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May 13, 2015 at 4:25 pm

This is the World’s First Throw-and-Shoot Camera

This is the World's First Throw-and-Shoot Camera

Lily is the world’s first throw-and-shoot camera. All you have to do is throw it in the air to start shooting. The quadcopter flies itself and uses GPS and computer vision to follow you around. It is waterproof, compact and shoots HD pictures and videos. Check out the glossy demo video below. …

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May 13, 2015 at 1:59 pm

23 Thought-Provoking Quotes by History’s Favorite Writers

23 Thought-Provoking Quotes by History's Favorite Writers

Throughout history writers have put our thoughts, fears and insights into words we can cherish, remember and live by. Below is a collection of thought-provoking quotes by some of the most celebrated and revered writers in history. If you enjoy these quote compilations, be sure to check out our previous posts here. …

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May 12, 2015 at 9:22 pm

Pushing the Boundaries of Human Flight in the Skies of Dubai

Pushing the Boundaries of Human Flight in the Skies of Dubai

Yves “the Jetman” Rossy and his protege, Vince Reffet, push the boundaries of human flight in the skies above Dubai. Filmed in glorious 4K!

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May 12, 2015 at 2:06 pm

The Model Model Model Model Village

The Model Model Model Model Village

Bourton-on-the-water is a quaint village located in the Cotswolds region of Gloucestershire, England. Often referred to as the “Venice of the Cotswolds” because of the River Windrush that runs right through the village centre, Bourton-on-the-water gives visitors a taste of the beautiful English countryside. Photograph by jamieasp on reddit One of the…

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May 11, 2015 at 11:24 am

16 Breathtaking Underwater Animal Photos by Jorge Hauser

16 Breathtaking Underwater Animal Photos by Jorge Hauser

Jorge Cervera Hauser is an amazing underwater and fine art photographer who recently shared a portfolio of his incredible work on Behance. Hauser is also the executive producer at Calypso Media, co-director at the non-profit Pelagic Life, a producer of the nature documentary México Pelágico, and was a Discovery Channel ambassador for the network’s…

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May 9, 2015 at 2:29 pm

The Daredevils that Scaled Shanghai Tower are Back with an Equally Crazy Climb

The Daredevils that Scaled Shanghai Tower are Back with an Equally Crazy Climb

When Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov scaled the Shanghai Tower last year (see here and here) the Internet went nuts (the video alone has been viewed over 41 million times). The notoriety inspired them to attempt an equally crazy climb of the Ping An Finance Centre in Shenzhen, China. When complete it will be…

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May 8, 2015 at 4:14 pm

Cancer Survivor Designs “Get Well Soon” Cards That Don’t Suck

Cancer Survivor Designs "Get Well Soon" Cards That Don't Suck

People can be at a loss for words when someone they know is diagnosed with a serious illness. Typical “get well soon” cards just don’t seem appropriate so many people get nervous about saying the wrong thing and end up saying nothing at all instead. When LA-based graphic designer Emily McDowell was diagnosed with…

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May 8, 2015 at 10:30 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 316

The Shirk Report - Volume 316

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 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 – Friday! – This…

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May 7, 2015 at 6:13 pm

Artist Finds Beautiful Beach Stones and Covers Them in Tiny Dots of Paint

Artist Finds Beautiful Beach Stones and Covers Them in Tiny Dots of Paint

Elspeth McLean is an Australian award-winning artist whose passion for colour and detail has evolved into a unique style of painting she describes as “Dotillism”. In what she calls Mandala Stones, McLean collects beautiful beach stones and uses them as her canvas to create intensely colourful and intricate artworks entirely out of dots. Elspeth…

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May 6, 2015 at 5:54 pm

Artist Turns Discarded Keys and Coins Into Works of Art

Artist Turns Discarded Keys and Coins Into Works of Art

Michael, aka Moerkey, is an artist from Horsham, Victoria, Australia. The talented craftsman creates unique handmade balls, bowls and sculptures from discarded keys and coins; as well as reclaimed copper pipe and wire. In the series below, Michael bends and solders individual keys and coins into beautiful objects. Each item is made to order…

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