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Not Now: A Table to Avoid Conversation by Michael Beitz

This sculpture by artist Michael Beitz maybe just the perfect table to avoid having a conversation with your significant other after an argument or a bad date. Source: Not Now: A Table to Avoid Conversation by Michael Beitz

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Dizzying New Kaleidoscopic GIFs by Anna Taberko | Colossal

Illustrator and animator Anna Taberko (previously) continues to produce lovely kaleidoscopic animations that depict the blooming of flowers, the evolution of animals, and the flight of bees. Most of her pieces begin life as traditional hand-drawn cel animation before being … Continue reading

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Mocidade share 2017 Carnival title with Portela | Brazil the Guide

After lodging an appeal with the League of Samba Schools, that are responsible for the parade of the top samba schools, it was decided that Mociade should share the title of champions of the 2017 c… Source: Mocidade share 2017 … Continue reading

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Fruits of the Brazilian Street Market – Sakerinha

Something that I absolutely love about living in Brazil is the availability of such a delicious range of ‘exotic’ fruits and juices. There’s a street market next to my apartment b… Source: Fruits of the Brazilian Street Market – Sakerinha

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Notting Hill Carnival | Perspectives on Life, the Universe and Everything

Biggest street party in Europe, if you ever plan to be in London in end August then don’t miss the show. The colours are just amazing and the mood is jubilant and intoxicating (literally) 🙂 Source: Notting Hill Carnival | … Continue reading

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This ballet dancer will change everything you thought the dancers’ bodies – The hidden world

Has always been characterized by ballet dancers uniform look of a body thin and frail physique and subtle, which suits this classic dance genre. Although adherence to one particular body structure,… Source: This ballet dancer will change everything you thought … Continue reading

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Manchester Irish Festival | Official Venues

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The century of American global domination of language is over, a linguist says — Quartz

The internet and US isolationism could change the way the world talks. Source: The century of American global domination of language is over, a linguist says — Quartz

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Next-Level Food Carving on Fruits and Vegetables by ‘Gaku’ | Colossal

Japan has a rich tradition of food carving called mukimono. If you’ve ever eaten at a fancy restaurant in Japan you might have found a carrot carved into a bunny, garnishing your plate. But in the hands of Japanese artist … Continue reading

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Smithsonian Announces Eye-Opening Finalists of Their 14th Annual Photo Contest | Colossal

Smithsonian just released the 70 finalists for their 14th annual photo contest and is currently accepting votes for their Readers’ Choice award. This year Smithsonian received some 48,000 submissions from photographers in 146 countries and territories from which they selected … Continue reading

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