Yearly Archives: 2011

August 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The End is Nigh

Picture of the Day: The End is Nigh

THE END IS NIGH Photographs by AP Photo/ALEXANDRE MENEGHINI People celebrate the capture in Tripoli of Muammar Qaddafi’s son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, at the rebel-held town of Benghazi, Libya, early Monday, on August 22, 2011. Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met little resistance…

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August 22, 2011 at 9:04 am

The Birth of a Meta-Picture

The Birth of a Meta-Picture

So last year on Reddit, a member asked a simple question: Hey Reddit, what tattoos do you have? Amongst the hundreds of replies was a seemingly innocent photograph by a user named Saend (pictured above) who added: Please don’t ask me how I managed to take this picture… Of course, being the upstanding online…

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August 21, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Igloo Village Resort in Finland

Picture of the Day: The Igloo Village Resort in Finland

THE IGLOO VILLAGE RESORT IN FINLAND Photographs courtesy of HOTEL KAKSLAUTTANEN Located in the Arctic Circle of Finalnd, Hotel Kakslauttanen can be found in the Saariselkä fell area amidst beautiful Lapland scenery in the vicinity of the Urho Kekkonen National Park. In the winter, the Igloo Village of Kakslauttaner offers a variety…

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August 20, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: A Picture of a picture of a picture

Picture of the Day: A Picture of a picture of a picture

A PICTURE OF A PICTURE OF A PICTURE Photograph by ZE LITTLE MAN -= I N C E P T I O N =- via Reddit

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August 20, 2011 at 11:00 am

The Thinker of Tender Thoughts [Comic Strip]

The Thinker of Tender Thoughts [Comic Strip]

COMIC BY SHEL SILVERSTEIN @ SHELSILVERSTEIN.COM

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August 19, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 123

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 123

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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August 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Blue Milk Mushroom

Picture of the Day: The Blue Milk Mushroom

THE BLUE MILK MUSHROOM Photograph by DAN MOLTER Lactarius indigo, commonly known as the indigo milk cap, the indigo (or blue) Lactarius, or the blue milk mushroom, is a species of fungus in the Russulaceae family of mushrooms. A widely distributed species, it grows naturally in eastern North America, East Asia, and…

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August 18, 2011 at 9:05 am

50 Funniest Sports Faces In Motion

50 Funniest Sports Faces In Motion

Everyone has taken an unflattering photo. In the age of digital where everyone has a camera, they can’t all be perfect. Now imagine you’re an athlete competing at the highest level. Not only are you in top physical form but your ability to concentrate and focus is paramount. Now replace all of those crappy…

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August 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: London Nights

Picture of the Day: London Nights

LONDON NIGHTS Photograph by JASON HAWKES Stunning aerial photograph of London at night by Jason Hawkes. The Tower Bridge and the Thames can be seen in the center of the picture. via The Big Picture: London from above, at night

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August 17, 2011 at 9:16 am

This Day In History – August 17th

This Day In History - August 17th

‘FANTASMAGORIE’, FIRST ANIMATED CARTOON EVER – AUGUST 17, 1908 Inspired Artwork by Tumblehead Animation Studios Fantasmagorie is a 1908 French animated film by Émile Cohl. It is one of the earliest examples of traditional (hand-drawn) animation, and considered by film historians to be the first animated cartoon The film, in all…

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