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Remember That Massive Coffin In Egypt That Hasn’t Been Opened In 2000 Years? They Just Opened It
Remember that ominous-looking sarcophagus that was unearthed in Alexandria, Egypt recently? The huge black coffin, unopened for over 2,000 years, kicked off a wild internet debate with people divided between wanting to know what was inside, and fearing a ‘Mummy’ style unleashing of dark forces beyond our control. Well we have news for you folks.…
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A Huge, Bare-Chested Statue Of Jeff Goldblum Just Popped Up In London
Londoners may have gotten a bit of a surprise this morning as giant, bare chested Jeff Goldblum sculpture popped up along the Thames River. The 25ft statue – in front of Tower Bridge – is to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jurassic Park in which Goldblum played heartthrob Dr Ian Malcolm. [zombify_post]
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Inventor Creates Robotic “Smart” Planter That Chases the Sun to Keep Plants in Sunlight
You've probably noticed before and wondered why it happens… your plants seem to grow towards the direction of sunlight. It's called heliotropism and is a phenomenon where leaves point in the direction of the light—the source of their nutrients. Most of the time, you’ve got to position your plants just right so that they are getting the…
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The Best Photos From the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
If there’s one magazine that continuously showcases the most beautiful pictures from around the world, it’s Nat Geo. Its prestigious photo contests attract some of the best photographers, and viewing their stunning shots you can’t help but feel your connection with Mother Earth strengthening. The 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is…
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This Girl Is Only 17 But NASA Is Already Preparing Her To Become The First Human On Mars
Have you ever wanted to become an astronaut when you were a kid? Well, did you become one? Unless you’re reading this article from the International Space Station, then the answer is probably not. Well, one girl from Baton Rouge, Louisiana is actually making that dream come true. At only 17 years old, Alyssa Carson…
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Artist Photographs People With Rare Diseases To Encourage Others To Want To Know More
With 1 in 17 people affected by rare disease you would think everyone would be interested to learn about the huge impact it has on individuals, their families and communities and yet sadly this is not the case. In the years since photographer Ceridwen Hughes's son was diagnosed, she has met hundreds of families affected…
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Artist Explores the Near Extinction of Māori Face And Body Tattoos in New Zealand
Photojournalist Michael Bradley‘s latest series, Puaki, focuses on tā moko, the permanent markings on the face and body practiced by New Zealand’s indigenous culture, the Māori. Bradley came across the concept for Puaki when looking at wet plate images where people’s tattoos often didn’t appear. It is not known if this technique was deliberately used…
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A Huge Hand-Crocheted Tree Gives Visitors to Zurich’s Train Station a Full Sensory Experience
Renowned Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto has unveiled GaiaMotherTree, a monumental installation that aims to bring the spirit of the Amazonian rainforest inside Zurich’s Central Station. Organized by the Fondation Beyeler, the project sees a twenty-meter high sculpture extending right up to the ceiling of the station concourse. its see-through structure is made of brightly colored…
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Birth Photographer Reveals How Loyal Pet Dog Was During Mother’s Pregnancy
Kristin Waner is the owner of Kristin Ann Photography. She’s a birth and newborn photographer in Odessa, Texas. This is her story: As a birth photographer, each chance I get to document a home birth is special, but this family holds a special place in my heart. I’ve had the honor of capturing the births…
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Urban Floral Cross-Stitch Street Installations by Raquel Rodrigo
Raquel Rodrigo is a set designer and artist who brings the macro details of cross-stitch embroidery to urban landscapes on the building facades around Madrid. She prepares her colorful installations beforehand with enlarged cross-stitch techniques using thick string wrapped on wire mesh before each is unrolled and affixed to a surface. Here are some of…