August 13, 2012 at 3:47 pm

15 Ways to Get Past an Awkward Moment

15 Ways to Get Past an Awkward Moment

We’ve all been in awkward situations, our lives are full of them. Nobody’s perfect, but how you handle it can turn an awkward moment into a partial win. Below you will see 15 awkward situations and what these people did to try and turn it around. It might not always work but the best…

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August 13, 2012 at 10:50 am

25 Cell Phone Towers Disguised to Look Like Something Else

25 Cell Phone Towers Disguised to Look Like Something Else

In our ongoing quest for cell phone coverage and network access at all times, companies must erect cell phone towers across the land. While their presence often signifies coverage for our beloved phones, some people see them as eyesores that painfully stick out and ruin landscapes. To combat this, some companies have attempted to…

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August 12, 2012 at 3:37 pm

Picture of the Day: Beautiful Lake Bondhus in Norway

Picture of the Day: Beautiful Lake Bondhus in Norway

BEAUTIFUL LAKE BONDHUS IN NORWAY Photograph by Alchemist-hp In this incredible photograph, we get a view of the beautiful Lake Bondhus in Norway. In the background you can see the Bondhus Glacier (Bondhusbreen) which is an offshoot of the large Folgefonna glacier, with a length of approximately 4km and a height…

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August 12, 2012 at 3:18 pm

15 Pop Culture Pac-Man Mods

15 Pop Culture Pac-Man Mods

In his ongoing series of pop culture Pac-Man mods, artist Jonah Nigro has created dozens of humorous Pac-Man variations, replacing the famous character with other famous characters from movies, video games, comics and cartoons. You can see all of his creations on Pac-Mods.com. You can also find him on deviantART as Slim-Hazard, where he…

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August 11, 2012 at 6:33 pm

Picture of the Day: An Elephant Meets a Sea Lion

Picture of the Day: An Elephant Meets a Sea Lion

AN ELEPHANT MEETS A SEA LION Photograph by Michael Durham via The Oregon Zoo In this heartwarming photograph we see Chendra, an Asian elephant, meeting Gus, a sea lion at the Oregon Zoo. Chendra met Gus while she was on one of her morning walks around the zoo. Chendra is the…

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August 11, 2012 at 12:48 pm

21 Extreme Close Ups of the Human Eye

21 Extreme Close Ups of the Human Eye

Born in 1976, Suren Manvelyan started to photograph when he was sixteen and became a professional photographer in 2006. His photographic interests span from Macro to Portraits, Creative photo projects, Landscape, and much more. Suren’s photos have been published in numerous magazines and newspapers in Armenia and worldwide. His project, entitled Your beautiful eyes,…

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August 10, 2012 at 4:45 pm

Picture of the Day: For Better or For Worse

Picture of the Day: For Better or For Worse

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE Photograph via moctodtidderptth on Reddit For almost two weeks, Manila, the capital city of the Philippines has been drenched by deadly rainfall with arrival of Typhoon Saola last week. For a startling gallery of the monsoon, check out this post on The Atlantic. While the weather…

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August 10, 2012 at 2:42 pm

The Beautiful Golden Tortoise Beetle [12 pics]

The Beautiful Golden Tortoise Beetle [12 pics]

The Golden Tortoise Beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata) is a widely distributed North American insect with a typical size of 5 -7 mm. Recognizable by their golden colour, they have the ability to change colours when disturbed. This color change is accomplished by microscopic valves controlling the moisture levels under the shell. Their preferred food are…

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August 10, 2012 at 9:24 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 174

The Shirk Report - Volume 174

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…

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August 9, 2012 at 10:34 pm

Picture of the Day: Vintage Acrobatic Insanity

Picture of the Day: Vintage Acrobatic Insanity

VINTAGE ACROBATIC INSANITY Photograph via Mapes on Reddit In this heart-stopping photograph we see three brave acrobats performing on a ledge located on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building in New York City. Unfortunately I was unable to find much additional information on the date/year of this photograph or…

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