May 16, 2014 at 9:54 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 266

The Shirk Report - Volume 266

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 submit@twistedsifter.com!…

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May 15, 2014 at 5:41 pm

Picture of the Day: 600-year-old Tower in Front of a Modern High-Rise

Picture of the Day: 600-year-old Tower in Front of a Modern High-Rise

A 600-YEAR-OLD TOWER IN FRONT OF A MODERN HIGH-RISE Photograph by Epizentrum on Wikimedia Commons In the foreground is Eschenheimer Turm, the oldest and most unaltered building in the Innenstadt district (city center) of Frankfurt, Germany. Erected at the start of the 15th century (1426-28), the tower was a city gate that…

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May 15, 2014 at 3:00 pm

A BBQ Book That You Can LITERALLY Barbecue With

A BBQ Book That You Can LITERALLY Barbecue With

The Barbecue Bible is an interactive book that features detachable pages that can be used to literally help you barbecue. Features include: A thick page of breakable coal, aluminum foil pages for baking, a page for sharpening your knife, a chopping board, apron and even a page made of salt! The limited edition book…

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May 15, 2014 at 11:53 am

The Art of Street Crossing in Vietnam

The Art of Street Crossing in Vietnam

In the bustling metropolis of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), crossing the street is an art form. The simplest advice is to walk slowly and steadily to the other side. Let the larger vehicles like trucks and buses pass and try to cross when it’s mostly scooters and motorbikes. No sudden stops…

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May 15, 2014 at 11:03 am

15 Words in Other Languages with No Direct English Equivalent

15 Words in Other Languages with No Direct English Equivalent

‘Found in Translation‘ is an ongoing series that highlights words in other languages with no direct English equivalent. The illustrative posters are done by Anjana Ilyer, a Mumbai-born graphic designer currently based in Auckland, New Zealand. Anjana’s goal is to do 100 of these illustrations in 100 days. You can see the entire series…

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May 14, 2014 at 1:53 pm

The Evolution of Visual Effects (1878 – 2014)

The Evolution of Visual Effects (1878 - 2014)

Video editor Jim Casey compiled this fantastic homage to visual effects in this amazing 3 minute montage. The chronological showcase captures defining moments in visual effects history starting from 1878. The progression is fascinating to see and it’s exciting to think what lies ahead. For those curious, the music is “Liberi Fatali” from Final…

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May 14, 2014 at 12:28 pm

The Story of Leo, Baloo and Shere Khan: The Inseparable Bond Between a Bear, Lion and Tiger

The Story of Leo, Baloo and Shere Khan: The Inseparable Bond Between a Bear, Lion and Tiger

The BLT are the only bear, lion and tiger in the world that live in the same enclosure. In 2001, Baloo an American Black Bear, Leo an African Lion, and Shere Khan a Bengal Tiger; were discovered in an Atlanta home’s basement by police officers during a drug raid. At only a few months…

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May 14, 2014 at 9:44 am

How Blind People See Beauty

How Blind People See Beauty

Robert Smith, Sheila Walker, Virginia Romero and Sean Gorecki share their experiences of what beauty means to them. The music is “A song for stolen keys” by Exist Strategy.

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May 13, 2014 at 6:57 pm

Picture of the Day: Batfleck and Batmobile Unveiled

Picture of the Day: Batfleck and Batmobile Unveiled

BATFLECK AND BATMOBILE UNVEILED Photograph by Zack Snyder Man of Steel 2: Batman vs Superman director Zack Snyder tweeted the above photo earlier today, unveiling the new Batman (played by Ben Affleck) costume and Batmobile for the very first time. In a likely partnership, Snyder also mentioned that he shot it with…

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May 13, 2014 at 4:55 pm

This Guy Used 50,000 Pieces of Wood and Made Himself a Wooden Beetle

This Guy Used 50,000 Pieces of Wood and Made Himself a Wooden Beetle

Photograph by Dado Ruvic/REUTERS The International Business Times recently reported on a 71-year-old Bosnian car enthusiast that transformed his Volkswagen Beetle into a work of art over a two-year period. Photograph by Dado Ruvic/REUTERS The avid VW Beetle fan created the wooden car from over 50,000 separate pieces of oak, including thousands…

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