Uncategorized
October 11, 2011

Was Shakespeare a Fraud? The Oxfordian Theory

This post is sponsored by Anonymous. Scholars and intellectuals have argued the subject for centuries. Was William Shakespeare, the man from Stratford-upon-Avon, the “true” writer who penned the scope of work attributed to him? Or, was the name “Shakespeare” merely a cloaked facade to shield the identity of the works' authentic author? Have we all been “played”?

Read Article

Design
October 10, 2011

Glow-in-the-Dark Day and Night Poster

Orlando-based designer Jason Dean just sent word about his latest poster that changes from day to night! The 9-color, glow-in-the-dark screen print shows a sunny little town during the day which turns into a seedy city at night. Check out the side by side close-ups to see scenes full of crime, sex, zombies and more. (Love how The City turns into City Jail.)

Read Article

Design
October 6, 2011

Hidden Animal Cereal Bowls

Geraldine de Beco's ceramic cereal bowls include a little surprise when filled with liquid. When the bowls are empty, they appear to have strange carvings around the edges, but when the bowls have liquid in them, the form of an animal magically appears. The bowls come with three different animals to choose from – a wolf, a bird and a cat.

Read Article

Photography
October 3, 2011

30 Hilarious Faces of Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler is no stranger to a costume change. Most people know the funny 40-year-old from her reign on Saturday Night Live or her current lead role on Parks and Recreation, but she had another gig before these comedy shows. Poehler and three fellow comedians (Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh) founded the Upright Citizen Brigade, a sketch comedy troupe whose actors often transform into elaborate characters.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.