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December 20, 2023

Fiery Photos of Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Show a Surreal Display of Lava and Smoke

On Monday, December 18, a volcano erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula. While it currently doesn't pose a threat to life, the eruption was larger than scientists had predicted. The pictures taken by authorities and photojournalists depict lava fountains reaching up to 98 feet high, as the glow from the eruption lights up the sky in cities several miles away. The eruption occurred about two miles north of the town of Grindavík— 25 miles from Reykjavik.

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March 30, 2022

Photographer Explores the Beauty and Decay of Abandoned Churches in Italy

The history of Italy, home to the Vatican, is historically tied to the Catholic church. So it comes as no surprise that there are an estimated 65,000 churches—or chiese—in Italy. But what may surprise you are the vast quantities of churches that have been abandoned and left to decay. Across the country, it's an all-too-common phenomenon and it's something that Dutch photographer Roman Robroek wanted to learn more about.

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September 4, 2012

Amazing DIY Idea: Gorgeous Parachute Ceiling

Wedding coordinator Amber DeForest runs a blog called 100 Days to Plan a Wedding where she shares budget saving tips for those planning their big day. One of the most clever ideas, that she used for her own wedding, was renting a parachute and hanging it from the ceiling. Costing only $35, it's a gorgeous and unique way to transform any space. (Saved under our board Cool DIY Projects on Pinterest.)

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August 12, 2012

Taiwain’s Breathtaking Rainbow Bridge

Sometimes mother nature has the ability to astonish us with its natural allure and other times we're left flabbergasted by constructed structures. However, perhaps most appealing are man-made designs that work with and beautifully complement nature. The Xiying Rainbow Bridge in Penghu, Taiwan is one such design that truly shines, both literally and figuratively. At night, this walkway transforms into more than your average overpass.

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