Jeff Bezos made his billions with Amazon but he’s gone far, far past that now. The billionaire and one-time richest person in the world is focusing efforts on Blue Origin, the private space company he founded. Recently, Blue Origin revealed its Blue Moon lunar lander at a special event in the United States. Alongside that, the company has shown off a set of futuristic habitats that could one day support human life away from Earth.
Jeff Bezos made his billions with Amazon but he’s gone far, far past that now. The billionaire and one-time richest person in the world is focusing efforts on Blue Origin, ...
Just because cats don’t like to work doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy watching other people work. You can find cat cafes all across Japan, but Yuzu no Ie, in the town of Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, is special. That’s because it’s the only cat cafe in Japan that’s right next to a rice paddy. See, being next to a rice paddy makes Yuzu no Ie special for the cats, because the cafe’s feline staff absolutely love the view, as this adorable video shows
Just because cats don’t like to work doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy watching other people work. You can find cat cafes all across Japan, but Yuzu no Ie, in the town of Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, ...
Construction of Titanic began on March 31, 1909 when designer James Andrews laid the first keel plate in the Harland & Wolff Shipyards Belfast, Ireland. Titanic’s sister ship The Olympic had begun some three months earlier and the two ships were essentially constructed side by side by over 15,000 workers, constructing the Titanic would cost 8 employees their life working on such a mammoth and often dangerous construction site.
Construction of Titanic began on March 31, 1909 when designer James Andrews laid the first keel plate in the Harland & Wolff Shipyards Belfast, Ireland.
Veijo Rönkkönen (1942-2010) built remarkable park in Koitsanlahti, Parikkala, close to the Russian border in Finland. He worked on the site of some half a hectare for nearly 50 years. His hard work resulted in about 560 concrete statues and a magnificent garden. The young Veijo Rönkkönen was known to be very guarded. Art making was his way of communicating with the outside world.
Veijo Rönkkönen (1942-2010) built remarkable park in Koitsanlahti, Parikkala, close to the Russian border in Finland. He worked on the site of some half a hectare for nearly 50 years.
The rarest and oldest Porsche of them all will go sale in August, expecting to fetch about $20 million at auction. The 1939 Porsche Type 64 was the personal vehicle of German car designer and manufacturer Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche. It’s currently on display as part of a press preview at Sotheby’s auction house in London. This is the only surviving example of the Type 64 and was the genesis of the marque.
The rarest and oldest Porsche of them all will go sale in August, expecting to fetch about $20 million at auction.
Following the new promo video, Netflix has released 14 Stranger Things Season 3 character posters ahead of the season premiere on July 4.
Following the new promo video, Netflix has released 14 Stranger Things Season 3 character posters ahead of the season premiere on July 4.
Heartbreak is a cruel mistress – it is something we all risk when falling in love, and when we are struck down by it there is little else to do but ride out the pain. For some people, it can be a soul-crushing experience that they never truly recover from. For others, though, it can be the catalyst and motivation for fundamental change, a change that could only have risen from the ashes of a former life set aflame and burned to the ground.
Heartbreak is a cruel mistress – it is something we all risk when falling in love, and when we are struck down by it there is little else to do but ride out the pain.
A.R.D. Bakery is a London based cake design studio specialising in bespoke cakes and chocolates with a unique, graphic style.
A.R.D. Bakery is a London based cake design studio specialising in bespoke cakes and chocolates with a unique, graphic style.
Picturesque villages, majestic animals and candid human moments – captured around the world by the photographers of this year’s National Geographic Travel Photo Contest. Each year talented artists allow us to travel the globe through the lenses of their cameras, which capture breathtaking moments we would otherwise miss. The 2019 grand prize of $7,500 went to Weimin Chu for his whimsical ‘Winter in Greenland’ photograph.
Picturesque villages, majestic animals and candid human moments – captured around the world by the photographers of this year’s National Geographic Travel Photo Contest.
Twenty-nine-year-old Stanislav Komissarov, aka Slava PTRK (an abbreviation of the word “Patriot”, his alias in computer games), is a street artist from the Urals. Nowadays he lives in Moscow and travels across Russia and Europe, leaving ‘mementos’ in different cities in the form of graffiti and installations that, by and large, deal with burning social issues. He has been doing street art for about 10 years, and has been very successful in the process.
Twenty-nine-year-old Stanislav Komissarov, aka Slava PTRK (an abbreviation of the word “Patriot”, his alias in computer games), is a street artist from the Urals.
Some photos featuring a cat from Perm that really wanted to catch a pigeon. He didn’t succeed but he was trully epic.
Some photos featuring a cat from Perm that really wanted to catch a pigeon. He didn’t succeed but he was trully epic.
This is the moment a friendly grey whale calf approaches a boat asking to be petted by a passenger. Christian Miller was on a ‘Snotbot’ expedition in San Ignacio Lagoon, Mexico, on May 20, when the inquisitive whale got close to the vessel. Moving towards the boat with its mother by her side, the baby giant raised her head above the water.
