Author: twistedsifter

July 19, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Stunning Beauty of Seychelles [25 pics]

The Stunning Beauty of Seychelles [25 pics]

Lemuria Praslin – Photograph via IdeePerViaggiare.it The Republic of Seychelles is an island country spanning an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. It is part of the Mascarene Islands along with Mauritius and Reunion. Just northeast of Madagascar, Seychelles is situated with Zanzibar to the west, Reunion to the south and Comoros…

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July 18, 2011 at 9:05 am

Honoring the Veterans of World War II [25 pics]

Honoring the Veterans of World War II [25 pics]

Photograph by KONSTANTIN SUSLOV For his final university project, Konstantin Suslov embarked on an incredible project to honor and remember the veterans of World War II. Capturing stunning portraits of these heroes, the beautiful composition of each portrait stands as a testament to the bravery and courage of these war veterans. For current and…

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July 16, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: An Accidental Western

Picture of the Day: An Accidental Western

AN ACCIDENTAL WESTERN Photograph by GREG J SMITH Photographer’s Description: Western looking scene at sunset in the splashing of water against a pier in Kelleys Island, Ohio. via Greg J Smith on Flickr

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July 16, 2011 at 11:11 am

Connoisseurs [Comic Strip]

Connoisseurs [Comic Strip]

COMIC BY RANDALL MUNROE @ XKCD.COM

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July 15, 2011 at 9:09 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 118

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 118

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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July 14, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: A Sinkhole in the Yucatan

Picture of the Day: A Sinkhole in the Yucatan

A SINKHOLE IN THE YUCATAN PENINSULA, MEXICO Photograph by MARC FILION Photographer’s Description: A diver explores a cenote, or freshwater sinkhole, on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. [Marc Filion] The Yucatán Peninsula, in southeastern Mexico, separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico, with the northern coastline on the Yucatán Channel. The peninsula…

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July 14, 2011 at 9:05 am

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Stealth Bomber

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Stealth Bomber

Photograph by Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III/USAF Northrop Grumman’s B-2 Spirit, more affectionately known as the Stealth Bomber, is one sexy, sneaky and sophisticated piece of technology. More an alien spaceship than US Aircraft, the Stealth Bomber’s iconic design is instantly recognizable… unless of course it’s on a stealth mission. Below are ten things…

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July 13, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Champ de Mars in Paris

Picture of the Day: The Champ de Mars in Paris

THE CHAMP DE MARS IN PARIS Photograph by DILIFF The Champ de Mars (English: Field of Mars) is a large public greenspace in Paris, France, located in the seventh arrondissement, between the Eiffel Tower to the northwest and the École Militaire to the southeast. The park is named after the Campus Martius…

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July 13, 2011 at 9:05 am

This Day In History – July 13th

This Day In History - July 13th

JULIUS CAESAR IS BORN – JULY 13, 100 BC Image via The Mad Monarchist Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. He played a critical role in the gradual transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. In 60…

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July 12, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: This Dollar Bill Looks Fishy

Picture of the Day: This Dollar Bill Looks Fishy

THIS DOLLAR BILL LOOKS FISHY Artwork by MIZU KAMI via MIZU KAMI ON TUMBLR

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