Author: twistedsifter

June 27, 2014 at 9:45 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 272

The Shirk Report - Volume 272

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find the 25 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Twitter, RSS and email; videos come from everywhere. Any suggestions? Send a note to submit@twistedsifter.com 25 IMAGES – Friday? |…

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June 26, 2014 at 4:26 pm

Picture of the Day: A Watchtower for Goldfish

Picture of the Day: A Watchtower for Goldfish

Photograph by firu86 on reddit Here’s an interesting addition for your fish pond, a watchtower! I had no idea this was a thing, but a quick Google search for fish tower yields plenty of DIY videos and tutorials on how to build your own. This particular fish tower was submitted to the r/mildlyinteresting subreddit…

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June 26, 2014 at 2:58 pm

We’re Now One Step Closer to the Hoverboard

We're Now One Step Closer to the Hoverboard

Photograph by Liam McKenna for ZR Hoverboard Franky Zapata, founder of Zapata Racing, recently unveiled his latest invention, the ZR Hoverboard. According to their press kit, the device can soar up to 16 ft (5 meters) above the water and approach speeds of 25 mph (40 km/h). The Hoverboard is a surf board that…

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June 26, 2014 at 11:48 am

This Might Be the World’s Cutest Guinea Pig

This Might Be the World's Cutest Guinea Pig

Meet Booboo, a two-year old, female blond guinea pig (American crested) that belongs to photographer Megan van der Elst. Booboo lives with two other guinea pigs (Titi and Teddy). The photographer has been posting photos of Booboo and her friends to deviantART and they can also be found on her recently launched website and…

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June 25, 2014 at 3:46 pm

Picture of the Day: Landfall

Picture of the Day: Landfall

LANDFALL Artwork and Photography by ERIK JOHANSSON Website | Facebook | Prints available Artist Erik Johnansson (featured previously) has unveiled his latest artwork entitled, Landfall. While Johansson is well-known for his incredible Photoshop and retouching skills, the artist is an adept photographer and you might not realize the amount of ‘analog’ work…

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June 25, 2014 at 12:45 pm

Painting with Food by Red Hong Yi

Painting with Food by Red Hong Yi

Red Hong Yi likes to paint, just not with a paintbrush. Last year, Red challenged herself to create a new food portrait ever day for the entire month of March. Red has continued the tasty series which she shares on her wildly popular Instagram and Facebook pages. Below you will find a small gallery…

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June 25, 2014 at 10:47 am

3D Printed Sugar Cubes are Here

3D Printed Sugar Cubes are Here

Earlier this year, 3D Systems introduced their ChefJet series of kitchen-ready 3D printers for edibles. The first two printers in the series are the monochrome, countertop ChefJet 3D printer (8x8x6″) and the full-color, larger format ChefJet Pro 3D printer (10x14x8″). Both are expected to be available in the second half of 2014. ChefJet printable…

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June 24, 2014 at 6:49 pm

Picture of the Day: Balloon Ride in Cappadocia

Picture of the Day: Balloon Ride in Cappadocia

Photograph by Joyce | gypsyjoyce.com In this amazing photograph by Gypsy Joyce, we see a number of travellers ascending for balloon rides in Cappadocia, Turkey. This was Joyce’s first ever hot air balloon experience and she captured it beautifully. The area is very popular for balloon rides and costs typically range between 90 –…

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June 24, 2014 at 8:50 am

These Abstract Street Artworks Look Like Portals to Another Dimension

These Abstract Street Artworks Look Like Portals to Another Dimension

In an ongoing series of abstract 3-D artworks, German street artist 1010 has an amazing ability to create depth on walls with pieces that look like portals to another dimension. Information is sparse on the artist but you can see his work and unique style on his website, Facebook and Flickr pages. 1.…

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June 23, 2014 at 4:56 pm

Picture of the Day: The First Image of Earth from Another Planet

Picture of the Day: The First Image of Earth from Another Planet

THE FIRST IMAGE OF EARTH FROM ANOTHER PLANET Photograph by NASA/JPL/Cornell/Texas A&M This is the first image ever taken of Earth from the surface of a planet beyond the Moon. It was taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit one hour before sunrise on the 63rd Martian day, or sol, of its…

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