May 9, 2014 at 4:14 pm

Artist Living in Tokyo Turns Everyday Scenes into Speed Sketches

Artist Living in Tokyo Turns Everyday Scenes into Speed Sketches

Hama-House is an artist and illustrator currently living in Tokyo, Japan. After receiving his BFA from the Kanazawa College of Art (whose amazing graduation ceremony lets students wear whatever they want), Hama-House has done a broad range of commercial work ranging from: illustration and design for books and magazines to advertising campaigns and promotional…

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May 9, 2014 at 1:06 pm

JohnnyExpress is the Best Animated Short You Will See Today

JohnnyExpress is the Best Animated Short You Will See Today

It’s 2150 There are all sorts of Aliens living throughout space. Johnny is a Space Delivery Man who travels to different planets to deliver packages. Johnny is lazy and his only desire is to sleep in his autopilot spaceship. when the spaceship arrives at the destination, all he has to do is simply deliver…

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May 9, 2014 at 10:22 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 265

The Shirk Report - Volume 265

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 8, 2014 at 7:06 pm

Picture of the Day: Hadrian’s Wall, England

Picture of the Day: Hadrian's Wall, England

Photograph by Robert White | Prints available In this fantastic capture by Robert White, we see Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive fortification in Roman Britain, begun in AD 122 during the rule of emperor Hadrian. In addition to its military role, gates through the wall served as customs posts. A significant portion of the wall…

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May 8, 2014 at 5:18 pm

12 Creative Artworks Made From Household Objects

12 Creative Artworks Made From Household Objects

Domenic Bahmann (aka Domfriday) is a Melbourne-based art director, illustrator and photographer. According to his bio, he’s always seeking new ways to see the world and his ideas are based on daily observations. In an ongoing series of playful creations, Domenic uses everyday objects and turns them into fun and imaginative artworks. You can…

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May 8, 2014 at 2:32 pm

How To Saber a Champagne Bottle

How To Saber a Champagne Bottle

Sabrage is a technique for opening a Champagne bottle with a saber. In this informative video, Food Network celebrity Alton Brown shows us the proper technique for sabering a bottle of champagne. Sabrage became popular in France when the army of Napoleon visited many of the aristocratic domains. It was just after the French…

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May 8, 2014 at 11:45 am

The World’s Largest Photo, Taken with the World’s Largest Camera

The World's Largest Photo, Taken with the World's Largest Camera

Photograph by Robert Johnson “The Great Picture” measures 107 ft wide by 31 ft high (32.6 m x 9.5 m) and holds the Guinness World Record for the largest seamless print photograph ever. The camera with which it was made also holds the record for being the world’s largest. Photograph by Smithsonian Institution…

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May 7, 2014 at 5:51 pm

Picture of the Day: The Glacier Skywalk

Picture of the Day: The Glacier Skywalk

THE GLACIER SKYWALK Photograph by Glacier Skywalk | glacierskywalk.ca The Glacier Skywalk is a barrier-free, glass-floored observation platform, situated 280 meters (918 ft) over the Sunwapta Valley in Jasper National Park. Located in Alberta, Canada, the skywalk opened to the public on 1 May 2014 and tickets can be purchased directly through…

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May 7, 2014 at 3:38 pm

Playing with the Moon by Laurent Laveder

Playing with the Moon by Laurent Laveder

In an ongoing series entitled Moon Games, French photographer Laurent Laveder plays with the moon in creative and amusing ways, even inviting his friends and family along for the fun. The 75+ picture gallery can be seen on pixheaven where prints are also available for purchase. Laveder currently lives in Brittany, a region in…

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May 7, 2014 at 1:16 pm

This is What Sound Looks Like

This is What Sound Looks Like

Adam Cole is the science fanatic behind NPR’s popular science blog Skunk Bear. In a recent post, Cole wondered if he could use a technique known as Schlieren Flow Visualization to see sound. The answer was a resounding YES! And the video below shows the fascinating results. Also included: a diagram of how Schlieren…

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