Author: Twistedsifter

May 2, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: ‘Crystal’ Ice Cave in Iceland

Picture of the Day: 'Crystal' Ice Cave in Iceland

‘CRYSTAL’ ICE CAVE IN SKAFTAFELL, ICELAND Photograph via Örvar Atli Þorgeirsson Photographer’s Description: Some of the magic beauty of glacier ice lies under its outer surface. One either needs to strip the surface layer or go underneath it to see its real beauty. The centuries old ice coming down the slopes of…

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May 2, 2011 at 9:30 am

The Top 25 Ranked Freshwater Aquariums in the World

The Top 25 Ranked Freshwater Aquariums in the World

Since 2001, the International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (IAPLC) has been the largest planted aquarium design competition in the world. Hobbyists from all over the globe enter their aquariums in hopes of winning the grand prize of 1 million Yen (approx. $12K USD). However, more important than the monetary reward is the global ranking…

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May 1, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Taco Belle

Picture of the Day: Taco Belle

TACO BELLE via Reddit

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April 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Mt. Roraima 2 Billion Years in the Making

Picture of the Day: Mt. Roraima 2 Billion Years in the Making

MOUNT RORAIMA: 2 BILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING Photograph via Zadan.nl Mount Roraima is the highest of the Pakaraima chain of tepui plateau in South America. First described by the English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh in 1596, its 31 km2 summit area is defended by 400-metre-tall cliffs on all sides. The mountain…

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April 30, 2011 at 11:00 am

The Bathroom Reader [Comic Strip]

The Bathroom Reader [Comic Strip]

COMIC BY ROB DENBLEYKER @ EXPLOSM.NET

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April 29, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 107

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 107

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find the 20 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! *For those that prefer the links open in a new tab/window, try holding the CTRL key whilst clicking a link with your mouse Stay…

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April 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Sky Walker

Picture of the Day: The Sky Walker

THE SKY WALKER Photograph by photo61guy Photographer’s Description: Climbing partner at 17,000′ on Denali carrying his skis down to around 16,200′ where he will be able to ski down the rest of the way to base camp at 7200′. Taken on 6/11/07. via photo61guy on Flickr

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April 28, 2011 at 9:05 am

Crazy Party Compound in Las Vegas [20 pics]

Crazy Party Compound in Las Vegas [20 pics]

Less than 10 miles from the legendary Vegas strip lies the recently listed Primm Compound. This 10-acre luxury estate, built for wild parties and good times, can be yours for a cool $16.5 million US. With over-the-top features like an indoor shooting range, 20-car showroom and of course a grotto, an after-party here after…

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April 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Epic Aerial of Barcelona, Spain

Picture of the Day: Epic Aerial of Barcelona, Spain

EPIC AERIAL OF BARCELONA, SPAIN Photograph by ALDAS KIRVAITIS Who knew Barcelona was so…. organized! Quite impressed with the city planning, amazing! via Aldas Kirvaitis on Flickr

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April 27, 2011 at 9:05 am

This Day In History – April 27th

This Day In History - April 27th

BEETHOVEN COMPOSES FUR ELISE – APRIL 27, 1810 Portrait by Joseph Karl Stieler Ludwig van Beethoven (baptized 17 December 1770[2]–26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. The crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous…

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