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January 28, 2016

Grown Men and Their Cat Companions Counter the "Crazy Cat Lady" Stereotype

When you hear the phrase “crazy cat lady,” you most likely imagine a single woman cooped up at home with an abundance of feline friends. Yet, is that really an accurate representation of people who love cats? Photographer David Williams thinks not, so he's set out to prove otherwise through his Men with Cats series.

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Photography

January 27, 2016

Rare Cold Weather Phenomenon Displays Mesmerizing Light Pillars in the Sky

Standing around in cold, dipping temperatures may not sound like an ideal situation to be in, but incredible atmospheric phenomena...

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Photography

January 27, 2016

Rescued Raccoon Dog Is an Adorable Japanese Pet the Internet Is in Love With

Last June, Twitter user Chibi_tori discovered an abandoned tanuki, rescued him, and has since prompted the world to fall in...

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History

January 26, 2016

Vintage B&W Photos of San Francisco in 1968 Reveal the Carefree Lifestyle of Youths

On the cusp of the 1970's, San Francisco was a veritable hub of culture. This series of vintage photographs, taken by the late William Gedney in 1968 captures the spirit of the streets–from the peaceful hippies to the wild radicals. Known for its tolerance and multiculturalism, outcasts and the socially marginalized flocked to San Franciso and, in doing so, formed an eclectic community that Gedney's street photography celebrates.

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Architecture

January 25, 2016

Architecture Students Design Sustainable Low-Income Homes That Can Be Built for $20K

The architecture students at Auburn University's Rural Studio prove that well-designed homes can still be affordable, thanks to their initiative...

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Design

January 25, 2016

Levitating "Air Bonsai" Uses Magnets to Float Twirling Plant in Mid-Air

The Air Bonsai combines the beauty of nature with the mesmerizing effects of levitation.

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Design

January 25, 2016

Loving Dad Builds Incredible Fairy Tree Reading Nook in His Daughter’s Bedroom

Video game artist Rob Adams (aka radamshome) spent 350 hours of his time creating his 6-year-old daughter Lia's dream: a magical, bedroom-based tree that doubles as a reading nook. Using Disney set designs as inspiration, the dad first drew the work of his daughter's imagination and then produced an impressive 1:12 clay scale model.

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Cityscape Photography

January 25, 2016

Record-Breaking Blizzard Transformed NYC into a Tranquil Winter Wonderland

Parts of the East Coast were met with a blizzard (known as Jonas)

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Photography

January 25, 2016

Creatively Warped Photos Offer New Inception-Like Perspective of Istanbul

Photographer Aydın Büyüktaş‘s surreal images of Istanbul force one to adopt a new outlook on a world where the laws...

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History

January 23, 2016

Peace, Love and Freedom: Hippie Fashion From the Late 1960s to 1970s

When we get dressed in the morning and prepare for our day, we don't typically think of our clothes as serving a broader purpose beyond making us warm, comfortable, or fashionable. However, looking at and studying vintage photographs reminds us that fashion can speak volumes.

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