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July 30, 2015

Father and Son Recreated the Same Photo Each Year for 29 Years

This father-son duo have posed for the same photo each year since 1986, resulting in a touching series of black-and-white images that reveal the passage of time over the course of nearly three decades. Before our very eyes, we can see the father age as his son matures from a baby held in his arms into a strong man.

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Photography

July 30, 2015

Find the Girls on the Negatives: Searching for the Origins of Stunning Photos Found in a Thrift Store

Six years ago, one man purchased a box of old negatives and sparked an online hunt that would eventually shed...

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Art

July 29, 2015

Double Exposure Photos Capture the Essence of Animals in Arctic Landscapes

Norwegian artist Andreas Lie has perfectly captured the essence of the arctic in his latest double exposure photographs.

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Photography

July 29, 2015

Cute Chipmunks Playfully Interact with "Star Wars" Toys

LEGO builder and artist Chris McVeigh created a whimsical series that pairs adorable chipmunks with tiny toys from the Star Wars universe. Called Chipmunk Adventures, the photographs show these plastic action figures interacting with the small creatures in fun and playful ways. Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers take joyrides on their backs, while an Ewok is considerably less friendly and points a spear at one critter, taking it by surprise.

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Photography

July 29, 2015

Spectacular Photos of Chicago’s Skyscrapers Piercing Layers of Fog and Clouds

For the past six years, Chicago-based photographer Peter Tsai has been on a quest to document the Windy City's famous...

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Design

July 28, 2015

Ancient Egyptian Mummy Has Sophisticated Pattern Woven Around Head

While visiting the Louvre, Redditor sbay captured and shared the astonishing intricacies of a mummy's head wrapping.

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Design

July 28, 2015

Foldable Transparent Carport Protects and Shows Off Prized Vehicles

For those who want the protection of a garage but can't accommodate one, the GazeBox offers a fantastic solution. It's a foldable carport that's made with special anti-UV polycarbonate panels to guard against the elements like the sun, hail, and rain. But, that doesn't mean that a proud owner can't show off their prized possession. The GazeBox's clever design allows easily puts a motorcycle or car on display thanks to its high level of transparency.

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Design

July 28, 2015

Amazing Invention Uses Only 1 Glass of Saltwater to Supply 8 Hours of Light

The SALt Lamp is a cost-effective light source that is changing people's lives in the Philippines.

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Art

July 28, 2015

Photographers Cleverly Remake Old Master Paintings

In 2011, Booooooom creator Jeff Hamada began The Remake Project, a competition that challenged professional and amateur artists to recreate...

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Photography

July 28, 2015

Photographer’s Visual Diary Reveals Vulnerabilities That Transcend Reality

We've featured glimpses of Robby Cavanaugh's portfolio in the past, but now this creative photographer has invited us to take a closer look at his captivating work. For Robby, photography is a way to cope, using friends, family, and even himself as the model for each of his stunning portraits.

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