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Engineering secrets of carnival floats
[From the description] Rio de Janeiro – January 29th 2013 1. Wide shot City of Samba where carnival factories operate. 2. Wide two large grasshoppers on a float car. 3. One of the grasshoppers moves. 4. Man soldering in the … Continue reading
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Amusing Finalists From This Year’s ‘Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards’
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (previously) just closed submissions for their fourth annual competition which collects the most entertaining images from wildlife photographers across the globe. Last year the Overall Winner was an adorable owl caught as it nearly toppled off a … Continue reading
Here’s the science behind the Brexit vote and Trump’s rise | Michele Gelfand
Research shows that when people feel threatened they demand ‘tighter’ social norms, says psychologist Michele Gelfand What is the essential dividing line between human beings around the world? The one between the haves and the have-nots? East and west, rural … Continue reading
‘Girl with a Pierced Eardrum’ by Banksy
Banksy just published photos of a new piece titled Girl with a Pierced Eardrum, a take on Vermeer’s famous Girl with a Pearl Earring, replacing the girl’s earring with an outdoor security alarm. Source: ‘Girl with a Pierced Eardrum’ by Banksy
Scientists reveal drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism – ScienceBlog.com
Drumming for 60 minutes a week can benefit children diagnosed with autism and supports learning at school, according to a new scientific study. The project, led by the University of Chichester and University Centre Hartpury, showed students’ ability to follow … Continue reading
What does OK stand for?
That’s O.K. with me. It’s going to be okay. OK, Google… ‘OK’ means things are fine or went well, or that something’s approved. But what does O.K. stand for and from where did the word originate? A few proposed etymologies … Continue reading
Bridgwater Carnival 2008 Highlights
A Carnival tradition stretching back over 400 years.
Falling for Fallas
Las Fallas (in Spanish), or Las Falles (in Valenciano), is a week long fiesta that engulfs the entire city of Valencia, Spain. Hoards flock to the streets to party and to see the hundreds of individual works of art (Fallas/Falles) … Continue reading
These Dolphins Taught Each Other to Moonwalk — But It Was Just a Fad
Here’s how a pod of wild dolphins in southern Australia learned how to walk on water. Source: These Dolphins Taught Each Other to Moonwalk — But It Was Just a Fad
Britain’s best places to see: Musicians’ houses and musical instruments – Museum Crush
The UK has a rich music heritage, from Holst to the Beatles. Explore the homes of some of the most influential composers and musicians in Britain, as well as sublime galleries dedicated to revealing the beauty of masterfully-crafted musical instruments. … Continue reading
Humorous Digital Collages by Les Creatonautes Give Edible Objects Animalistic Additions
A garlic-bodied bird, alligator-shaped brie, and winged salt shaker have all come out of the imaginative mind of French creative agency Les Creatonautes. This past year they have created a series of digital collages that combine sporting goods, animals, and edible … Continue reading
