Author: twistedsifter

July 7, 2012 at 2:31 pm

Replacing an IMAX Screen [44 pics]

Replacing an IMAX Screen [44 pics]

After 13 years of operation on the South Bank, the British Film Institute (BFI) is replacing their massive IMAX screen, measuring 26 metres wide and 20 metres high (85 ft x 65 ft), with a brand new silver screen. The new IMAX screen is made in Canada and was shipped in a crate to…

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July 7, 2012 at 12:19 pm

Ten Alternatives to Leaning on the Tower of Pisa

picture of various tourists all posing like they are leaning on the tower of pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa’s Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo) after the Cathedral and the Baptistry. The height of the tower is 55.86…

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July 6, 2012 at 4:51 pm

Picture of the Day: Living on the Edge

alex honnold half dome yosemite free soloing no rope

LIVING ON THE EDGE Photograph by Tim Kemple The person sitting on that ledge is Alex Honnold. He’s been proclaimed the best free soloist (i.e., climbs without ropes) in the world. The startling image above (posted to Reddit and tracked down to photographer Tim Kemple) shows Mr. Honnold midway up Half Dome,…

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July 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm

The Death Star Made From a Ping Pong Ball

star wars death star made from a ping pong ball close up shot

This incredible miniature version of the Death Star made from a ping pong ball was created by a Japanese artist from Osaka. Unfortunately I’m a bit sparse on background info as all of the pages are in Japanese. The model was posted to fg-site.net where the artist goes by the username tatumaru5963. On his…

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July 6, 2012 at 9:10 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 169

guy in angry bird costume getting into his car staring at person across street taking a picture

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find the 25 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…

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July 5, 2012 at 6:57 pm

Picture of the Day: The Statue of Apennine by Giambologna

giant rock sculpture by giambologna at villa di pratolino

THE STATUE OF APENNINE BY GIAMBOLOGNA Photograph by Antonio Scaramuzzino on Flickr The Villa di Pratolino was a Renaissance patrician villa in Vaglia, Tuscany, Italy. It was mostly demolished in 1820 and its remains are now part of Villa Demidoff, 12 km north of Florence, reached from the main road to Bologna.…

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July 5, 2012 at 3:50 pm

The Rainforest Tree House in Cairns, Australia

The Rainforest Tree House in Cairns, Australia

Suspended above the forest floor on a secluded and private lot by Mt. Whitfield, the Rainforest Tree House by mmp Architects is a work of beauty. Offering incredible views amongst the forest canopy, Mt. Whitfield is mere minutes from the city of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. The architect’s goal was to build…

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July 5, 2012 at 1:35 pm

The “Before I Die” Project

standing on a bike to reach top of before i die footprint to write her submission

Copyright © Civic Center When Candy Chang lost someone she loved very much, the experience helped clarify her life but she struggled to maintain perspective. She wanted to know what was important to the people around her. Copyright © Civic Center With help from old and new friends, Candy turned the side…

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July 5, 2012 at 9:15 am

20 Amazing Fourth of July Fireworks Displays Across America

fourth of july fireworks 2012 san diego bay all going off at once due to error

All across America people celebrated Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July. In the United States it’s a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. The Fourth of July has a strong association with fireworks. All…

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July 4, 2012 at 6:57 pm

Picture of the Day: The Greatest Purely Vertical Drop in the World

Mount thor or thor peak has the greatest purely vertical drop in the entire world. a wide angle shot of the mountain black and white

The Greatest Purely Vertical Drop in the World Photograph by Peter Morgan Mount Thor, officially gazetted as Thor Peak, is a mountain with an elevation of 1,675 m (5,495 ft) located in Auyuittuq National Park, on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada. The mountain is located 46 km (29 mi) northeast of Pangnirtung and…

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