Photography

February 29, 2016

The World’s Oldest Living Cat Is 26 Years Old But Still Acts Like a Kitten

Meet Corduroy, a feisty Maine Coon cat that loves the outdoors, hunting critters, and taking naps in the sun. With this zest for life, you'd never guess that Corduroy is 26 years old–that's 121 in cat years(!)–which makes him the World's Oldest Living Cat, according to the Guinness World Records. Corduroy has been with his human Ashley Reed Okura for his entire life.

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February 24, 2016

Story Behind the Viral “Handsome Grandfather” is a Sweet Tale of Love and Devotion

When Derek Schwendeman posted a photo of his grandfather to Reddit, he had no idea that it would take the Internet by storm. The black-and-white image is a portrait of his grandfather in 1952 shortly before he deployed to Korea. In it, the young man dons military attire with a charming grin and twinkling eyes, so fellow Redditors couldn't help but notice his dashing good looks.

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February 18, 2016

Man Had His Body Photoshopped in 19 Countries to Compare Beauty Standards Across the World

In 2014, journalist Esther Honig created a fascinating project titled Before & After, where she asked over 40 Photoshop enthusiasts in 25 different countries to “make her beautiful.” She sent them an unadulterated photo of herself, and the results were astounding. Her appearance changed drastically based on the standards of beauty in that particular culture.

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