Tag Archives: Culture

Ted-ED “What Causes Hallucinations”

Posted on July 9, 2018 by agogo22

From TED-ED: “We had the pleasure to create this piece for TED-ED, literally an hallucinatory experience! Proudly made by NERDO “What Causes Hallucinations” by TED-Ed Educator: Elizabeth Cox Content Producer: Gerta Xhelo Editorial Producer: Alex Rosenthal Narrator: Susan Zimmerman Associate … Continue reading →

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The World’s 10 Safest Countries to Visit Right Now

Posted on July 9, 2018 by agogo22

The Institute for Economics and Peace has released its Global Peace Index for 2018, an annual ranking of the world’s safest countries. Overall, the study found, the world is 0.27 percent less peaceful today than it was at this time … Continue reading →

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People react to being called Beautiful (Brussels, Belgium)

Posted on July 8, 2018 by agogo22
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Luminous Portraits of Sliced Fruit Glow Like Stained Glass Windows

Posted on July 7, 2018 by agogo22

Artist Dennis Wojtkiewicz paints enormous portraits of sliced fruit, often scaling four feet across or more. Each oil on canvas painting focuses exclusively on the edible subject, with dramatic backlit lighting seeming to light up the melons, citrus, apples, and … Continue reading →

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Three-Dimensional Paper Doodles Created With Playful Folds and Rips by HuskMitNavn

Posted on July 6, 2018 by agogo22

Danish artist HuskMitNavn (which translates to “Remember My Name”) is a painter, muralist, and compulsive doodler who creates clever three-dimensional drawings. The simple constructions are made from paper and pen, and depict cartoon characters in humorous situations like Mario avoiding an … Continue reading →

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Anti-War Semaphore: Hidden Meaning Encoded in a Universal Symbol of Peace – 99% Invisible

Posted on July 6, 2018 by agogo22

Flag semaphore tends to conjure images of modern-day military messaging — Navy personnel, for instance, waving bright squares of signal fabric on ships at sea. Historically, semaphore gained particular wartime prominence during the French Revolution, when it facilitated fast official … Continue reading →

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Front Row Videographer Creates Astounding Distortions While Looping Through A Roller Coaster

Posted on July 6, 2018 by agogo22

In this video by YouTube user Jeb Corliss, the adventurer takes his Go Pro camera to Six Flags Magic Mountain to film his front row ride through one of the park’s many roller coasters. As Corliss flies through the ride’s twists … Continue reading →

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Neuroscientists uncover secret to intelligence in parrots – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on July 5, 2018 by agogo22

University of Alberta neuroscientists have identified the neural circuit that may underlay intelligence in birds, according to a new study. The discovery is an example of convergent evolution between the brains of birds and primates, with the potential to provide … Continue reading →

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Vampire Bat Bites Help Shield Peruvians from Rabies

Posted on July 5, 2018 by agogo22

Researchers find some Peruvians are immune to the rabies virus, due to their exposure to the virus from vampire bat bites. Source: Vampire Bat Bites Help Shield Peruvians from Rabies

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Giant Lamps Installed In Manchester Represent The City’s Historical Innovation

Posted on July 4, 2018 by agogo22

Art and design studio Arcylicize, has created ‘The Manchester Lamps’, five oversized lamps that illuminate the city of Manchester. Ranging from 3.4m to 6m tall, each lamp offers shelter and seating for people and incorporate electric heaters for the winter months. … Continue reading →

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