Since the COVID-19 outbreak has forced us into hermit mode, why not at long last finish that jigsaw puzzle you got back in high school and neglected until now? Just think about it, the conditions are perfect: you’re not really going anywhere anyway, and that 600 to 3,200-piece jigsaw puzzle won’t do itself. Oh, wait, you’re done with all of your puzzles already? Oh, then, why not really keep yourself busy and try this 51,300-piece puzzle?
Since the COVID-19 outbreak has forced us into hermit mode, why not at long last finish that jigsaw puzzle you got back in high school and neglected until now?
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people have had a chance to reevaluate their lives and the people around them. But it seems that not only humans are seeking comfort in each other’s arms during hard times. Photographer Tobias Baumgaertner captured a once-in-a-lifetime shot of two widowed penguins hugging and comforting each other while gazing out at the Melbourne skyline.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people have had a chance to reevaluate their lives and the people around them.
A mum dressed up as Pennywise the clown and hid in her own wheelie bin to terrify her clown-phobic son because he refused to make her morning cup of coffee. Hester Greeff, 41, decided to dress as the character from the Stephen King's novel and film It before her son Ruan Becker left for work in Johannesburg, South Africa. She frightened Ruan, 20, by dressing as the clown he had feared since he was nine years old.
A mum dressed up as Pennywise the clown and hid in her own wheelie bin to terrify her clown-phobic son because he refused to make her morning cup of coffee.
Remember when creating mix tapes and burning CDs was a thing? Curating and recording your own music onto a physical medium might be a thing of the past for most, but lovers of all things analog would agree that the nostalgic, crackling sound of a vinyl record is hard to beat. That’s why London-based designer Yuri Suzuki created the Easy Record Maker, a compact unit that allows you to cut blank vinyl discs and play them back instantly.
Remember when creating mix tapes and burning CDs was a thing? Curating and recording your own music onto a physical medium might be a thing of the past for most, ...
Instead of writing or illustrating a journal to record his excursions, Sydney-based artist Jake Henzler knits colorful memories of urban landscapes into huge pieces of art. The artist goes by the name of “‘Boy Knits World”’ on Instagram and crafts quilt-like panels of urban spaces that he comes across whilst traveling.
Instead of writing or illustrating a journal to record his excursions, Sydney-based artist Jake Henzler knits colorful memories of urban landscapes into huge pieces of art.
What happens when you have ample free time and need to distract yourself from uncontrollable life events? Well, you create an art gallery for your pet (naturally). I was inspired by the gerbil art museum created by Filippo and Marianna. I’ve seen just one screenshot of the museum posted on Imgur and was immediately motivated to create some art for my own furry rodent friend. I needed a project I could channel all of my energy into.
What happens when you have ample free time and need to distract yourself from uncontrollable life events? Well, you create an art gallery for your pet (naturally).
Who would have thought that people will get so creative during COVID-19 quarantine? People have started to parody “high fashion”. You can follow their latest creations via #HomeCouture tag on Instagram. Featured below are the funniest examples.
Who would have thought that people will get so creative during COVID-19 quarantine? People have started to parody “high fashion”.
Work from home sounds like a dream for most, but, like many work-related things, it’s not easy. Sure, getting work done in bed and not having colleagues breathe over your shoulder is a convenience that cannot be understated, but it’s things like having unlimited snacking time and getting easily distracted way too many times that become serious issues. Well, apparently there’s a very practical solution to this very freelance problem.
Work from home sounds like a dream for most, but, like many work-related things, it’s not easy. Sure, ...
Dancer Clare Meardon from West Cornwall in the UK has been dressing up in different jaw-dropping costumes to walk her dog Hendrix. She’s been doing this since the start of April after her friend dared her to mix it up and step outside in unusual clothes. Now, Clare’s making all of us smile with video clips filmed by her husband Aidan.
Dancer Clare Meardon from West Cornwall in the UK has been dressing up in different jaw-dropping costumes to walk her dog Hendrix.
I LOVE creating "Trompe l'oeil" foods - A trick of the eye, delicious treats that look like other things. I particularly love making them look like something found in nature. I hope you enjoy my explorations of food artistry!
I LOVE creating "Trompe l'oeil" foods - A trick of the eye, delicious treats that look like other things. I particularly love making them look like something found in nature.
After all of the zoos and aquariums started to close their doors for visitors, many people began to wonder what happened to the animals. As it turned out, not only are they being taken care of very well, many of them are also provided with the chance to go on adventures.
After all of the zoos and aquariums started to close their doors for visitors, many people began to wonder what happened to the animals.
Pangolins are scaly, anteater-like creatures found in Asia that are routinely trafficked and smuggled for both food and medicine. A new scientific study, appearing in the Journal of Proteome Research, has found these mammals also cary coronaviruses similar to the one currently sweeping across the world.
Pangolins are scaly, anteater-like creatures found in Asia that are routinely trafficked and smuggled for both food and medicine.
