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How the British Library Digitized One of the World’s Largest Books

Posted on November 12, 2017 by agogo22

The Klencke Atlas published in 1660 is one of the most famous objects in the British Library’s cartographic collection, a towering book that stands nearly 6 feet tall and reaches over seven feet wide when open. For over three centuries … Continue reading →

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The Coincidence Project: Carefully Timed Photos by Denis Cherim Make You Look Twice | Colossal

Posted on October 27, 2017 by agogo22

As part of his ongoing series titled the Coincidence Project, photographer Denis Cherim (previously) seems to find the miraculous amongst the mundane in his exquisitely timed and positioned photos that align the world in strangely satisfying ways. Playing with perspective, … Continue reading →

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New RoboBee flies, dives, swims and explodes out the of water – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on October 26, 2017 by agogo22

We’ve seen RoboBees that can fly, stick to walls, and dive into water. Now, get ready for a hybrid RoboBee that can fly, dive into water, swim, propel … Read more Source: New RoboBee flies, dives, swims and explodes out the of water … Continue reading →

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An 80-Foot Steel Kraken Will Create an Artificial Coral Reef Near the British Virgin Islands | Colossal

Posted on October 19, 2017 by agogo22

This past April a massive 80-foot steel kraken was purposefully sunk into the Caribbean Sea on top of a decorated WW2 ship. The former Navy fuel barge and its monstrous passenger were placed underwater in order to jumpstart a new … Continue reading →

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Look At This: Rain Forest Was Here – NPR

Posted on October 17, 2017 by agogo22

NPR spent 2 weeks in the Amazon to find out. Take 10 mins to look at our photos and learn about why it’s so hard for us to stop deforestation — and what could happen if we don’t. Source: Look … Continue reading →

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Yellow Street Lines Form a Park Bench Around a Tree in this Temporary Green Space by The Edible Bus Stop | Colossal

Posted on October 16, 2017 by agogo22

As part of the 2012 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in London, landscape and design consultancy The Edible Bus Stop conceived of a green space that incorporated gardens, artwork, and the conversion of a street into public space. The … Continue reading →

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Nightland: Photos by Michael Streckbein

Posted on October 15, 2017 by agogo22

Photos of a train yard at night by Cologned-based photographer Michael Streckbein. Source: Nightland: Photos by Michael Streckbein

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Why England’s new litter strategy is actually a bit rubbish

Posted on October 13, 2017 by agogo22

The strategy’s focus on rotten apples seems destined to fail. Source: Why England’s new litter strategy is actually a bit rubbish

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Bowling Alleys: Photos by Robert Götzfried

Posted on October 13, 2017 by agogo22

Never knew bowling alleys could look so stunning. This series by Munich-based photographer Robert Götzfried takes a look at bowling alleys shot in Southern Germany. Source: Bowling Alleys: Photos by Robert Götzfried

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Dekotora: Photographer highlights ‘decorated truck’ culture in Japan | Creative Boom

Posted on October 7, 2017 by agogo22

Source: Dekotora: Photographer highlights ‘decorated truck’ culture in Japan | Creative Boom

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