Author: twistedsifter

May 19, 2009 at 7:21 am

Star Gazing: The Darkest Skies in North America

Star Gazing: The Darkest Skies in North America

To really observe the stars the sky must be dark. Above the Davis Mountains of West Texas, you will find the darkest skies in North America. Which is why for the last 32 years, the annual Texas Star Party has gathered here to look up and gaze in wonder at the beauty of the cosmos.…

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May 17, 2009 at 3:10 pm

The Habitat ’67 Residences by Moshe Safdie – Montreal, Canada

The Habitat '67 Residences by Moshe Safdie - Montreal, Canada

Designed by Moshe Safdie for the 1967 World’s Fair (Expo ’67), Habitat 67 served as the temporary residence for many of the world’s visiting dignitaries. Expo ’67 has been widely regarded as the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th century, with over 50 million visitors and 62 nations participating. The Habitat project began as…

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May 15, 2009 at 2:30 am

The Friday Shirk Report – May 15, 2009 | Volume 5

The Friday Shirk Report - May 15, 2009 | Volume 5

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 25 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! 25 IMAGES – What up now son? This is how we do. – Emo pigeon – Manatee Ramirez – The condo on the right is ridiculous. Every unit has a pool.…

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May 8, 2009 at 1:33 am

The Friday Shirk Report – May 8, 2009 | Volume 4

The Friday Shirk Report - May 8, 2009 | Volume 4

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 25 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! 25 IMAGES – 0-60 in 17 seconds – How NOT to spend your advance money + backwards pants bonus = fail – Make love, not war. It was the obvious caption.…

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May 1, 2009 at 1:55 am

The Friday Shirk Report – May 1, 2009 | Volume 3

The Friday Shirk Report - May 1, 2009 | Volume 3

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 25 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Please note there will now be 25 images every week moving forward. Enjoy! 25 IMAGES: – Balancing rocks is for posers – Ouch for Malaysia – Macro Mold – When parents get…

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April 24, 2009 at 2:00 am

The Friday Shirk Report – April 24, 2009 | Volume 2

The Friday Shirk Report - April 24, 2009 | Volume 2

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. 20 IMAGES + 5 Bonus Images – Beyond Creepy – Where’s the peanut butter fish? – Detroit Block City – Passive aggressive note – Harpowned – History of the Universe, 2 theories…

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April 17, 2009 at 8:13 am

The Friday Shirk Report – April 17, 2009 | Volume 1

The Friday Shirk Report - April 17, 2009 | Volume 1

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. 20 IMAGES – One Wheel Motor-A-Jig – Self Portrait – Big Trucks in Big Accidents – Whale Howdy Paht-na? – This is how I roll – Chainsaw USB for hacking –…

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March 1, 2009 at 11:30 am

Mike Tyson’s Abandoned 80s Mansion in Ohio

Mike Tyson's Abandoned 80s Mansion in Ohio

Illicit Ohio has taken some fantastic images of Mike Tyson’s abandoned 80s mansion in Southington, Ohio. Can you imagine the parties that went down in this place? Even after it was abandoned it would be an amazing location for an all-night dance party. You would have druggies tripping out on the zebra print carpet,…

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