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I Went To Syria And It Was One Of The Most Heartbreaking Experiences I’ve Had

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:29:44 +0300

We’ve all heard about the mind-boggling events happening in Syria over the last 10 years. The rebels and the army advancing on each other’s positions. The terrorist attacks. The airstrikes. The millions of refugees escaping the country whatever way they can. The destroyed cities and much more. For years that was all, it was – thoughts. However, recently I finally got the chance to get inside of Syria and see it all first hand.

25 Rare And Cool Polaroid Prints Of Teen Girls In The 1970s

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:47:27 +0300

The 1970s were a party, full of exploration without explanation. They were all about discovery. The 1970s were colorful and innovative. The world stood at its most creative precipice of all. Colors and design exploded; television was cool and getting cooler, fashions… well, unfortunately they were what they were, but everything else in general was just plain far out. These old instant film photos captured teen girls during the 1970s.

15 Totally Funny Wife Fails That Are Also Really, Really Uncomfortable

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:40:06 +0300

They tried, they failed, they laughed about it

Woman Celebrates Her 107th Birthday, Says The Secret To Her Life Is Never Getting Married

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:32:04 +0300

The woman living in the Bronx in New York attributes her long life to a peculiar reason, one you wouldn’t necessarily expect to hear. No, it’s not just eating healthy or having lots of close friends. According to Louise Jean, her secret is staying single. She told the media: “I think the secret of 107: I never got married. I think that’s the secret. My sister says, ‘I wish I never got married.’

Japan’s First Female Photojournalist is Still Shooting at the Age of 101

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:33:47 +0300

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.

Interview: Artist Gives Discarded Household Objects New Life with Cross-Stitch Coverings

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:17:11 +0300

From vintage typewriters to old sewing machines, many household objects of the past have their own unique charm that makes them irresistible to antique collectors. Sweden-based artist Ulla Stina-Wikander is one of many vintage aficionados, but she doesn’t just collect old items—she turns them into art. The talented artist gives outdated technology, furniture, and tools a new lease on life by covering them with colorful cross-stitch embroidery designs.

Amazing Black & White Photographs That Capture Everyday Life Of Paris From The 1930s And Early 1940s

Wed, 08 May 2019 20:59:41 +0300

Roger Schall (1904-1995) was a renowned French photographer of the 1930s & 1940s. He worked in all photographic disciplines from fashion, portraits, nudes, still life and reportage. From June of 1940 to August 1944, Schall photographed German occupied Paris, hiding his negatives so they wouldn’t be found. Schall also documented post-war Paris and continued working as a photographer into the 1970s.

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.

30 Famous People Who Didn’t Make It Until After Age 30

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:37:01 +0300

A lot of people give up on their dreams because they think they are too old. Well, judging from the stories of so many successful people, if you're are in your 20's, there's a good chance success is still coming to you. Yet it doesn't always feel like that, especially when it looks like everyone has flourishing careers by the time they turn 25. Famous people to prove that sometimes it takes a little longer to get at the top of your game

Guy Who Was Supposed To Live For 6 Years After Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Lives For 20+ Years

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:35:11 +0300

When Michael Moyles was 27, he received an injury that changed his life completely. Although the CT scan showed no serious injury and the doctors allowed him to return home the next evening, they decided to run an MRI scan, as a precaution. That’s when things started going downhill.

30 Amusing Wildlife Photos By Award-Winning Austrian Photographer

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:53:31 +0300

Julian Rad, a wildlife photographer from Austria, shows the most lovable wildlife shots of squirrels, hamsters, and foxes that you’ve probably ever seen. Back in 2015, he won the renowned Comedy Wildlife Photography Award with his image of a running hamster, titled "Rush hour".

Award-Winning Photojournalist Disappears In China

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:43:22 +0300

Lu Guang’s photos have exposed the sides of China that its government isn’t keen on talking about: drug addicts, HIV patients, environmental problems, and so on. This time, however, the award-winning photographer has himself become the center of a story. His wife Xu Xiaoli claims she hasn’t heard from her husband since the 3rd of November.

This Mom’s Brutally Honest Comics Show How Your Life Changes After Having Kids

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:29:03 +0300

Sometimes we need a major life-changing event to really put things into perspective. As the classic song goes: “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” What bigger life-changing event is there than having a child? Weng Chen, the genius behind The Messycow Comics, has created a series of ‘before and after kids’ comics that nails this change in perspective perfectly, and will leave all you parents out there nodding your heads in agreement!

25 Hilariously Honest Comics That Perfectly Capture Annoying Everyday Moments

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:00:22 +0300

“Why does this always happen to me?” we like to ask after the tiniest mishaps and disappointments. Well, it doesn’t. Coffee spills and power shortages happen to everyone. To remind us that the universe doesn’t have its favorites, London-based artist Natalya Lobanova draws comics about universal everyday struggles we face, and she’s doing a darn good job, too.

Great-gran claims she has drunk nothing but Pepsi for 64 years

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:00:58 +0300

A GREAT-gran claims she has drunk nothing but Pepsi for 64 years and says she wouldn’t go near a glass of water even if she was dying of thirst. Jackie Page, 77, downs a can of the fizzy pop every morning and can guzzle up to four a day. She has sipped an estimated 93,440 cans of Pepsi - and nearly 3,000kg of sugar or the equivalent of three million sugar cubes - since she first started drinking it as a 13-year-old in 1954.

