Tattoos
June 19, 2023

Beautiful Blue Ink Tattoos Capture the Cool Elegance of Nature

South Korean tattoo artist Pokhy creates ethereal body art using only shades of blue ink. From delicate flowers to beautiful animals, the natural subject matter is transformed by the monochromatic color palette. As a result, these pieces look like figments from a dream. Pokhy's designs are typically minimalist in style, including just one or a couple of subjects per tattoo.

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Photography
June 18, 2023

X-Rays Expose the Beautiful Complexity of the Technology We Use Daily

For the past year, commercial photographer Andrei Duman has been working on a special project during his free moments. The endeavor, which involves taking X-rays of ordinary electronics, started due to Duman's amazement about how their technology is hidden beneath a clean exterior design. To reveal what lies below, he began taking X-rays of everything from iPhones and vacuums to game consoles and computers.

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History
June 17, 2023

Chilling Video Brings the Sounds of the Centuries-Old Celtic Carnyx Back to Life

Celtic music is revered by many for its relaxing and ethereal qualities. Some list it as a tool for meditation and for finding peace of mind. While some of us may associate its sounds with dreamy medieval fantasies, Celtic music also has a belligerent side. A video that has recently gone viral shows a Celtic carnyx being played live for an audience.

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Dogs
June 16, 2023

Border Collie Missing After Car Crash Is Found on a Farm Herding Sheep

While some pups are lapdogs, others love to perform their job. Sheepdogs, for instance, have such strong herding instincts that it's not uncommon to hear about dogs trying to group children together. Tilly is a border collie and heeler mix not raised on a farm. But after a car accident separated him from his family, he was found starting a new life among sheep. The car crash happened on the state highway near Rathdrum, Idaho.

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