TOP SPIN Photograph via riboflavins on Reddit In this perfectly timed shot, we see droplets of water spiralling outward from a spinning tennis ball. For some reason it reminds me of our own Milky Way Galaxy. A search through comments on Reddit along with a reverse image search on Google and…
Photograph by John A. Hart et al. In a paper published earlier this week in the open-access journal Plos One, a group of scientists claimed to have discovered the first new species of monkey in over 28 years. In June 2007, a previously undescribed monkey known locally as “lesula” was found in the…
A GRIZZLY BEAR GUARDS ITS MEAL Photograph by Doug Smith/Yellowstone Wolf Project In this remarkable capture from above, we see a grizzly bear guarding a massive bison carcass. The photograph was taken by Doug Smith at Yellowstone National Park. Smith, who is the leader of Yellowstone’s Wolf Project, suspects that the…
On a day marred by tragedy, an uplifting story of the human spirit emerged on the shores of Manhattan. Along with the coast guard, a group of everyday citizens worked together to accomplish the largest sea evacuation in history. Half a million people were transported in a stretch of nine hours. It was…
Welcome to the 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. Most images found on Reddit; articles typically originate from Twitter, RSS and email; videos come from a variety of sources. Any suggestions? Send a note to…
MOUNT FUJI FROM ABOVE Photograph via news.mydrivers.com In this jaw-dropping photograph we see the majestic Mount Fuji soaring above the clouds. The picture, along with two others (that are equally amazing), was posted to the Chinese website news.mydrivers.com. I was unable to find the name of the photographer but this aerial…
When a citizen of the Internet goes above and beyond, a heartfelt congratulatory gif is a great way to show your sincere appreciation. Whether it be a witty retort, constructive feedback, a delightful anecdote, or a useful comment with a credible source, these gifs will help you spread the love. Enjoy! And stay sifty…
The Eden Project is a visitor attraction in Cornwall, UK, and it is home to the world’s largest greenhouse. Inside the artificial biomes are plants that are collected from all around the world. The project is located in a reclaimed Kaolinite pit (clay China), located 1.25 mi (2 kilometres) from the town of St…
SKYDIVING INTO BURNING MAN Photograph via opi8 on Reddit In this incredible photograph we see a skydiver looking upward before his descent to the Burning Man Festival. Now in its 26th year, the annual festival takes place on the playa of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. More than 50,000 participants attended this…
In this fascinating series, artist Kim Keever creates large-scale photographs that look like landscape paintings. The effect is created by constructing miniature topographies in a 200-gallon tank. Keever then fills the tank with water. Using colored lights and the dispersal of various pigments, Keever produces these temporary and ephemeral landscapes that he then quickly…
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