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June 1, 2015 at 3:55 pm

This Tiny Self-Folding Origami Robot can Walk, Swim and Degrade

This Tiny Self-Folding Origami Robot can Walk, Swim and Degrade

A miniature robotic device that can fold-up on the spot, accomplish tasks and disappear by degradation into the environment promises a range of medical applications.

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June 1, 2015 at 12:48 pm

16 Portuguese Sayings That Don’t Make Any Sense

16 Portuguese Sayings That Don't Make Any Sense

Artist Mariana Crisóstomo illustrates a series of common Portuguese phrases, providing the literal translation and what the saying means conversationally.

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May 29, 2015 at 1:54 pm

These Coworkers are Adding their Heads to Animals on Each Other’s Desktop Backgrounds

These Coworkers are Adding their Heads to Animals on Each Other's Desktop Backgrounds

Nothing makes the day go faster than a little fun at the office with your coworkers!

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May 29, 2015 at 10:09 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 319

The Shirk Report - Volume 319

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.

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May 28, 2015 at 5:23 pm

Picture of the Day: Sunset on Mars

Picture of the Day: Sunset on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover recorded this view of the sun setting at the close of the mission’s 956th Martian day, or sol (April 15, 2015), from the rover’s location in Gale Crater.

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May 28, 2015 at 4:51 pm

4,000 Years of World History in One Epic Chart

4,000 Years of World History in One Epic Chart

First published in 1931, this ambitious “Histomap” by John B. Sparks attempts to distil four thousand years of world history (starting in 2000 B.C) into one glorious chart.

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May 27, 2015 at 4:06 pm

Museum Exhibit for the Blind Encourages People to Touch the Artworks

Museum Exhibit for the Blind Encourages People to Touch the Artworks

The Museo del Prado in Madrid launched its first exhibit for the visually impaired, 3D printing six of their most renowned artworks in their collection.

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May 27, 2015 at 11:49 am

This Artist is Filling Potholes with Food and Flower Mosaics

This Artist is Filling Potholes with Food and Flower Mosaics

To raise awareness and beautify the streets, artist Jim Bachor is filling unsightly potholes with awesome mosaics of foods and flowers.

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May 26, 2015 at 11:06 pm

Lady Walking Her Dog Dances Her Heart Out to this Beatboxing Street Performer

Lady Walking Her Dog Dances Her Heart Out to this Beatboxing Street Performer

A beatboxing street performer in Brussels gets a nice surprise when an elderly woman walking her dog takes a moment to dance her heart out to his music; drawing a huge crowd of smiling onlookers.

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May 26, 2015 at 6:30 pm

This Maldives Resort Was Just Named TripAdvisor’s Best Hotel of 2015

This Maldives Resort Was Just Named TripAdvisor's Best Hotel of 2015

TripAdvisor just published their 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards and Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives was named the #1 hotel in the world.

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