In 1967, Dr. William Podlich took a two-year leave of absence from teaching at Arizona State University and began a stint with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to teach in the Higher Teachers College in Kabul, Afghanistan. His wife Margaret and two daughters, Peg and Jan, came with him. Outside of higher education, Dr. Podlich was a prolific amateur photographer and he documented his family’s experience.
In 1967, Dr. William Podlich took a two-year leave of absence from teaching at Arizona State University and began a stint with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, ...
There is something wonderful about visiting castles. As you walk through the ruins, your imagination begins to fill in the blanks about the people who lived there, the history of the place and the architectural details that have been lost. But what if you didn’t need to use your imagination? Luckily, the digital age has given us the tools to recreate the complete picture by rebuilding these incredible castles without any heavy lifting.
There is something wonderful about visiting castles. As you walk through the ruins, your imagination begins to fill in the blanks about the people who lived there, ...
Romanian artist Adrian Borda doesn’t play any musical instrument. But that doesn’t mean he can’t use them to mesmerize us. As an artistic experiment, Borda has started shooting them from the inside, and the view from within is just as mystical as the notes that come out from there.
Romanian artist Adrian Borda doesn’t play any musical instrument. But that doesn’t mean he can’t use them to mesmerize us.
We all know that the space is weird as it is - its mysteriousness is exactly the reason why people were fascinated with the night sky since the beginning of our time. There are things there that are beyond our comprehension and that defy our traditional laws of physics. Hence, no matter how hard we try to understand and explain our vast universe, there will always be mysteries out there that are yet to be unraveled.
We all know that the space is weird as it is - its mysteriousness is exactly the reason why people were fascinated with the night sky since the beginning of our time.
BRB, booking a one-way ticket to Tokyo.
BRB, booking a one-way ticket to Tokyo.
History is all around us, and if you look hard enough, sometimes it can be right under your feet... in the basement. Here is a list of people who made unintentional 'archeological' discoveries and then found a way to put them to good use.
History is all around us, and if you look hard enough, sometimes it can be right under your feet... in the basement.
Rummaging through old artifacts at an antique sale can make you feel like an archeologist on a dig and every now and then you come across a true commodity. Well, that’s what happened to Greg Pack, 70, in Essex, England.
Rummaging through old artifacts at an antique sale can make you feel like an archeologist on a dig and every now and then you come across a true commodity.
Walt Disney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.
Walt Disney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.
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.
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, ...
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?
Ever heard of an aardwolf? If the answer is no then prepare yourself for the cutest animal you never even knew existed. It comes from the same family as the hyena, which explains why they look so similar, but unlike their bone-chomping cousins, aardwolves prefer to munch on termites, much like an aardvark (the word “aard” actually comes from the Dutch word “aarde” by the way, which means earth).
Ever heard of an aardwolf? If the answer is no then prepare yourself for the cutest animal you never even knew existed.
Did you know that most of the different languages we speak today can actually be placed in only a couple of groups by their origin? This is what illustrator Minna Sundberg has captured in an elegant infographic of a linguistic tree which reveals some fascinating links between different tongues.
Did you know that most of the different languages we speak today can actually be placed in only a couple of groups by their origin?
The street artist Greg Suits, aka Suitswon, transformed an abandoned building into a giant skull, perfectly using the gaping holes of the half-collapsed wall. An excellent creation located in New York, in the district of Greenpoint.
The street artist Greg Suits, aka Suitswon, transformed an abandoned building into a giant skull, perfectly using the gaping holes of the half-collapsed wall.
Including some disturbing news for America.
Including some disturbing news for America.
Some facts just sound too good, or too bizarre, to be true. It's funny how strange our world really is when you stop and think about it. Like, did you know there's a Banyan tree out there that's bigger than your average Walmart? Uhhh... what? How is that even possible?
Some facts just sound too good, or too bizarre, to be true. It's funny how strange our world really is when you stop and think about it.
Sometimes we find random things in our daily routine and find them mildly-interesting. Here is an interesting showcase about such gentle situations captured on photos…
Sometimes we find random things in our daily routine and find them mildly-interesting. Here is an interesting showcase about such gentle situations captured on photos…
Ever wondered how everyday items work? Well, wonder no more
Ever wondered how everyday items work? Well, wonder no more
Ever wondered how everyday items work? Well, wonder no more
Ever wondered how everyday items work? Well, wonder no more
Being incarcerated is a very serious thing. What many people don't realize, though, is that sometimes being in jail can be...enjoyable. In other countries, the jails and prisons make an inordinate amount of money from donors. They end up spending their money on things that are downright bizarre.
