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March 3, 2017 at 10:58 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 411

The Shirk Report – Volume 411

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting

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March 2, 2017 at 5:25 pm

Carl Sagan Explains How Eratosthenes Knew the Earth Was Curved Over 2,200 Years Ago

Carl Sagan Explains How Eratosthenes Knew the Earth Was Curved Over 2,200 Years Ago

In this excerpt from episode 1 of Carl Sagan’s ‘Cosmos’, he explains how the Greek scholar, Eratosthenes, knew the Earth was curved over 2,200 years ago

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March 2, 2017 at 8:32 am

These Ancient Inca Whistling Vessels Mimic Animal Calls With Nothing But Water

These Ancient Inca Whistling Vessels Mimic Animal Calls With Nothing But Water

Using only the flow of water, these incredible Ancient Inca whistling vessels known as ‘huascos’ mimic various animal calls

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March 1, 2017 at 4:44 pm

3D-Printed, Scale Model of the Solar System Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

3D-Printed, Scale Model of the Solar System Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

Little Planet Factory has created a 3D-printed, 1:1.5 billion scale model of our Solar System

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March 1, 2017 at 11:45 am

Amazing Highlights from Smithsonian’s 14th Annual Photo Contest

Amazing Highlights from Smithsonian's 14th Annual Photo Contest

Smithsonian just announced the finalists of their 14th Annual Photo Contest from over 48,000 submissions in 146 countries and territories

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February 28, 2017 at 10:35 am

His First Night Home From the Shelter

His First Night Home From the Shelter

Loki was just adopted from the local shelter and the photo of his first sleep in his new home will melt your heart

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February 27, 2017 at 7:56 pm

Boston Dynamics Just Unveiled Their Latest Robot and.. Well We Had a Good Run

Boston Dynamics Just Unveiled Their Latest Robot and.. Well We Had a Good Run

‘Handle’ stands 6.5 ft tall, travels 9 mph and jumps 4​ ​ft vertically. ​With only 10 actuated joints, it is far less complex. Wheels are efficient on flat surfaces while legs can go almost anywhere

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February 27, 2017 at 5:54 pm

In 1885 Wilson Bentley Took the First Ever Photographs of Snowflakes (23 Photos)

In 1885 Wilson Bentley Took the First Ever Photographs of Snowflakes (23 Photos)

He believed no two snowflakes were the same

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February 26, 2017 at 3:26 pm

These Fish Can Bite Through Rock and They Poop Fine Sand That Turns Into Islands

These Fish Can Bite Through Rock and They Poop Fine Sand That Turns Into Islands

A school of Humphead Parrotfish descend on a coral reef to feed and turn the age old coral into a fine sand that, in turn, forms islands

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February 24, 2017 at 11:29 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 410

The Shirk Report – Volume 410

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting

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