Photography

February 23, 2016

Kindergartner Dresses Up as a 100-Year-Old to Celebrate 100th Day of School

When Jacob Martin‘s 5-year-old daughter was told to dress the part for her 100th day of school, she went above and beyond. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the kindergartener's Germany-based school told her entire class to costume themselves as centenarians. “This was a part of her unit she was working on in kindergarten where they are working up towards counting to 100,” Martin explained on Reddit.

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February 18, 2016

Meet Toby LittleDude, the Adorable Pup That Out-Hipsters Most Humans

The term “hipster” can be applied to more than just humans in skinny jeans. Animals can also embody the subculture, and few do it better than the adorable pup known as Toby LittleDude. This aww-worthy Maltese, who goes by the name Tobes, dons the iconic fashions of a hipster, sporting perfectly-sized versions of thick-rimmed glasses, colorful bow ties, grandpa-style cardigans, and a lot of hats. With his snazzy wardrobe, chances are he could out-hipster most humans.

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February 14, 2016

These Photos of the Vietnam War Reveal Rarely-Seen Perspectives from the Other Side

The Vietnam War was a long and gruesome battle with a huge cost accumulated on both sides, in terms of human fatalities. Since it ended over 40 years ago, it remains an event that haunts our collective history. Many maintain a vision of the war filtered through a handful of famous pictures that were captured by courageous civilians or military officers.

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February 11, 2016

Nigerian Bread Seller Accidentally Photobombs a Pop Star and Ends Up with a Modeling Contract

Many people fantasize about being “discovered” in the street, even though it's highly unlikely to happen. For a Nigerian woman selling bread on the street, however, the nearly-impossible moment of “discovery” became a reality. It's been a whirlwind experience ever since, changing her life forever. Seemingly overnight, she went from being a bread seller to a professional model. The amazing story starts with a photo shoot featuring English musician Tinie Tempah and photographer/singer Ty Bello.

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