Birds
August 9, 2022

Meet the Shoebill Stork, an Enormous Bird That Looks Like a Muppet

Looking like a mix between a dinosaur and a Jim Henson puppet, the shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) is a sight to behold. The large African bird gets its name from its distinct beak, which looks like a shoe. Sometimes called a whale-headed stork, these birds actually aren't storks at all, but are more closely related to pelicans and herons. These solitary birds are not only fascinating for their prehistoric look but also for their behavior.

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Photography
August 9, 2022

Photographer Uses Drone To Wrap Historic Tower in Light

Photographer Will Ferguson is back with another viral light painting created with his drone. After drawing attention for his photo of a light halo around Glastonbury Tor, Ferguson has now wrapped Broadway Tower in a beautiful spiral of light. The tower is a folly located in the Cotswold region of southwest England, and its masonry is highlighted beautifully by the light.

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Cars
August 8, 2022

Self-Taught Senior Builds Jet Engine Go Kart and Takes It for a Wild Ride

Inventor Robert “Rocketman” Maddox is full of vigor and wild energy, and he shares his infectious lust for life through his custom creations. Having grown up “watching rockets blast off to the Moon and Wile E. Coyote chasing the Roadrunner on his rocket/jet powered machines on TV,” his love of thrust-powered machines blossomed with time. Now, he creates his own thrilling vehicles propelled by pulse-jet engines. They’re like mini rockets you can drive.

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Paper Art
August 8, 2022

Paper Sculptures of Dainty Teacups Made From Old Book Pages

Sweden-based artist Cecilia Levy fashions old book pages into delicate sculptures you can hold in your hand. Using wheat starch paste and a paper maché technique, she layers pieces of paper together, creating carefully modeled objects like teacups, plates, and spoons. Originally a graphic designer and bookbinder, Levy brings her knowledge and love of books into her sculptural projects.

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