg remains intact is the winner. This picture shows, how to cure a broken egg.

Karlsson’s Leg

Karlsson lives on the roof. He has very long legs

Kinder Egg

Masochist Match

Paper Airplanes Attack

Trick a Bird

Perspectives of Vilnius

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14 Clever Ideas by Gogelmogel originally appeared on DeMilked on May 30, 2013.

30 May 09:08

Your Dream Job? [Comic]

by Geeks are Sexy

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Hmmm, I’m not sure if this could be considered a dream job. It would probably get really boring really fast.

[Source: Learning Brigade | Via CB]

28 May 23:00

20 depressing office moments

by Sarah Park
1. When your coworker comes back from vacation and wants to show you pictures

A man throws coworker's papers on the floor(via)

2. When you thought it was Friday, but it was only Wednesday

Everything hurts and I'm dying(via)

3. When you learn that the guy on the 3rd floor who can’t spell “definitely” definitely gets paid more than you

Animated kid gives dog a baleful look(via)

4. When the CEO’s on your floor and you need to look productive

Woman types "asdf as df asdfasdf" industriously (via)

5. When you open your email after a weekend away

Tupperware falling out of a cabinet topples someone(via)

6. When you find out your new boss is younger than your little brother

Just bring me vodka(via)

7. When your tropical screensaver comes on and you can’t look away

Moon-eyed kid staring glassily(via)

8. When you find out the paid time off you’ve been saving up just expired

Person crumples to floor(via)

9. When driving to the Taco Bell across town for lunch brings you as much joy as a cross-country road trip

Two people in vehicle high five energetically (via)

10. When you can’t remember the last time your face muscles moved

Officer worker's expression never changes, at work, in car, at home(via)

11. When the boss calls a mandatory 4:30pm meeting on a Friday

A monster faints(via)

12. When the highlight of the year was that day there was free pizza in the break room

Two people look at each other and exclaim 'Pizza!'(via)

13. When, try as you might, you just don’t fit in at the office

A person tries to squeeze through a person-shaped cutout on a gameshow(via)

14. When it’s 11am and you still haven’t finished reading all 164 unread emails

A person thrusts electronics into a dumpster(via)

15. When you’re informed that, due to a clerical error, you haven’t been contributing to your 401k for the last 2 years

A person clutches wine bottle under cubicle desk(via)

16. When your morning ritual looks like this

Person cries in shower(via)

17. When you’re browsing a Facebook friend’s photo album from their trip around the world while eating Fritos at your desk

A person stands expressionless in a downpour(via)

18. When you’re tempted to volunteer for that training conference in Tulsa, just to be on a plane again

A cat flies to a business meeting(via)

19. When you accidentally DO volunteer for that training conference in Tulsa

No! God, please, no! Noooooo!(via)

20. When your boss takes off early and leaves you in charge for the rest of the day

A person in an old-timey uniform stares imperiously(via)

27 May 11:22

Η Απίστευτη Ζωή Των Τζιτζικιών

by Θοδωρής Γεωργακόπουλος

Σ’ αυτό το πανέμορφο και πολύ συγκινητικό βίντεο μαθαίνεις τον κύκλο ζωής του ταπεινού και γνώριμου τζιτζικιού, που όπου να ‘ναι θα αρχίσει να τραγουδάει έξω απ’ τα παράθυρά μας. Πιθανότατα δεν ήξερες ότι το τζιτζίκι, με μια πρώιμη μορφή, ζει σαν ταπεινό σκουλήκι κάτω από το έδαφος για δεκαεπτά χρόνια. Ή πως, από τη στιγμή που βγαίνει στην επιφάνεια, και σκαρφαλώνει στα δέντρα, και βγάζει φτερά κι αρχίζει να τραγουδά, έχει ξεκινήσει η αντίστροφη μέτρηση. Λίγες εβδομάδες αργότερα, πεθαίνει. 

Ο δημιουργός του βίντεο προσπαθεί να φτιάξει ένα ντοκιμαντέρ για το θέμα και χρειάζεται τη βοήθειά σου -σπεύδε στο Kickstarter, πάραυτα

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24 May 18:45

New Hyper Realistic Sculptures by Ron Mueck

by linen

Australian hyperrealist Ron Mueck, currently based in London, continues creating gigantic human sculptures and is now back with three new ones that will be on exposition in Paris at the Fondation Cartier through September 29. Mueck stays consistent with his style, capturing such intimate expressions on the faces of his sculptures that they become incredibly relatable, despite their unrealistic seizes. “I never made life-size figures because it never seemed to be interesting. We meet life-size people every day,” says the artist.

Website: facebook via: thisiscolossal

Couple Under An Umbrella

Image credits: Gautier Deblonde | Thomas Salva

Older Works

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New Hyper Realistic Sculptures by Ron Mueck originally appeared on DeMilked on May 24, 2013.

