November 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Stunning Tea Field in Japan

Picture of the Day: Stunning Tea Field in Japan

STUNNING JAPANESE TEA FIELD Photograph via SoupyHands on Reddit Stunning capture of a lush tea field in Japan. Unfortunately, there was not much additional information available regarding the exact location or who the photographer is. If you know more about this lovely shot please let us know in the comments below! Until…

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November 28, 2011 at 9:05 am

Rare Photos of Egypt from the 1870s

Rare Photos of Egypt from the 1870s

Sphinx & Pyramids of Chefren and Mankaura, Giza – Photograph via NYPL Digital Gallery The New York Public Library has shared an incredible gallery of over 9,000 photographs and illustrations of the Middle East from the 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century. These include, books, albums and archival compilations. Monuments…

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November 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Miniature Northern Saw-whet Owl

Picture of the Day: The Miniature Northern Saw-whet Owl

THE MINIATURE NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL Photograph by JASON IDZERDA The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a small owl native to North America. Their habitat is coniferous forests, sometimes mixed or deciduous woods, across North America. They live in tree cavities and old nests made by other small raptors. Some are permanent residents, while…

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November 27, 2011 at 11:00 am

Feral Houses by James D. Griffioen

Feral Houses by James D. Griffioen

Photograph by JAMES D. GIFFIOEN | Prints Available In his series titled Feral Houses, photographer James Griffioen captures abandoned houses around Detroit that are slowly being devoured by nature; as weeds, grass, vines and trees slowly grow over what a family used to call home. You can find the rest of this 65-photograph…

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November 26, 2011 at 6:30 pm

Picture of the Day: The Mars Science Laboratory Rover ‘Curiosity’

Picture of the Day: The Mars Science Laboratory Rover 'Curiosity'

THE MARS SCIENCE LABORATORY ROVER ‘CURIOSITY’ Photograph by NASA/Charisse Nahser Photograph by NASA/Frankie Martin At 10:02 a.m. EST (November 26th, 2011), the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket cleared the tower at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Sealed inside the rocket’s protective payload fairing…

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November 26, 2011 at 2:30 pm

Incredible Portraits Made From A Single Pen Stroke

Incredible Portraits Made From A Single Pen Stroke

Reproduction by Chan Hwee Chong Designer Chan Hwee Chong has recreated some of the world’s most famous portraits using just a black marker and one giant outward spiral. Commissioned by Faber Castell, makers of premium art supplies, the project showcases the incredible skill of the 33-year-old father of two. An art director at…

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November 26, 2011 at 10:30 am

Laser Pointer Cat [Comic Strip]

Laser Pointer Cat [Comic Strip]

COMIC BY JIM BENTON @ JIMBENTON.COM

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November 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Mona Lisa ‘Experience’

Picture of the Day: The Mona Lisa 'Experience'

THE MONA LISA EXPERIENCE Photograph by JTTDR on Reddit Mona Lisa (also known as La Gioconda or La Joconde, or Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo) is a portrait by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It is a painting in oil on a poplar panel, completed circa 1503–1519.…

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November 25, 2011 at 9:25 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 137

The Shirk Report - Volume 137

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find the 20 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! *For those that prefer the links open in a new tab/window, try holding the CTRL key whilst clicking a link with your mouse Stay sifty…

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November 24, 2011 at 5:18 pm

Picture of the Day: Appetite for Destruction

Picture of the Day: Appetite for Destruction

APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION Photograph by MISABRZI on Flickr Awesome mural by famous street artist Blu who always goes BIG. This piece was done in Belgrade, Serbia back in 2009. Be sure to check out blublu.org for more examples of Blu’s incredible street art. via Misabrzi on Flickr SEE…

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