It's a fact that beauty standards and different perceptions vary a lot across the world, not to mention that each person has his own understanding. After the rise of social media, the cult of beauty became so important that some people even go an extra mile to look pretty just for the appearance on the internet. For some girls, makeup now means not only just highlighting their existing features but also creating new ones with the help of fake extensions/
It's a fact that beauty standards and different perceptions vary a lot across the world, not to mention that each person has his own understanding.
This gadget hasn’t hit the shelves yet but it’s already getting great reviews. Philip Frenzel, a student at Aalen University in Germany, designed ADCASE, a genius phone case that deploys an airbag as soon as you drop your device. The invention has already won Frenzel the top award from the German Society for Mechatronics, which considered projects from students all over the country.
This gadget hasn’t hit the shelves yet but it’s already getting great reviews. Philip Frenzel, a student at Aalen University in Germany, designed ADCASE, ...
Dragons, battles and daring adventures. The beauty of fantasy novels is that they can take you to other worlds, but what if you could live in another realm every day? Well, Oregon artist and house developer Ed Bemis managed to make that possible. Tucked away in the foothills of Ashland, Oregon sits Shining Hand Ranch, a whimsical home that is so detailed it is fit for royalty from your favorite book.
Dragons, battles and daring adventures. The beauty of fantasy novels is that they can take you to other worlds, but what if you could live in another realm every day?
John Hancock, former president of United States Congress, has arguably one of the most famous signatures around. As the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, he led the charge for what was considered treason against the king. Popular history writes that he wrote his name in such large letters so that, "The fat old king could read it without his spectacles." Because of his bravery signatures are now often referred to as a ‘John Hancock.’
John Hancock, former president of United States Congress, has arguably one of the most famous signatures around.
Serbian artist Dušan Krtolica began drawing when he was only 2 years old, barely able to hold a pen. He’s 15 now and has already had 6 solo exhibitions. Dušan loves the natural world, it’s his main theme. In fact, his animal drawings are anatomically correct, too. The boy even illustrated an encyclopedia a couple of years ago!
Serbian artist Dušan Krtolica began drawing when he was only 2 years old, barely able to hold a pen. He’s 15 now and has already had 6 solo exhibitions.
Yang Se Eun, aka Zipcy, is an illustrator from Seoul, South Korea. She started her journey as an artist at a very young age. "Since I was 4 years old, I started to draw while watching cartoons on TV," she told. The Artist is best known for her illustrations of a loving couple. Zipcy draws her pieces using Photoshop. "I do all of my drawings with Photoshop. The series schedule is tight and I have to work fast," she said. "It can take as little as one day to
Yang Se Eun, aka Zipcy, is an illustrator from Seoul, South Korea. She started her journey as an artist at a very young age.
There Is An Island That Nobody Can Enter And It Didn’t Exist Until 1963 (11 photo + 1 video + 1 GIF)
Surtsey is a piece of land that formed in 1963, after a huge volcanic eruption that has lasted for 3 years. Now, the land is used for scientific research and observations. The focus of the work is to better understand how an ecosystem forms from scratch, without any human impact. There are only a couple of scientists that are allowed on the island’s premises, making it one of a few forbidden places on earth.
Surtsey is a piece of land that formed in 1963, after a huge volcanic eruption that has lasted for 3 years. Now, the land is used for scientific research and observations.
This Instagram account called Velvet Coke brings our beloved celebrities closer to the earth. It collects old, rarely seen photographs of famous people mostly just living their everyday lives and takes us back decades ago. A certain kind of sentiments and interesting facts that accompanies some of those pictures bring back the nostalgia of the good old days, and almost 370k followers on Instagram find it hard to handle.
This Instagram account called Velvet Coke brings our beloved celebrities closer to the earth. It collects old, ...
Instead of searching for her dream home, Jessie Lipskin decided to create it. Scrolling through eBay, Jessie fell in love with a 1966 GMC bus (the same model Keanu Reeves Drove On ‘Speed’) and instantly bought it. She spent the next few years converting the vehicle into a house on wheels, and the gorgeous results display all the effort she put in the project.
Instead of searching for her dream home, Jessie Lipskin decided to create it. Scrolling through eBay, ...
Yehuda Adi Devir is a Tel-Aviv-based illustrator who knows how to enjoy the little things. The comic artist and character designer creates adorable comics about his daily adventures with his wife, and they perfectly describe their romantic relationship.
Yehuda Adi Devir is a Tel-Aviv-based illustrator who knows how to enjoy the little things. The comic artist and character designer creates adorable comics about his daily adventures with his wife, ...
As much as we spend time with cats, they still sometimes are a true mystery to us humans. To explain what life with these furry creatures is all about, Scott Metzger has been drawing cartoons since 1996. His single-panel images cut to the very core of owning a feline, and their humorous nature might just explain to you some of the 'cat logic' that seems impossible to understand and first.
