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 called the 20K Project. The undergraduate program advocates for social justice through architecture, and to demonstrate this, students have created sustainable and low-cost dwellings for the rural poor.

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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) that produced record-breaking snowfall over the weekend, which served as just cause for many to hunker inside of their warm, cozy homes. For photographer Vivienne Gucwa, however, this was the perfect opportunity to capture New York City in a highly rare form, as the bustling city was transformed into a tranquil winter wonderland.

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Photography
January 22, 2016

Husband Playfully Poses for the Man-Version of a Sexy Boudoir Photo Shoot

Boudoir photo shoots offer their subjects the chance to free their inhibitions and express their inner sexiness. Women are typically the ones who participate in them, often intending them as gifts for their significant others. Brendon Williams of Langford, Canada recently shattered this stereotype by posing in his own version of a boudoir shoot, appropriately dubbed “dudoir” by his photographer, Masika May.

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Art
January 21, 2016

People’s Deepest and Darkest Irrational Fears Are Turned into Humorously Relatable Comics

Fear is an emotion that all people experience, though it's easy to feel alone in your panic as your nightmares are getting the best of you. Whether it's a certain predator with scales, sharp teeth, and talons; creepy, crawly spiders; clowns who only pretend to be your friend; or a monster in your closet, we all have particular phobias that keep us up late at night.

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