When Lucy’s owner Zilla Bergamini saw a video of her together with her Sphynx siblings, she instantly fell in love. Lucy, as Zilla remembers, looked adorably different from her littermates. When Lucy was taken to a veterinarian, they learned that the kitty had hydrocephalus, a rare neurological condition characterized by a build-up of fluid in her brain.
When Lucy’s owner Zilla Bergamini saw a video of her together with her Sphynx siblings, she instantly fell in love. Lucy, as Zilla remembers, looked adorably different from her littermates.
Health authorities all across the world are declaring quarantine and encouraging people to practice social distancing by minimizing contact with other people as much as possible and maintaining a distance of at least six feet between themselves to minimize the toll the hospitals and medical staff are experiencing by slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus. And thankfully, it seems like a lot of people are taking it seriously
Health authorities all across the world are declaring quarantine and encouraging people to practice social distancing by minimizing contact with other people as much as possible and maintaining a...
Where pessimists see a half-empty glass, optimists come along to show that it’s actually half-full. Same goes for the ongoing chaos of the coronavirus—while some are hoarding away toilet paper like there’s no tomorrow, there are people who see positive outcomes even in a situation as dire as this. One of these positive outcomes is that pollution has dropped down dramatically following the lockdown of Italy.
Where pessimists see a half-empty glass, optimists come along to show that it’s actually half-full. Same goes for the ongoing chaos of the coronavirus—while some are hoarding away toilet paper...
The USSR really cared about its citizens – well at least about their health – because if they were not strong and healthy, they wouldn’t be productive members of the proletariat!
The USSR really cared about its citizens – well at least about their health – because if they were not strong and healthy, they wouldn’t be productive members of the proletariat!
Russian artist Olga Shirinina, better known by her nickname "Klimbim," is into colorizing old, vintage photos and freshening up history for all of us. She is primarily dedicated to the history of her motherland: she has colorized portraits of the Romanov family, personalities of the Russian Revolution, and the heroes of the Second World War. But that's not the only theme she likes. This time, the theme of the Golden Age of Hollywood is in the limelight.
Russian artist Olga Shirinina, better known by her nickname "Klimbim," is into colorizing old, vintage photos and freshening up history for all of us.
Marilyn Monroe. Everyone has heard about her, most people know her story. She was an American actress, singer, model, she did it all. Marilyn was photographed by many photographers, including one photoshoot by Sam Shaw which is considered one of the most famous of her shoots. Shaw was also a dear friend of Marilyn’s, he photographed her private life and her most vulnerable moments. In this photoshoot, Marilyn was pregnant.
Marilyn Monroe. Everyone has heard about her, most people know her story. She was an American actress, singer, model, she did it all.
As Australia is being devastated by uncontrollable bushfires, the Philippines was just hit by another natural disaster. Taal Volcano located on the big island of Luzon erupted January 12, 2020, reportedly sending ash and steam up to 6-9 miles into the sky. As people watched in awe and terror, some managed to snap pictures of the erupting volcano.
As Australia is being devastated by uncontrollable bushfires, the Philippines was just hit by another natural disaster.
The flames which have been consuming Australia for months, have razed homes and wiped out entire towns. Since the start of the 2019 fire season, a staggering 10 million hectares have been burned across the country. About half a billion animals have suffered from the blaze in the New South Wales state alone, with millions potentially dead, according to ecologists at the University of Sydney. Here is a list of before-and-after photos from the affected areas.
The flames which have been consuming Australia for months, have razed homes and wiped out entire towns.
If the thought that your pet is more precious to you than anything else, we are almost certain this video captured in China might make you reconsider your priorities. This grandma has her priorities in quite a different order, apparently. When the lady noticed her cat sitting on a ledge one floor lower, the best idea for rescuing the feline that popped into her head was apparently to risk the life of her own grandchild and dangle him from the balcony.
If the thought that your pet is more precious to you than anything else, we are almost certain this video captured in China might make you reconsider your priorities.
Not so long ago, there was a fun party at Zoo Atlanta: their gorilla Anaka celebrated her 6th birthday. To commemorate the joyous occasion, the employees at the facility snapped a couple of pics of the big girl and shared them on Facebook. People started sending their best wishes. However, while congratulating Anaka, those who were more observant noticed an interesting detail.
Not so long ago, there was a fun party at Zoo Atlanta: their gorilla Anaka celebrated her 6th birthday.
A dog named Zeus, who is a pit bull mix and lives in Butte, Montana, was stolen along with some of his owner Cassandra’s things back in October. Fortunately, the ‘friend’ who robbed Cassandra was discovered 2,000 miles away about a week ago, and Zeus was still with him!
A dog named Zeus, who is a pit bull mix and lives in Butte, Montana, was stolen along with some of his owner Cassandra’s things back in October.
