Monthly Archives: November 2011

November 30, 2011 at 5:07 pm

Picture of the Day: An Illuminated Sandcastle

Picture of the Day: An Illuminated Sandcastle

AN ILLUMINATED SANDCASTLE Photograph via jennylouwho on Reddit Spotted on Reddit (the source of all things Internet), this wonderfully illuminated sandcastle was built on Noosa Main Beach in Queensland, Australia. Unfortunately, the Sifter was unable to track down the actual artist of this terrific sandcastle. If you know, please mention in the…

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November 30, 2011 at 9:31 am

This Day In History – November 30th

This Day In History - November 30th

FIRST EVER INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCH – NOVEMBER 30, 1872 Scotland v England (1872) was the first ever official international football match to be played. It was contested by the national teams of Scotland and England. The match took place on 30 November 1872 at West of Scotland Cricket Club’s ground…

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November 29, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Grassed Tramways of Freiburg, Germany

Picture of the Day: Grassed Tramways of Freiburg, Germany

GRASSED TRAMWAYS OF FREIBURG, GERMANY Photograph by CRAZYD Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. In the extreme south-west of the country, it straddles the Dreisam river, at the foot of the Schlossberg. Historically, the city has acted as the hub of the Breisgau region on the western edge of…

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November 29, 2011 at 9:00 am

Hotel de Glace: North America’s Only Ice Hotel

Hotel de Glace: North America's Only Ice Hotel

Photograph by Xavier Dachez © Xdachez.com Located only 10 minutes from downtown Quebec City, Canada, the Hotel de Glace is America’s only ice hotel entirely made of ice and snow. Using over 500 tons of ice and 15,000 tons of snow, the 32,000 square foot (2,973 sq m) ice hotel is a truly…

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November 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Stunning Tea Field in Japan

Picture of the Day: Stunning Tea Field in Japan

STUNNING JAPANESE TEA FIELD Photograph via SoupyHands on Reddit Stunning capture of a lush tea field in Japan. Unfortunately, there was not much additional information available regarding the exact location or who the photographer is. If you know more about this lovely shot please let us know in the comments below! Until…

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November 28, 2011 at 9:05 am

Rare Photos of Egypt from the 1870s

Rare Photos of Egypt from the 1870s

Sphinx & Pyramids of Chefren and Mankaura, Giza – Photograph via NYPL Digital Gallery The New York Public Library has shared an incredible gallery of over 9,000 photographs and illustrations of the Middle East from the 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century. These include, books, albums and archival compilations. Monuments…

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November 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Miniature Northern Saw-whet Owl

Picture of the Day: The Miniature Northern Saw-whet Owl

THE MINIATURE NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL Photograph by JASON IDZERDA The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a small owl native to North America. Their habitat is coniferous forests, sometimes mixed or deciduous woods, across North America. They live in tree cavities and old nests made by other small raptors. Some are permanent residents, while…

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November 27, 2011 at 11:00 am

Feral Houses by James D. Griffioen

Feral Houses by James D. Griffioen

Photograph by JAMES D. GIFFIOEN | Prints Available In his series titled Feral Houses, photographer James Griffioen captures abandoned houses around Detroit that are slowly being devoured by nature; as weeds, grass, vines and trees slowly grow over what a family used to call home. You can find the rest of this 65-photograph…

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November 26, 2011 at 6:30 pm

Picture of the Day: The Mars Science Laboratory Rover ‘Curiosity’

Picture of the Day: The Mars Science Laboratory Rover 'Curiosity'

THE MARS SCIENCE LABORATORY ROVER ‘CURIOSITY’ Photograph by NASA/Charisse Nahser Photograph by NASA/Frankie Martin At 10:02 a.m. EST (November 26th, 2011), the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket cleared the tower at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Sealed inside the rocket’s protective payload fairing…

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November 26, 2011 at 2:30 pm

Incredible Portraits Made From A Single Pen Stroke

Incredible Portraits Made From A Single Pen Stroke

Reproduction by Chan Hwee Chong Designer Chan Hwee Chong has recreated some of the world’s most famous portraits using just a black marker and one giant outward spiral. Commissioned by Faber Castell, makers of premium art supplies, the project showcases the incredible skill of the 33-year-old father of two. An art director at…

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