As much as we spend time with cats, they still sometimes are a true mystery to us humans. To explain what life with these furry creatures is all about, ...
Ran, Shizuoka-born artist from Japan, who is working under the name of Konel Bread, bakes amazing loaves that hide a surprise inside of them. This Japanese mom is inspired by her son’s drawings and nature, and she turns this inspiration into creative designs that could be discovered only after cutting the bread.
Ran, Shizuoka-born artist from Japan, who is working under the name of Konel Bread, bakes amazing loaves that hide a surprise inside of them.
You might know Japan as home to anime, sumo wrestlers and Cherry blossoms but What about all of their extremely innovative toilets? Have you ever Dreamed about Your train always arriving on time? Drainage canals that look like Koi ponds? Or Vending machines filled with fresh eggs?
You might know Japan as home to anime, sumo wrestlers and Cherry blossoms but What about all of their extremely innovative toilets? Have you ever Dreamed about Your train always arriving on time?
The artist, Cynthia, chose her own pet, a cockatiel named Buddy, as the focus of the comics. With playful, positive scenarios she portrays what it feels like having a parrot as a pet and showcases the joys and struggles of living with Buddy.
The artist, Cynthia, chose her own pet, a cockatiel named Buddy, as the focus of the comics. With playful, ...
Ever since Tiffany was a newborn, her mother has taken the exact same picture of her, snuggled up with her father, cat and dog, every year for 10 years. Chinese social media has been touched by the images, showing Tiffany growing up into a cute little 10-year-old, while very little else around her has changed at all.
Ever since Tiffany was a newborn, her mother has taken the exact same picture of her, snuggled up with her father, cat and dog, every year for 10 years.
It's time again for some amazing "Lowcost Cosplay". Cosplay fans know, that this hobby is not a cheap one, so ideas from the "Lowcost Cosplay" project might come in handy for many aspiring and professional cosplayers. Take a look at some of his newest costumes from bananas, pens, bubble wrap and even underwear!
It's time again for some amazing "Lowcost Cosplay". Cosplay fans know, that this hobby is not a cheap one, ...
More than 40 years ago a beautiful love story began between an Indian artist and a young Swedish woman. After defeating all the odds this beautiful couple is still together. Here’s their story.
More than 40 years ago a beautiful love story began between an Indian artist and a young Swedish woman. After defeating all the odds this beautiful couple is still together. Here’s their story.
Have you ever dreamed of living in a shed? No? Well, after seeing this barn you just might change your mind. A developer called Rob Lond-Caulk renovated an agricultural building, named The Old Grain Store, in Norfolk, UK and turned it into a luxurious home, worth over 1.3 million dollars.
Have you ever dreamed of living in a shed? No? Well, after seeing this barn you just might change your mind.
Bas-Relief is a technique as old as humankind’s very first artistic endeavors, a way of sculpting figures that are slightly raised from a flat surface. Bas-Relief sculptures could be found on the walls of all kinds of buildings and temples from ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, and now it’s making a comeback.
Russian artist Goga Tandashvili is a master of the art, bringing scenes inspired by the natural world.
Bas-Relief is a technique as old as humankind’s very first artistic endeavors, a way of sculpting figures that are slightly raised from a flat surface.
Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage presence and immense vocal talent, leading the British band Queen. Since his death in 1991, there have been quite a few debates about Mercury. For example, whether or not Freddie's vocal range spanned four full octaves. But even if we don't get any answers to some of the mysteries surrounding the great musician, there are a lot more facts that reveal just how interesting he really was.
Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage presence and immense vocal talent, leading the British band Queen. Since his death in 1991, there have been quite a few debates about Mercury.
We all know that refusing a host’s acts of generosity is not an easy feat to accomplish and often times requires certain bargaining and stealth skills. And while some are subdued into unwillingly accepting the ‘bribe’, others find ways to leave it behind. Well, this story is an excellent proof that things don’t always go as planned.
We all know that refusing a host’s acts of generosity is not an easy feat to accomplish and often times requires certain bargaining and stealth skills.
Anna Rosling Rönnlund has spent the last 15 years making global public data easier to understand and use. Trying to come up with an idea that would connect with people better than colorful charts, she started Dollar Street. The initiative had a team of photographers documenting over 264 homes in 50 countries. In each home, the photographer spent a day taking pictures of up to 135 objects, like the family’s shoes, toothbrushes, or… children’s toys.
Anna Rosling Rönnlund has spent the last 15 years making global public data easier to understand and use.
Kei Mieno is a Japanese artist born in Hiroshima who has been painting professionally for more than 10 years already. This 33-year-old painter specializes in hyperrealism, and mostly uses oil paint to create his masterpieces. Recently, Kei shared an image on Twitter of a woman lying in the river, and it left many of his followers speechless when they realized that the woman in the stream is created in the artist‘s head.
Kei Mieno is a Japanese artist born in Hiroshima who has been painting professionally for more than 10 years already.