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.

Girl Illustrates Life With Her Dog And The Pictures Will Melt Your Cold Heart

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:51:12 +0300

Yaoyao Ma Van As, currently living in Los Angeles, has worked with many famous brands, like Disney TV Animation, Warner Brothers Animation, Rick and Morty, Stoopid Buddy Studios, Starburns Industries, but today let's focus on her personal project - a series of heartwarming illustrations about a girl and a dog.

You’ll Be Laughing Out Loud While Reading These 25+ Pie Comics

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:10:48 +0300

John McNamee is the artist behind Pie Comic, hand-drawn comics that feature a dry, sarcastic humor that hits you hard in the chuckles. John started drawing Pie Comics back in college, and just never stopped. He has since worked for satirical news organization 'The Onion' and now works for Cartoon Network.

Artist Keeps Illustrating Everyday Life With His Wife

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:31:08 +0300

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.

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?

This Man Has Been Creating Cat Cartoons For Over 20 Years, And Here Are 40 Of The Best Ones

Thu, 31 May 2018 12:35:03 +0300

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.

Disney Animator Illustrates Life With Two Children After His Wife Dies, And It Will Break Your Heart

Fri, 04 May 2018 15:00:28 +0300

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.

9 Adorable “Awkward Moments” Every Couple With A Dog Will Relate To

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:58:32 +0300

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!

76 y.o. “Babushka of Baikal” Lives Alone In Siberia And Skates Across Baikal Every Day

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:53:09 +0300

76 years old grandmother Lyubov Morekhodova from Siberia is not an ordinary pensioner. Lyubov learned to skate at the age of seven and now she spends her retirement days gliding across one of the deepest lakes in the world – Baikal. Retired technology engineer lives in a modest house and takes care of her beloved animals consisting of dogs, a cat, hens, roosters, calves, bulls, and cows.

7 Deadly Sins In The Modern World You’re Probably Guilty Of

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:51:22 +0300

The seven deadly sins is a classification of vices within Christian teachings that originated around 3rd century AD. To shed new light on the grouping, Ari Paul has tweeted its updated version, and it instantly went viral.

Here’s What It’s Like To Live With Juniper The World’s Happiest Fox

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:21:43 +0300

I’m Jessika Coker, owner of Juniper Fox, a two-year-old domestic fox who has over 2 million fans on Instagram. We live in the Florida Panhandle with a Malamute mix dog named Moose, a young male fox named Fig, and two Sugar Gliders named Petunia and Peach and quite a few reptile friends. Caring for animals has always been a passion of mine and I am working to start my own rescue for animals in need.

After Almost Losing My Life In 2016, I Made Sure 2017 Was The Best Year Of My Life

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:14:10 +0300

At the very end of 2016, I was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and ended up going through a 4 hour-long plastic surgery that cost over $10,000, which saved my life…

Artist Keeps Illustrating Everyday Life With His Wife In Comics And We’re Not Jealous At All

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:47:44 +0300

We just love these comics by Israeli artist Yehuda Adi Devir! We have more cute and oh-so-relatable snapshots of the domestic bliss Yehuda and his wife Maya share. The pre-wedding love affair has been presented endlessly as the height of romance, but we think that the everyday love that these two share, from the weird habits and quirks to simply helping each other carry the shopping, is much more romantic in its simple and lasting beauty.

Japanese Mom Captures Her Life With Her Twins And Triplets And It’s Just Too Adorable

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:17:56 +0300

Have five children – one set of triplets and one set of twins - might sound crazy and messy, right? But when asked to describe her life with 4-year-old triplets and almost 7-year-old twins in one word, the Japanese mom Sachina offered two: “organized chaos.” The mom is interested in children’s fashion and loves dressing up her triplets.

10+ Dentists With An Awesome Sense Of Humor

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 09:25:35 +0300

Dentists have it pretty hard - they're rummaging in peoples' mouths for a smile even though most of their patients are petrified and uncooperative. Luckily, there are some who think outside the box to make the situation better for everyone.

10+ Beauty Queens On The Catwalk Vs Real Life

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:14:52 +0300

It goes without saying that beauty queens are, well, beautiful. But as you can see from the pictures below, they're even more beautiful when they're not on the catwalk.

16 Times We Realized Mistakes Were Made

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:11:47 +0300

Whatever the case, mistakes happen and everyone makes them from time to time. But don't feel bad! We're here for ya with a little bit of an empathetic pic dump. Today, we're looking at some of the funnier times people messed up and had to just blatantly admit their mistakes.

17 Pictures That Perfectly Capture What It’s Like To Have Pets

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:07:33 +0300

#PetLife

Amazing Russia – Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 10:15:49 +0300

Russia is the biggest country in the world. When most people think of it, what comes to mind is the Kremlin, colorful domed churches, and maybe some snow and bears. This unusual advertising campaign challenges those typical views, showing sides of Russia not often seen even by Russians themselves. PayPal went and visited five of their customers who live in far-off places, creating an amazingly beautiful project documenting the lives of ordinary Russians.

24 People That Are Now Totally Dead After These Pictures Were Taken

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 10:28:31 +0300

DEAD. BYE.