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August 8, 2016

Adorable Twin Cats Share the Most Beautiful Multi-Colored Pair of Eyes

Meet Iriss and Abyss, the twin feline phenoms taking the Internet by storm. Not only are their pristine white coats adorably fuzzy, they both have spectacularly gem-like eye colors. The twins have a condition called heterochromia iridum, meaning that each eye is a different color—in the case of Iriss and Abyss, one eye is blue while the other is somewhere between gold and brown.

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Art

August 8, 2016

Magical “Liquid Shard” Canopy Shimmers and Undulates Above LA’s Pershing Square

This dazzling new installation is bringing much-needed magic to a stark concrete park in Los Angeles.

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Art

August 8, 2016

Mesmerizing Kinetic Sculpture at the 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony Glitters Like the Sun

The Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 Olympics were nothing short of spectacular with dazzling light projections and performances that lit...

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Interview

August 7, 2016

Interview: Frozen Moments in Time Reveal the Poetic Side of Darkness and Solitude

Inspired by the lush forests and volcanoes of his home in Indonesia, photographer Mikael Aldo creates stunningly emotive images that highlight the beautiful side of darkness. In 2015, he embarked on a 366 photo project and took one picture every day for a year, quickly honing his skills by adapting his creative style into cinematic images rich with story.

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Design

August 6, 2016

DNA-Shaped Suspension Bridge Inspired by Olympic Games’ Five Rings

Architecture firm Penda and engineering firm Arup have teamed up to undertake the ambitious goal of redesigning the suspension bridge, with their...

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Funny

August 5, 2016

Boss Tells Woman Her Headscarf Is “Unprofessional” So Now She Shows Up in Cosplay Every Day

Workplace discrimination has met its match in June Rivas.

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Nature

August 5, 2016

Naturally Pink Lagoon in Mexico Is Like a Real-Life Fairy Tale Dreamscape

What color is a lagoon? In the tiny fishing village of Las Coloradas, located on the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, it's pink. This section of the peninsula's largest wetlands reserve—the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve—is renowned for its striking rosé hues and its large, white salt banks that rise out of the earth like icebergs.

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Technology

August 5, 2016

Japanese Pet Owners Are Giving Their Furry Friends Digital Mouse Ear Makeovers

In the animal world, a cat-mouse or dog-mouse hybrid may not exist, but in Japan, pet owners are taking delight...

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Photojournalism

August 3, 2016

Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destructive Effects of the War in Syria

On July 19, 2012, the Syrian Civil War made Aleppo, the country's largest city, its battlefield.

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Animals

August 3, 2016

More Perfectly Paired Photos of Sexy Men and Adorable Cats in Similar Poses

When it comes to picking an Internet vice, it's hard to choose just one. Are you unsure if it's attractive men or adorable kittens that you want to scroll through? Why not have both? The fun and flirty French Tumblr blog Des Hommes et des Chatons started pairing photos of men and cats years ago, and it hasn't stopped since its launch.

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