Yearly Archives: 2011

October 11, 2011 at 9:05 am

21 Hilarious Pics of Terrified People at Nightmares Fear Factory

21 Hilarious Pics of Terrified People at Nightmares Fear Factory

Photograph by NIGHTMARES FEAR FACTORY @ NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA Legend has it that Nightmares Fear Factory used to be an old coffin factory in Niagara Falls, Canada. The haunted building is now open to the public but you are cautioned to enter at your own risk… The popular walk-through attraction even includes a Chicken…

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October 10, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Bourtange Star Fort in Groningen, Netherlands

Picture of the Day: Bourtange Star Fort in Groningen, Netherlands

BOURTANGE STAR FORT IN GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS Photograph by Gebruiker:Bourtange Bourtange (53.0066°N 7.1920°E) is a star fort and village in the Westerwolde region of the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Vlagtwedde, and lies about 32 km northeast of Emmen. The fortifications were initially built during the…

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October 10, 2011 at 9:32 am

This Artist Transforms US Banknotes Into Hilarious Portraits

This Artist Transforms US Banknotes Into Hilarious Portraits

Artwork by JAMES CHARLES Any artwork associated with the ‘almighty dollar’ carries extra meaning. On the surface, manipulation of currency in any form is illegal. So any tampering, even a simple doodle, is a form of rebellion. The deeper you go, the narrative ‘gets richer’, raising questions about society’s value of the dollar…

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October 9, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Hi Friend!

Picture of the Day: Hi Friend!

HI FRIEND! Photograph by MARCO BALZANI A candid capture between a child an a beluga whale in Valencia, Spain. If you like it, this image by Marco Balzani is available for purchase. via [d.o.c.] on Flickr SEE MORE ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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October 9, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Idyllic Landscapes Recreated from Junk

Idyllic Landscapes Recreated from Junk

Artwork by TOM DEININGER Born in Boston and now living in Bristol, Rhode Island, artist Tom Deininger uses thousands of pieces various junk materials to create incredible works of art. The pieces themselves are massive, reaching heights of 10 feet (3 meters) and widths of 20 feet (6 meters). They are also highly intricate…

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October 8, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Lembah Spa in Ubud, Bali

Picture of the Day: Lembah Spa in Ubud, Bali

LEMBAH SPA IN UBUD, BALI Photograph by Lembah Spa Perched atop a gorgeous valley with spectacular views overlooking the Petanu River gorge, Lembah Spa is considered one of Bali’s most tranquil settings. Treatments have been meticulously developed combining Western knowledge with traditional, time-honored Balinese wellness techniques handed down over centuries. via…

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October 8, 2011 at 1:00 pm

15 Celebrity Portraits Painted Like Russian Generals

15 Celebrity Portraits Painted Like Russian Generals

Bill Murray – Artwork by STEVE PAYNE @ Replaceface In the early 1800’s, an English portraitist by the name of George Dawe (Feb 6, 1781 – Oct. 15, 1829) painted 329 portraits of Russian generals active during Napoleon’s French invasion of Russia (1812). Contemporary artist Steve Payne has updated these famous portraits to…

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October 8, 2011 at 9:00 am

So Naive [Comic Strip]

So Naive [Comic Strip]

COMIC BY ALEX CULANG & RAYNATO CASTRO @ BUTTERSAFE.COM

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October 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Sailing to the Extreme!

Picture of the Day: Sailing to the Extreme!

SAILING TO THE EXTREME! Photograph by Oracle Racing USA-17 (formerly known as BMW Oracle Racing 90 or BOR90) is a 90 ft (27 m) LWL, 90 ft (27 m) beam, sloop rigged one-off racing sail trimaran built by the USA sailing team BMW Oracle Racing for use in a Deed of Gift…

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October 7, 2011 at 9:23 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 130

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 130

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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