It’s that time of the year when all people try to be good and kind, put others first, give special attention to their family and friends, and celebrate love, joy and peace. After all, Christmas is all about giving and sharing to thank others for the wonderful time spent together this year. But while we try to be good for our relatives and friends, we shouldn’t forget those who really need our attention.
It’s that time of the year when all people try to be good and kind, put others first, give special attention to their family and friends, and celebrate love, joy and peace.
We bet you heard about cottages from Poland, especially from a small village of Zalipie located in southern Poland. Luckily while you have been consuming internet, tv, trying to follow the latest world-wide trends, there were people that were keeping this old custom alive, hoping young ones will eventually get some interest in their own history.
We bet you heard about cottages from Poland, especially from a small village of Zalipie located in southern Poland.
You may not even like electric cars, but you have certainly heard of Tesla. The company led by Elon Musk was born in 2003 and was one of the first manufacturers to bet on electric vehicles. Budget Direct's designers decided to pay tribute to Tesla by creating 8 incredible vehicles. And now we present to you what they have come up with.
You may not even like electric cars, but you have certainly heard of Tesla. The company led by Elon Musk was born in 2003 and was one of the first manufacturers to bet on electric vehicles.
While there are so many people who find penguins absolutely adorable, given the right circumstances, few of us would dare to keep them as pets. However, once the opportunity arose, this Japanese family didn’t shy away from keeping one in their home, making it probably one of the most peculiar pets people have ever seen. In fact, it was so rare back in the day, that journalists from around the world were trying to get in touch with the family.
While there are so many people who find penguins absolutely adorable, given the right circumstances, few of us would dare to keep them as pets.
When Sia Cooper became pregnant with her first child, she decided to return to blogging and share her journey and progress with the world. She even quit nursing to become a stay at home mother and dedicate more time to creating content. However, not all mothers and fathers agreed with her parenting choices. Some even went so far as to call Sia a “bad mom.”
When Sia Cooper became pregnant with her first child, she decided to return to blogging and share her journey and progress with the world.
A peaceful neighborhood in Boise, Idaho, was ‘invaded’ by more than 100 of these horned animals and they tore up all the vegetation they could set their rectangular pupils on. As it turns out, the goats weren’t in the local area by accident: they were rented out to do a little bit of natural mowing and munch on noxious weeds. However, nobody foresaw that the goats would run amok.
A peaceful neighborhood in Boise, Idaho, was ‘invaded’ by more than 100 of these horned animals and they tore up all the vegetation they could set their rectangular pupils on.
Part of a Japanese trio, Manggo is a chubby cat that currently has 302k followers on their Instagram page. Even though the account also features Manggo's friends and family Boss and Coco, Manggo is definitely the one in the spotlight. Why, you might ask? Well, probably because this chonky kitty has some of the funniest expressions ever that many of you could relate to.
Part of a Japanese trio, Manggo is a chubby cat that currently has 302k followers on their Instagram page.
Sacred, it is this place at the end of a path which not long ago I have walked: forested, the road rises from the foot of a small Italian city and ends at the top of a hill, where you will find an imposing monastery rich in art and history, engulfed by an oak forest, a place hard to find for vandals. Perhaps that’s why the interior of the church has been preserved so well.
Sacred, it is this place at the end of a path which not long ago I have walked: forested, the road rises from the foot of a small Italian city and ends at the top of a hill, ...
Hachiko, a golden brown Akita, was born on November 10, 1923 at a farm located in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 1924, Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the Tokyo Imperial University, took Hachikō as a pet and brought him to live in Shibuya, Tokyo. Ueno would commute daily to work, and Hachikō would leave the house to greet him at the end of each day at the nearby Shibuya Station.
Hachiko, a golden brown Akita, was born on November 10, 1923 at a farm located in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
Seems the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son Joseph Baena. The 22-year-old lad showed off his pretty impressive gains in the gym this week as he looked the spitting image of his Terminator actor dad back from his Mr Olympia bodybuilding days.
Seems the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son Joseph Baena.
When it comes to building their dream home, people have a lot of different ideas. Some choose comfortable and small bungalows, others opt for luxurious mansions. However, there a handful of those to decide to ditch the traditional architecture and build something completely different, for instance, a container house. That’s exactly what designer Will Breaux did and now he’s a proud owner of a house built solely out of shipping containers.
When it comes to building their dream home, people have a lot of different ideas. Some choose comfortable and small bungalows, others opt for luxurious mansions.
Everybody can be an everyday superhero, no matter their profession. The perfect example that illustrates that this adage is practical, not just theoretical, is Brazilian dentist Felipe Rossi. He founded the NGO Por1sorriso and travels the world, bringing back smiles to some of the poorest people on the planet. He and his colleagues fix low-income individuals’ teeth for free.
Everybody can be an everyday superhero, no matter their profession. The perfect example that illustrates that this adage is practical, not just theoretical, is Brazilian dentist Felipe Rossi.
