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Rare Photos of the First Australasian Expedition to Antarctica in 1911 Have Been Discovered
A group of Australian scientists and adventurers set sail in 1911 under the leadership of Dr. Douglas Mawson, bound on a three-year journey exploring Antarctica and Macquarie Island. James Francis (Frank) Hurley was the official photographer to the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, though other members of the expedition also took photographs. Some of these photos are…
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Ancient Artworks Reveal That Medieval Doctors Probably Need To Explain Themselves
Medicine has come a long way, baby. And if these medieval medical paintings and drawings are anything to go by, we’re definitely heading in the right direction. Although these medieval medical paintings might paint a pretty gruesome picture of medieval healthcare, they definitely make for some solid memes. Vote and comment on your favorites! [zombify_post]
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Photographer Spends Hours on Bridges and Balconies to Capture Street Vendors From Above
Sometimes it takes hours, shivering out in the cold, waiting for the perfect moment. One photographer, Loes Heerink, has spent hours hanging out on bridges from four in the morning – all to capture images of Vietnam’s street vendors from above. ‘I have had a fascination for street vendors since I arrived in Vietnam,’ Loes…
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Artistic Pet Haircuts And Grooming Is A Thing Now. And We’re Not Sure It’s A Good Thing
It’s a slow day in the office so we thought we’d post something to put a smile on your face. If you’re the owner of a fluffy pet you will no doubt have experienced the shock of taking your fluffy pet to get its haircut only to be devastated when you pick up the near…
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You Can Now Wear Your Favorite Food With These Delicious-Looking Designs
Don’t let societal expectations sway you: a purse can be shaped like almost anything. As such, why lug around a boring rectangle when you can store your portable belongings in a giant piece of pasta? Netherlands-based fashion blogger and designer Rommy makes quirky accessories shaped like colorful junk food. Through her Etsy store, you can find…
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Real-Life Locations That Look Like They’re Straight Out Of A Wes Anderson Movie
Fans of Wes Anderson will be delighted to learn that there are places in this world that will make you feel like you’ve stepped behind the silver screen and straight into one of his movies. From Scotland to Portugal, from Ukraine to even North Korea, there are real-life locations that wouldn’t look out of place…
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Artist Creates Genie Who Makes Wishes With a Wholesome Message
If you’re a child of the 60’s or 70’s you’ll probably remember I Dream of Jeannie, an American fantasy sitcom starring Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie and Larry Hagman as an astronaut who becomes her master, with whom she falls in love and eventually marries. Vietnamese Artist Semi Imes has brought the genie concept back…
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Incredibly Shy Artist Illustrates A Comic Strip In An Attempt to Overcome Her Fears
In her own words, artist Jenny Jinya grew up as a shy little kid. Being shy and not having the confidence to do things other kids do can obviously have its challenges, and for Jenny these challenges continued with her into her adult life. In an attempt to try to overcome some of these difficulties,…
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Master Works of Art History Reimagined by Jeff Hamada
A little while ago, Booooooom (yes, that’s o times 7!), put a call out to the interwebs to recreate their favorite old master paintings with a modern spin. As the interwebs likes to do, all hell broke loose and professional and amateur artists alike started submitting their entries. It was so successful, in fact, that…
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Photos Document The Dramatic Changes In Bridesmaid’s Dresses Over The Years
We all know that bridesmaids should never outshine the bride. Some brides, however, seem to be taking this to the extreme when dressing up their maids of honor. Photographer Julia Pommels decided to explore the fashion trend in the wedding arena and has put together a series of vintage bridesmaids dresses that are so funny,…