Photography
September 15, 2016

Multi-Tasking Mom Performs Complex Yoga Poses While Breastfeeding Her Baby

Moms are the greatest multi-taskers, and Carlee Benear is living proof! The efficient mother manages to combine two highly-concentrated efforts in one seemingly effortless way. With an incredible amount of strength and balance, she contorts her body into yoga poses while also breastfeeding her newborn daughter, Maramaylee. As Benear gracefully folds her body in two, Maramaylee sits calm and relaxed during the unconventional feeding sessions.

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Photojournalism
September 14, 2016

Buddhist Monk’s Footprints Are Naturally Ingrained in Wood Floor From Praying in Same Spot for 20 Years

For over 20 years, a Buddhist monk named Hua Chi has been praying in the same spot at his temple in Tongren, China—and it shows. After two decades and up to 3,000 prayers per day, his footprints are ingrained in the wood floor, highlighting his incredible devotion to his spiritual practice. The deepest part of the footprints measure 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) and are a cast of the balls of his feet.

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Art
September 12, 2016

Makeup Artist Expertly Transforms Himself Into Real-Life Disney Princesses

Makeup artist Richard Schaefer transforms himself into Disney princesses so authentic that you’ll do a double take. The 22-year-old has an impressive collection of 40 costumes and 30 wigs that he uses to cosplay as Snow White, Ariel, Cinderella, and more. He’s perfected their longing stares and doe-eyed expressions to mimic not only their looks, but personas, too.

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Art
September 10, 2016

Master Yarn Artist and Team of Refugee Women Cover House in Pink Crochet as a Symbol of Hope

Known for her impactful yarn-bombing projects, Polish artist Olek is back with a new project in mind, a whole lot of pink yarn, and a growing issue to address—the refugee crisis, which is forcing 34,000 people every day to flee from their homes. For the 21.3 million refugees who are struggling to find a place to call their own, hope is the last thing they have time to think about—and Olek wants to change that.

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