Being incarcerated is a very serious thing. What many people don't realize, though, is that sometimes being in jail can be...enjoyable.
Some really cool animals that are real and yet you’ve probably never even heard about.
Some really cool animals that are real and yet you’ve probably never even heard about.
When you go to a hotel, the one thing you expect without thinking is to get a good night’s sleep. You’re certainly paying for it. Well, if that’s the case you DEFINITELY shouldn’t stay at the Propeller Island City Lodge
But if you’re looking for the most “unique” stay you’ll ever rack up on your credit card, check out these insane 31 outrageous rooms. Just don’t plan on sleeping there anytime soon.
But if you’re looking for the most “unique” stay you’ll ever rack up on your credit card, check out these insane 31 outrageous rooms. Just don’t plan on sleeping there anytime soon.
When you go to a hotel, the one thing you expect without thinking is to get a good night’s sleep. You’re certainly paying for it.
There are some artists that just stand out from the rest. What makes Tom Eckert’s art so special is its weightless quality (and something that’ll take you a few moments to notice). His pieces typically focus on a surreal scene that usually features cloths and linens. At first, you might not be impressed. When you realize what his work really is, you may be more taken aback.
That’s because Tom is a sculptor, and every single one of these delicate pieces is made entirely out of wood.
That’s because Tom is a sculptor, and every single one of these delicate pieces is made entirely out of wood.
There are some artists that just stand out from the rest. What makes Tom Eckert’s art so special is its weightless quality (and something that’ll take you a few moments to notice).
These random facts probably won't help you all that much in life, but they will definitely make you sound a little bit smarter than you actually are.
These random facts probably won't help you all that much in life, but they will definitely make you sound a little bit smarter than you actually are.
Most people like the idea of running their own business, but coming up with an original idea is harder than it seems. Some people never quite manage it. If you’re lucky, you might be able to think of a brand-new invention that you could market to the masses. The inventors of the products below were able to think of some novel ideas… but they’re equal parts crazy and genius.
Most people like the idea of running their own business, but coming up with an original idea is harder than it seems. Some people never quite manage it.
What is particularly impressive about the following adverts is how they seamless blend into and utilize the environment they're in. Personal trainers dangling from telephone cables doesn't sound like the smartest of ideas, until you see it in action. Likewise, placing a giant 3D crocodile at the bottom of an escalator is nothing short of advertising genius and a reminder to always watch your step. Here's 15 impressive adverts that are defining just how creative companies are...
What is particularly impressive about the following adverts is how they seamless blend into and utilize the environment they're in.
Optical illusions are such fun because, even if you know your eyes are being fooled, they are fooled anyway. It’s a wonderful feeling, to get lost in an illusion. That’s why, as a kid,
Eye Spy books were the best. A talented artist by the name of
Josh Sommers created some optical illusions that I think are just too cool not to share. He is a photographer and artist specializing in photo illustration, photo manipulation, panoramic and landscape photography… and boy, is he good. They may...
Eye Spy books were the best. A talented artist by the name of
Josh Sommers created some optical illusions that I think are just too cool not to share. He is a photographer and artist specializing in photo illustration, photo manipulation, panoramic and landscape photography… and boy, is he good. They may...
Optical illusions are such fun because, even if you know your eyes are being fooled, they are fooled anyway. It’s a wonderful feeling, to get lost in an illusion.
These are real animals that live among us
These are real animals that live among us
How to find creative solutions to everyday problems
How to find creative solutions to everyday problems
Lisa Moran, an artist in Ireland, sketches images or paints them on her hands so that she can create half-masks against her own face. She made Skin Deep for Halloween. The impressive Reconstructive Surgery was just a casual image she colored between exams.
Lisa Moran, an artist in Ireland, sketches images or paints them on her hands so that she can create half-masks against her own face. She made Skin Deep for Halloween.
A story of real Castaway, who spent 14 months drifting alone in the Pacific ocean
A story of real Castaway, who spent 14 months drifting alone in the Pacific ocean
A PASSENGER has been busted using his airline ticket in a rather surprising way.
A PASSENGER has been busted using his airline ticket in a rather surprising way.
He will have to write 826 notes for every day until his daughter finishes school.
He will have to write 826 notes for every day until his daughter finishes school.
