June 21, 2014 at 4:37 pm

Picture of the Day: Naked Fruit

Picture of the Day: Naked Fruit

NAKED FRUIT Photograph by Holger Niehaus Courtesy of the Van Zoetendaal Gallery In this “still life capture with a twist”, German photographer Holger Niehaus provides his take on the classic bowl of fruit image; stripping fruits of their skin and removing the bowl entirely. Art Daily has a great write-up of the…

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June 21, 2014 at 3:15 pm

These Vector Logos for Animals are Awesome

These Vector Logos for Animals are Awesome

Graphic designer Tom Anders Watkins created a wonderful series of vector animal logos that have been receiving plenty of accolades on the creative showcase website, Behance. The 19-year-old, half Finnish half English artist is currently studying Creative Advertising at the University of Lincoln (UK) and hopes to pursue a career in advertising after graduation.…

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June 21, 2014 at 1:02 pm

These Two Were Born With One Arm. They’re Best Friends Online but Have Never Met Until Now

These Two Were Born With One Arm. They're Best Friends Online but Have Never Met Until Now

8,255 miles (13,285 km) apart, Sarah and Paige have been best friends since they were 8 years old and have shared everything over Skype. The crazy part is that they have never met in person. Until now.

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June 20, 2014 at 3:36 pm

Supercell Thunderstorm Timelapses

Supercell Thunderstorm Timelapses

I could watch timelapse footage of supercell thunderstorms forming all day. They just have an unmistakeable awe to them that makes you respect and appreciate the power of nature. For previous posts of supercells on the sifter, see here, here and here. The amazing footage above was captured by storm chaser Stephen Locke. A…

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June 20, 2014 at 3:08 pm

Picture of the Day: Dark and Stormy

Picture of the Day: Dark and Stormy

DARK AND STORMY Photograph by Peter Essick/National Geographic In this incredible black and white photograph by Peter Essick, we see mighty thunderclouds towering over Banner Peak (12,942 ft/3,945 m) on the right and Mount Ritter (13,149 ft/4,008 m) on the left. Both are situated in the Ansel Adams Wilderness area in the…

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June 20, 2014 at 12:24 pm

Here’s to the Shopkeepers Around the World

Here's to the Shopkeepers Around the World

A toast to small business owners around the world! The Guardians is an ongoing photo series by French photographer Vladimir Antaki, who says the project was born from his desire to, “document and pay tribute to these people, these guardians of urban temples that we meet everyday without really noticing.” On his Behance project…

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June 20, 2014 at 9:09 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 271

The Shirk Report - Volume 271

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find the 25 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Twitter, RSS and email; videos come from everywhere. Any suggestions? Send a note to submit@twistedsifter.com 25 IMAGES – It’s Friday!…

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June 19, 2014 at 6:20 pm

Picture of the Day: Five Fingers Peak

Picture of the Day: Five Fingers Peak

FIVE FINGERS PEAK Photograph by chensiyuan on Wikimedia Commons Seen here is the famous Five Fingers Peak of Huangshizhai, located in the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China since 1992. Wulingyuan is noted for its more than 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks across most…

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June 19, 2014 at 5:29 pm

This is What Chile Sounds Like When They Score in the World Cup

This is What Chile Sounds Like When They Score in the World Cup

When Chile scored their second goal of the game against former World Champions Spain, the city of Santiago, Chile’s largest city and capital, understandably went nuts. This is what it sounded like when Charles Aránguiz scored in the 43rd minute. The final score would remain 2-0, solidifying Chile’s ticket to the next round and…

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June 19, 2014 at 4:21 pm

These are the Coolest Rolling Pins Ever

These are the Coolest Rolling Pins Ever

Polish designer Zuzia Kozerska created an awesome series of laser-engraved rolling pins with a variety of designs and patterns. The rolling pins are made from beech wood and measure 42 cm (16.53 in) long and 6 cm (2.36 in) in diameter. The rolling pins are perfect for cookies but also work with cakes, pasta,…

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