23 May 19:05

Hyper Realistic Sculptures That Are Actually Made Out Of Wood

by Ieva

It sounds unbelievable, but all these sculptures by American artist Tom Eckert are actually carved out of wood! Tom mostly works with basswood, linden and limewood and uses traditional techniques to carve, construct, laminate and paint his artwork. The most beautiful and recurring detail about them is the draped cloth, which Tom sees as an element that adds mystery to his work: “Covered forms are often more evocative – with a sense of mystery absent from the uncovered object by itself,” he says. Check out his gorgeous work!

Website: tomeckertart.com

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Hyper Realistic Sculptures That Are Actually Made Out Of Wood originally appeared on DeMilked on May 23, 2013.

23 May 19:04

3D Latte Art by Kazuki Yamamoto

by Tom

Japanese artist Kazuki Yamamoto will take your coffee experience to a new level with his impressive latte foam art. While drawing flat images on the foam may not sound new to you, this 26-year-old specializes in building actual 3D foam sculptures, some of which even climb out of their cups and reach out for others. So far Kazuki has been treating the clients of Cafe10g in Osaka with his adorable creations, but the guy dreams of opening his own cafe in Tokyo one day.

Check out his twitter, updated with his newest 3D latte artworks!

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3D Latte Art by Kazuki Yamamoto originally appeared on DeMilked on May 22, 2013.

23 May 07:45

Η Έκρηξη Ενός Ηφαιστείου. Από Το Διάστημα

by Θοδωρής Γεωργακόπουλος

Αυτό είναι ένα ηφαίστειο που άρχισε να ξερνάει καπνό και φωτιά την περασμένη Δευτέρα. Έτσι φαίνεται από το διάστημα:

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Κι έτσι φαίνεται από πιο μακριά:

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Κι έτσι φαίνεται από ακόμα πιο μακριά:

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Κάποια στιγμή, όποτε μπορέσεις, σήκωσε το σαγόνι απ’ το πάτωμα.

20 May 16:22

The breathtaking white cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters [40 Pics]

White cliffs of Beachy Head and Seven Sisters

White Cliffs of Beachy Head and Seven Sisters

 Chalk cliffs just East of Birling Gap looking towards the Seven Sisters. 

Photo Credit: Howzey


Introduction

Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters are famous for their bright white chalk cliffs. The chalk was formed during the Late Cretaceous period (up to 100 million years ago), a time when the area was submerged by the sea.

The chalk was gradually pushed up, and rising sea levels cut into the chalk, forming the English Channel and creating a stunning range of undulating cliffs.

The cliffs continue to be eroded by the waves below. While large movements of the cliff are rare, slabs of chalk frequently fracture and fall away. As the lower cliff material is worn by the waves, the cliffs above are undermined until they eventually collapse.[40 pictures]

Hint: Use “J” and “K” keys (after the page finish loading) to navigate from picture to picture.

White Cliffs of Beachy Head and Seven Sisters

The Seven Sisters are a series of chalk cliffs by the English Channel. They form part of the South Downs in East Sussex, between the towns of Seaford and Eastbourne in southern England. They are within the Seven Sisters Country Park. They are the remnants of dry valleys in the chalk South Downs, which are gradually being eroded by the sea. 

Photo Credit: abridgeover

Beachy Head and Seven Sisters white chalk cliffs are located in East Sussex, UK

Photo Credit: Wikipedia Commons

White Cliffs of Beach Head

Beachy Head’s prominence has long made it a landmark for sailors. All too often the cliffs and the rocky seas below were a danger to vessels – leading to many wrecked ships.

Beachy Head Lighthouse

The Beachy Head lighthouse was erected in the sea below Beachy Head. The 43 metre tower was manned by three lighthouse keepers, who took turns maintaining the light, until 1983 when the lights were automated. As satellite navigation systems are now commonplace on ships, the need for lighthouses diminishes. 

White Cliffs of Beachy Head at sunset

The cliff was used in the opening sequence to the 1987 James Bond film The Living Daylights, in which Bond (portrayed for the first time by Timothy Dalton) parachuted from a jeep which overshot the top of the cliff in a scene which was scripted as being in Gibraltar. 

Photo Credit: TOmO

Hiking the Seven Sisters

Photo Credit: abridgeover

Beachy Head Warning Sign

Photo Credit: Dmitri Shakin

Mist at the Beachy Head

One slip and that’s it.
Photo Credit: Krembo1

Balancing on the Beachy Head edge

Photo Credit: Rob Wassell

Cross near the Beachy Head edge

There are an estimated 20 deaths a year at Beachy Head. Worldwide, the landmark’s suicide rate is surpassed only by the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Aokigahara Woods in Japan. 
Photo Credit: Andreas Photography

2nd World War Painting of Planes over Beachy Head

Beachy Head has played a part in a number of wars:
First Anglo-Dutch War, 1653
Nine Years’ War, 1690
World War II

Aerial view of Beachy Head
Beachy Head, with its white cliffs (not of Dover). Eastbourne is above. Birling Gap on the left. Willingdon is the town inland from Eastbourne, which is on the coast. 
Photo Credit: dsearls

Spectacular view from Beachy Head

Photo Credit: S__i

Beachy Head Cliffs seen from sea level

The chalk was formed in the Late Cretaceous period, between 65 and 100 million years ago, when the area was under the sea. During the Cenozoic Era the chalk was uplifted (see Cenozoic Era). When the last Ice Age ended, sea levels rose and the English Channel formed, cutting into the chalk to form the dramatic cliffs along the Sussex coast. 
Photo Credit: S__i

White under the water

Photo Credit: S__i

White Cliffs of Beachy Head

The lighthouse under the cliff. Since 1670, a light has shone from the cliffs of Beachy Head, warning ships away from doom on the rocks.
Photo Credit: Elsie Esq.