Of all the animals known to humans, none are as expressive as cats. With their widened eyes, open mouths and that “blep-y” tongue stuck out, felines have proved time and time again that they are the reigning supremes of facial expressions. Imgur user essimaria’s 4-year-old cat Nuka is no exception!
Of all the animals known to humans, none are as expressive as cats. With their widened eyes, open mouths and that “blep-y” tongue stuck out, ...
There's a fine line between being creative and ridiculous, and these restaurants have passed it. I get it, competition in the foodservice is high. But that doesn't mean you have to serve cocktails in an umbrella. Or a chicken on a sunbathing chair.
There's a fine line between being creative and ridiculous, and these restaurants have passed it. I get it, competition in the foodservice is high.
After fur nails, you probably thought that you had seen everything. Well, we interrupt your pleasant day to bring you teeth, on fingers. More specifically, molars. Nail Sunny, a nail art chain from Russia, came up with the design, and even they don’t know if it’s a good idea or not.
After fur nails, you probably thought that you had seen everything. Well, we interrupt your pleasant day to bring you teeth, on fingers. More specifically, molars.
Superhero cinema has become one of the most popular and successful genres out there, steadily growing since the 2008 release of Iron Man. Marvel have done a great job bringing characters to the big screen, but some adjustments were made to make them appear more ‘realistic.’ But what if Marvel had stayed faithful to the original versions? What would the characters have looked like?
Superhero cinema has become one of the most popular and successful genres out there, steadily growing since the 2008 release of Iron Man.
Negro lives at the Diversified Technical Education Institute of Monterrey Casanare in Colombia. The dog was adopted by the staff and freely roams around the school’s yard. Students would sometimes buy Negro cookies at the local store, but one day the dog decided that it was time for him to stop begging for treats because he had a better plan. After careful observation, this clever dog did something unthinkable.
Negro lives at the Diversified Technical Education Institute of Monterrey Casanare in Colombia. The dog was adopted by the staff and freely roams around the school’s yard.
When a child says their first word, it’s an event to remember. But when a girl with nonverbal autism does it, it’s a reason to ugly cry in a parking lot. And that’s exactly what happened to Briana Blankenship from Athens, Alabama. Doctors said her daughter, Taylor, might never speak. But just days ago, the 5-year-old defied the odds and proved them wrong.
When a child says their first word, it’s an event to remember. But when a girl with nonverbal autism does it, it’s a reason to ugly cry in a parking lot.
Gary Andrews is a former Disney illustrator so it’s no surprise that his main coping mechanism is his ‘doodle diary’. He started his illustrated diary on his 54th birthday as a happily married father-of-two. Who would have thought that a tragedy would strike and Gary would become a widower just three years later.
Gary Andrews is a former Disney illustrator so it’s no surprise that his main coping mechanism is his ‘doodle diary’.
I’ve been working as a reef sculptor for the last 4 years and have made several installations that I’m proud of, but none nearly as much as this latest piece. This “Tree of Life” is an electrified artificial reef, which causes it to form a crust of limestone on its surfaces creating a bio-engineered habitat for the coral that we’ll garden across the sculpture.
I’ve been working as a reef sculptor for the last 4 years and have made several installations that I’m proud of, but none nearly as much as this latest piece.
The 12-year-old dachshund, named OJ, and the 6-year-old pit bull Blue Dozer have been best friends since the day they met. They share a really special bond – not only they were adopted as a pair, but also Blue Dozer is OJ’s guide because the poor dachshund is completely blind. The woman who first introduced them to each other adopted the pit bull about four years ago and already had OJ. Sadly, she recently became homeless and couldn’t keep them anymore...
The 12-year-old dachshund, named OJ, and the 6-year-old pit bull Blue Dozer have been best friends since the day they met.
26-year-old power-lifter and strength trainer Leanna Carr is from Colorado, and was visiting Dublin, Ireland, last week. Unfortunately, her experience there was not entirely positive. On April 21st, she uploaded a picture of her swollen knuckles on Twitter, caused by punching a man who sexually assaulted her on the street.
26-year-old power-lifter and strength trainer Leanna Carr is from Colorado, and was visiting Dublin, Ireland, last week. Unfortunately, her experience there was not entirely positive.
It’s been proven time and time again that not all heroes wear capes, some rock a shaggy coat of fur and run on 4 legs. Max, a 17-year-old blue heeler from Queensland, Australia, is no exception as his heroic actions are praised all over the internet.
It’s been proven time and time again that not all heroes wear capes, some rock a shaggy coat of fur and run on 4 legs.
After visual artist Akiro Tea and her boyfriend Ben started petsitting a dog, their lives changed completely. Using their new experiences as inspiration, Akiro has perfectly documented the quirks in her comic series called “Awkward Moments.” Judging by the images, looking after the pup probably made the two of them desire one as well!
After visual artist Akiro Tea and her boyfriend Ben started petsitting a dog, their lives changed completely.