This is the moment a friendly grey whale calf approaches a boat asking to be petted by a passenger. Christian Miller was on a ‘Snotbot’ expedition in San Ignacio Lagoon, Mexico, on May 20, ...
Following up on his monumental sculpture for the 2017 Venice Biennale, Support, artist Lorenzo Quinn has returned to the city with yet another phenomenal work. This time, Lorenzo built six pairs of hands joining over the historic Arsenale. At almost 50 feet (15m) high and 65 feet (20m) wide, Building Bridges is a piece that celebrates unity and is a stunning addition to the city as it hosts the 58th Venice Biennale
Following up on his monumental sculpture for the 2017 Venice Biennale, Support, artist Lorenzo Quinn has returned to the city with yet another phenomenal work.
The 1930s, although most often remembered for the economic hardship of the Great Depression, its fashion was characterized by its romance and elegance. Garments from this period shed the boyish frivolity of the 1920s and predate the War-imposed practicality of the 1940s. 1930s style wedding dresses inspired by the era of Old Hollywood movie star glamour. Sleek silky satin gowns, long beaded dresses, backless bias cut gowns in white, ivory, jewel tones or p
The 1930s, although most often remembered for the economic hardship of the Great Depression, its fashion was characterized by its romance and elegance.
From villains to princesses, Finnish artist Jirka Väätäinen has been bringing beloved Disney characters to life, and they all look like someone you’d want to meet. Recently, Jirka has started focusing on the characters a lot of us might have forgotten – fathers. There’s Tarzan’s dad, John, Pocahontas’s dad, Chief Powhatan, and a few others who now look like they’re not only capable of bringing up a child, but taking over Hollywood as well.
From villains to princesses, Finnish artist Jirka Väätäinen has been bringing beloved Disney characters to life, and they all look like someone you’d want to meet.
Danny Schleibe, the creator of a unique art form called “tapigami”, spent a whopping 200 hours making an awe-inspiring portrait of actor Bill Murray exclusively out of hundreds of rolled pieces of vinyl tape glued to a wooden panel.
Danny Schleibe, the creator of a unique art form called “tapigami”, spent a whopping 200 hours making an awe- ...
This is the cute moment a baby elephant trips up while trying to chase away a dog. Nine-month-old T-noi walked out of his enclosure when the mutt started barking. He stopped for a short time to see where the dog was going.
This is the cute moment a baby elephant trips up while trying to chase away a dog. Nine-month-old T-noi walked out of his enclosure when the mutt started barking.
God bless cats. They’ve been providing the Internet with unwitting entertainment ever since there was an Internet. And God bless metal, because duh… heavy fucking metal. But doubly God bless Frank Injection for tipping us off to the existence of the @cats_are_metal Instagram account, which combines both of those obsessins into one and is exactly what it sounds like: photos of cats with assorted metal paraphernalia.
God bless cats. They’ve been providing the Internet with unwitting entertainment ever since there was an Internet. And God bless metal, because duh… heavy fucking metal.
Venezuela resembles a land from a post-apocalyptic novel. You can see modern skyscrapers but cannot charge your phone. You can have a computer, a mobile and a flat-screen TV but still have to cook on wood-burning stoves. While shopping it’s more practical to weight money rather than count it. Millions of people are running away from the country and those who stay, often starve.
Venezuela resembles a land from a post-apocalyptic novel. You can see modern skyscrapers but cannot charge your phone.
At 101 years old, renowned Japanese photographer Tsuneko Sasamoto continues to express her artistic voice and capture stunning images. Considered to be her country’s first photojournalist at the age of 25, Sasamoto has been documenting history for over 70 years, including pre- and post-war Japan. Her photographs highlighted the country’s dramatic shift from a totalitarian regime to an economic superpower, and the social implications that arose from it.
At 101 years old, renowned Japanese photographer Tsuneko Sasamoto continues to express her artistic voice and capture stunning images.
I occasionally take on requests to restore damaged family photos in Photoshop. Some of these photos have suffered heavy damage, and I enjoy that particular challenge. Most are precious in one way or another to the client, and many times it’s the only photo someone has of a beloved or lost relative.
I occasionally take on requests to restore damaged family photos in Photoshop. Some of these photos have suffered heavy damage, and I enjoy that particular challenge.
For centuries, stories recounted by shepherds living in Corsica about meter-long cats with long sharp teeth that would attack ewes and goats at night were dismissed as a myth. However, in 2008 one such cat was accidentally caught in a chicken coop which encouraged scientists to extend their research of the new cat species.
For centuries, stories recounted by shepherds living in Corsica about meter-long cats with long sharp teeth that would attack ewes and goats at night were dismissed as a myth.
We are what we eat. But how do our diets actually reflect us? To find out, photographer Gregg Segal has traveled around the world to shoot kids from different cultures surrounded by the stuff they stuff themselves with.
We are what we eat. But how do our diets actually reflect us? To find out, photographer Gregg Segal has traveled around the world to shoot kids from different cultures surrounded by the stuff they...