Beachy Head Lighthouse

The 43m red and white striped tower, 500ft below the summit of the dramatic chalk cliffs near Eastbourne, East Sussex, is at risk following a review by Trinity House, which in charge of navigational aids around the UK coastline.

Photo Credit: Samuel Stocker

Beachy Head Sunset

Both lighthouses are visible in this stunning photo.
Photo Credit: Dmitry Shakin

Grass on top of Beachy Head

Photo Credit: Dmitry Shakin

Blue sea view from Beachy Head

Photo Credit: Dmitry Shakin

Beachy Head, a popular tourist attraction

The Beachy Head area has a murky history as a haven for smugglers. Smuggling became commonplace because of high taxes placed on imports. By evading customs officers and avoiding taxes, goods could be sold for much lower prices, making popular items such as tea and alcohol affordable for ordinary citizens.
Photo Credit: Mark Hogan

Gorgeous fields above Beachy Head

So while smuggling is usually viewed as the work of violent criminals, it was common for entire villages to assist the smuggling operations, aiding the smugglers while hampering the customs men.

Photo Credit: Andreas-Photography

Spectacular ocean views from Beachy Head

Beachy Head’s prominence has long made it a landmark for sailors. All too often the cliffs and the rocky seas below were a danger to vessels – leading to many wrecked ships.

Photo Credit: Jon Downs

Hiking the Beachy Head

Photo Credit: Marc-John Photographic

Beautiful autumn photo of Beachy Head

Photo Credit: Marc-John Photographic

Beachy Head winds have changed how a tree grows

Photo Credit: hey mr glen

Hiking the Beachy Head

Photo Credit: P Donovan

Belle Tout Lighthouse in the distance on Beachy Head

The Belle Tout lighthouse (also spelled Belle Toute lighthouse) is a decommissioned lighthouse and British landmark located at Beachy Head, East Sussex. It has been called “Britain’s most famous inhabited lighthouse” because of its striking location and use in film and television.

Photo Credit: Rob Wassell

Sunset at Beachy Head and Belle Tout

Photo Credit: Dmitry Shakin

Hike towards Belle Tout Lighthouse on Beachy Head

The first Belle Tout lighthouse was a temporary wooden structure that started service on 1 October 1828. The construction of the permanent granite lighthouse began in 1829 and it became operational on 11 October 1834. Its use of 30 oil lamps meant that the lighthouse would require 2 gallons of oil every hour.

Photo Credit: Dmitry Shakin

Sunset at Beachy Head and Belle Tout

Photo Credit: Dmitry Shakin

Beachy Head Cliffs to straight down

Photo Credit: dubmill

Belle Tout Lighthouse on Beachy Head against a blue sky

By 1999 the erosion of the cliffs was threatening the foundations of the building and drastic steps had to be taken to stop it from falling into the sea.

On 17 March 1999 in a remarkable feat of engineering work the Belle Tout was moved 17 metres (56 ft) away from the cliff face. The 850-ton lighthouse was moved using a pioneering system of hydraulic jacks which pushed the building along four steel-topped concrete beams that were constantly lubricated with grease. The site should now be safe for many years and has been designed to enable further moves as and when they are required.

Photo Credit: Rob Wassell

The Belle Tout Lighthouse on Beachy Head

The lighthouse was not as successful as had been hoped. The cliff-top location caused problems when sea mists obscured the light, significantly reducing the distance that it would reach. Vessels that sailed too closely to the rocks would not be able to see the light because it was blocked by the edge of the cliff. However, the cliffs of Beachy Head suffered intense coastal erosion over the years and the rocky area started to be covered by the light.

Photo Credit: Rob Wassell

Beachy Head and Belle Tout lighthouse from the beach

Photo Credit: s_gibson72

Both Beachy Head Lighthouses

Photo Credit: Rob Wassell

White Cliffs of Beachy Head and Belle Toute lighthouse

Photo Credit: Weesam2010

Beautiful ocean colors seen from the Seven Sisters

Photo Credit: Marc-John Photographic

The majestic Seven Sisters and Belle Toute

Seven Sisters Country Park I had to wander out onto the mudflats to get this shot of the Seven Sisters cliff range, with Birling Gap and the Belle Tout lighthouse in the distance. I’m glad I did though even if I had to overcome a phobia about being surrounded by water.

Photo Credit: Marc-John Photographic