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Two Divers Went To Check Out a wwii Ship Wreck, Stumbled Upon a Huge Squid Egg Sac Instead

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:46:06 +0300

A group of divers outside Ørsta in Norway were visiting a WWII shipwreck 200 meters from the coast, at the beginning of this October. On their way back, Ronald Raasch and Nils Baadness together with their team members from the research group REV Ocean discovered a mysterious floating shape. The blob that was captured on camera was floating 17 meters below the sea surface. Turns out, the pair of divers had discovered a 10-armed squid egg’s sac.

Here’s How Knitting Was Used As A Tool To Spy On Enemies During Wartime

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:14:25 +0300

It may come as a surprise, but knitting and war have a lot more in common than one may think. In many countries including the United States, wartime has almost always involved knitters. Back in the day, women were encouraged to support troops from home by knitting socks and hats for them. However, even though knitting has been always associated with an innocent hobby of older ladies, during conflicts, it became much more than that.

Vintage Style Astronomy Maps Made from Open Source Data of the Universe

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:39:21 +0300

Biology graduate student Eleanor Lutz uses her spare time working on Tabletop Whale. This science illustration blog is an outlet for her creativity, allowing her to publish drawings, infographics, and data visualizations relating to science. Her latest project, Atlas of Space, is an exciting set of astronomy maps. Using open source datasets, she’s designed incredibly artistic visualizations that have a vintage feel to them.

Life Before The Taliban: Photos Show Afghanistan Before It Plunged Into Hell

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:03:17 +0300

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.

18 Historical Mysteries That Still Nobody Can Explain

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:05:07 +0300

History is full of the unknown, and for some reason, we as humans tend to concentrate on the mysterious things more than the undeniable facts. So if you love a little mystery, you are in for a treat. rom a 2,000-year-old body that still had hair and eyelashes on it, to a text that nobody in the world can understand, this list shows you the unexplained side of the history.

20 World-Famous Buildings And Statues In The Middle Of Their Construction

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:02:37 +0300

Although only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the modern world can surely boast with a number of memorable architectural monuments. Scroll down below to see what famous structures looked like while they were being built.

This Is How 6 Castles Across The UK Looked Before Falling Into Disrepair

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:04:26 +0300

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.

10 Incredible Photos Taken Inside Music Instruments By A Romanian Photographer

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:45:34 +0300

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.

20 Strange Planets That Are Both Interesting And Terrifying

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:13:42 +0300

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.

21 Pictures That Prove Japan Is A Modern Paradise

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:25:08 +0300

BRB, booking a one-way ticket to Tokyo.

37 Times People Discovered Surprising Things Left Inside Buildings By Previous Owners

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:47:54 +0300

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.

Man Finds 100-Year-Old Photo Negatives Inside Old Box He Buys For £4

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:23:58 +0300

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.

17 Facts About Walt Disney That'll Make You Say, "How Did I Not Know This?"

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:23:05 +0300

Walt Disney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

We Made A List Of The Most Interesting Celebrity Autographs

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:53:41 +0300

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.’

This Instagram Account Is Posting Rarely Seen Old Photos Of Celebrities

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:23:37 +0300

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.

15+ Photos That Prove Japan Is Not Like Any Other Country

Thu, 31 May 2018 12:56:35 +0300

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?

Meet The Cutest Animal You’ve Never Heard Of

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:36:43 +0300

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).

This Amazing Tree That Shows How Languages Are Connected Will Change The Way You See Our World

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 09:28:40 +0300

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.

Street Artist Greg Suits Turns An Abandoned Building Into A Giant Skull

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 13:29:18 +0300

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.

18 Maps That Will Change How You See The World

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:40:57 +0300

Including some disturbing news for America.

15 Facts That Seem Totally Fake But Are Actually True

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:34:51 +0300

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?

27 Mildly-Interesting Captured Photos

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:04:13 +0300

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…

13 Mindblowing Gifs That Show You How Stuff Works

Thu, 25 Dec 2014 14:09:37 +0300

Ever wondered how everyday items work? Well, wonder no more

13 Mindblowing Gifs That Show You How Stuff Works

Thu, 25 Dec 2014 14:09:27 +0300

Ever wondered how everyday items work? Well, wonder no more

You'll Wish You Lived in These Luxurious Institutions

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:00:11 +0300

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.

Strange and Weird Animals That You Didn’t Know Exist!

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:09:25 +0400

Some really cool animals that are real and yet you’ve probably never even heard about.

GIFs That Are Actually Worth Taking The Time To Watch

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:35:35 +0400

These are actually worth your time.

This Is The Most Mind Blowing Hotel You’ll Ever See. Visit If You Dare

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:58:18 +0400

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.

Cookie Monsters

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:49:32 +0400

Pastry by Christine McConnell

Perfectly Placed Tattoos

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:03:11 +0400

A picture is worth a thousand words but a perfectly placed tattoo is worth a whole lot more.

Some Interesting Facts

Thu, 22 May 2014 14:26:59 +0400

Even though you’re around human bodies all day (after all, you have one of your very own), you probably don’t know everything there is to know about them. Each of our bodies are a miracle; it’s amazing they work the way they do, day in and day out.

There’s Something Incredibly Deceiving About These Photos

Thu, 15 May 2014 12:32:07 +0400

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.

Bloodwood Tree

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:04:20 +0400

The bloodwood tree (Pterocarpus angolensis) is a deciduous tree with a high canopy, reaching about 15m in height and has dark bark. The red sap is used traditionally as a dye and in some areas mixed with animal fat to make a cosmetic for faces and bodies. It is also believed to have magical properties for the curing of problems concerning blood, apparently because of its close resemblance to blood. The name bloodwood for these trees stems from the dark red to brown sap that accumulates on wounds on the trunks.

Random Facts

Tue, 06 May 2014 12:05:06 +0400

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.

Interesting Facts

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:49:01 +0400

Some of them sound like BS.