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February 7, 2015 at 4:56 pm

The Fascinating Story Behind Elgin Park, a Fictional 1950s Town Made with Miniatures

The Fascinating Story Behind Elgin Park, a Fictional 1950s Town Made with Miniatures

Elgin Park is a lot of things: a 1950’s utopia, a fantastical world, and an optical illusion. Artist Michael Paul Smith’s (featured previously) imaginative town – composed entirely of miniatures – delighted audiences worldwide when his photo series went viral. For the first time, the documentary Elgin Park dives into the life of this…

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February 7, 2015 at 3:13 pm

How To Have Fun with Your Partner’s Snoring

How To Have Fun with Your Partner's Snoring

This woman’s snoring sounds EXACTLY like an airplane, so her husband had this brilliant idea.

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February 6, 2015 at 3:50 pm

This Ralph Wiggum Cake is Insane

This Ralph Wiggum Cake is Insane

Kylie Mangles of Freshly Squeez’d has created one of the craziest cakes I’ve seen. The cake is based on the Cutout Ralph design by Erick Flores and the end result is so realistic and ‘Simpson-like’; I wouldn’t believe it was an actual cake were it not for the pictures below showing both the baking…

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February 6, 2015 at 10:02 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 303

The Shirk Report - Volume 303

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! – Mirror,…

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February 5, 2015 at 7:02 pm

20 Amazing Letters Worth Reading

20 Amazing Letters Worth Reading

Since 2009, Shaun Usher has curated the incredible blog, Letters of Note; a collection of fascinating letters, postcards, telegrams, faxes and memos throughout history. Usher has carefully catalogued nearly 1000 letters and going through the archive is a recurring ritual for the Sifter. Last year, 125 of the most entertaining, inspiring and unusual letters…

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February 4, 2015 at 5:05 pm

The Amazing Village in The Netherlands Just for People with Dementia

The Amazing Village in The Netherlands Just for People with Dementia

Located in The Netherlands town of Weesp is a special gated village called Hogeweyk. It is notable because it has been designed specifically as a pioneering care facility for elderly people with dementia. The setting has been compared to that depicted in the film The Truman Show with doctors, nurses and specialists working around…

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February 4, 2015 at 11:36 am

Need a Smile? Just Watch this Dog Balancing a Ball on His Head

Need a Smile? Just Watch this Dog Balancing a Ball on His Head

This is what pure joy looks like. The owner says he was never taught how to do this, he just learned out of sheer interest and practices daily. I love how happy he looks!

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February 2, 2015 at 5:37 pm

Surreal Video Shows Freediver Riding an Underwater Ocean Current

Surreal Video Shows Freediver Riding an Underwater Ocean Current

“Ocean Gravity” is the second collaboration between free diver Guillaume Nery and filmmaker Julie Gautier. The short film was shot underwater at the Tiputa Pass in Rangiroa at the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia. Nery seems to float effortlessly through the water (like he’s floating in space) as he rides an underwater ocean current.…

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February 2, 2015 at 12:51 pm

Ethereal Black and White Watercolor Paintings by Elicia Edijanto

Ethereal Black and White Watercolor Paintings by Elicia Edijanto

Elicia Edijanto is an Indonesian artist currently living in Jakarta. In an ongoing series, the painter and graphic designer captures the unique connection between animals and children using only black and white watercolors. Children are seen standing alongside creatures of the wild like elephants, wolves and bears with peace and confidence. The dreamlike-scenes are…

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January 31, 2015 at 2:08 pm

Seeing How a Camera Shutter Works at 10,000 FPS

Seeing How a Camera Shutter Works at 10,000 FPS

The Slow Mo Guys shows you how insanely quick the inside of a DSLR camera moves when it takes a picture, by filming it at 10,000 fps. The camera shown is a Canon 7D and the video shows you how a rolling shutter works. Video was shot with a Phantom Flex at 10,000 fps.…

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