Hardships not only test you, but they also reveal who your actual friends are. So when Jake, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, lost his vision, it was for his roommate Addie to step up and help him get accustomed to his new life. And she did. During the last couple of years, Addie has proved herself time and time again to be both a loyal guide and companion, absolutely worthy to be called the goodest of the good girls.
Hardships not only test you, but they also reveal who your actual friends are. So when Jake, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, lost his vision, ...
Disney has partnered Filipino designer Kevin Cobonpue to introduce a high-end Star Wars furniture line that is as stylish as it is nerdy. Cobonpue first launched the collection last fall in the Philippines, but it will now be available at select retailers and showrooms across the U.S. From fuzzy Chewbacca hair footstools to mini lightsaber-wielding Jedi lamps, this furniture is the ultimate fans dream.
Disney has partnered Filipino designer Kevin Cobonpue to introduce a high-end Star Wars furniture line that is as stylish as it is nerdy.
The world's worst ever nuclear disaster took place at Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Pripyat, Ukraine back in 1986, and its effects are still being felt today. Far from becoming the barren wasteland that many predicted after the catastrophic event the area has, in the absence of humans, become host to a great biodiversity. It really shows the power of nature to recover when left alone without us around to get in the way of things!
The world's worst ever nuclear disaster took place at Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Pripyat, Ukraine back in 1986, and its effects are still being felt today.
This Japanese Zoo Decided To Perform A Lion Escape. And it totally made sense to have a human dressed up as a lion. The fake lion was observed by the real zoo inhabitants.
This Japanese Zoo Decided To Perform A Lion Escape. And it totally made sense to have a human dressed up as a lion. The fake lion was observed by the real zoo inhabitants.
There are thousands of dogs in shelters who are waiting to be adopted. And while they patiently wait for a forever home they absolutely deserve, pups rely on shelter employees and volunteers to look after them and keep them company. It’s the most rewarding work a dog lover can do, and they certainly do their best at providing love and care for these animals.
There are thousands of dogs in shelters who are waiting to be adopted. And while they patiently wait for a forever home they absolutely deserve, ...
With just sand and water, artists from around the world have gathered in Ostend, Belgium, to create their own fantasy world full of magic. The annual sand sculpture festival is built by 40 professional artists from all around the world with this year’s theme being ‘Dreams’. Not less than 240 trucks of special sand is sculpted during one month of preparation, creating a visitors circuit that takes one hour to complete, with 150 sculptures from 2 to 6 meters
With just sand and water, artists from around the world have gathered in Ostend, Belgium, to create their own fantasy world full of magic.
There are many things to remember of the American sweetheart – a brilliant actress, an elegant princess and an exquisite fashion icon. More than 35 years after her tragic death, her inspiration and impact on fashion still remains enormous. One of the first stars to own a steady signature style, the princess is believed to possess the ability to make any clothes and accessories she wears look stylish and sophisticated.
There are many things to remember of the American sweetheart – a brilliant actress, an elegant princess and an exquisite fashion icon.
Meet Juno, otherwise known as Juno The Angry Cat on Instagram. He’s a 6-year-old Himalayan mixed cat who has better hair than all of us combined. His human recently began styling his ear fluff and his followers absolutely love it. Not to mention his facial expressions make the pictures that much better
Meet Juno, otherwise known as Juno The Angry Cat on Instagram. He’s a 6-year-old Himalayan mixed cat who has better hair than all of us combined.
Everything’s soft and round with comfy pink seats, there are plenty of accessories that obviously must be pink as well. Sounds like a little girl’s dream, right? Well, in this case, everything is very real. As it often happens in this world, the Internet always finds new ways to surprise us.
Everything’s soft and round with comfy pink seats, there are plenty of accessories that obviously must be pink as well.
The shell of a turtle is more than just a cover, it’s a vital part of the animal’s skeleton that protects its organs. And although pet turtles are usually safe from the dangers that might crack it, wild ones aren’t so lucky. Fires, and especially cars often damage them, causing serious consequences. However, not every injury they inflict is fatal. With proper care, cracked turtle shells can be fixed
The shell of a turtle is more than just a cover, it’s a vital part of the animal’s skeleton that protects its organs.
Meet Frankie, short for Frankenkitten. As you might have already noticed, Frankie’s a little different. He has four ears and had to have one of his eyes removed. However, if you told him he didn’t fit the norm, Frankie probably wouldn’t understand you. After going through everything fate threw at him, the little guy has adapted to living in the big world and his foster family is there to help when he gets a little overwhelmed.
Meet Frankie, short for Frankenkitten. As you might have already noticed, Frankie’s a little different. He has four ears and had to have one of his eyes removed.
Thomas T. Hammond, an American professor at the University of Virginia and a specialist in the history of Russia and the USSR, was taking photographs of Soviet Russia for long time, nineteen years during the 1950s, the 1960s and the 1970s. He paid many visits to the USSR with his family, saw Moscow, Leningrad, Kiev, Yaroslavl, Samarkand, Pyatigorsk, and Riga.
Thomas T. Hammond, an American professor at the University of Virginia and a specialist in the history of Russia and the USSR, was taking photographs of Soviet Russia for long time, ...
