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June 18, 2020

Cargo Ship Officer Captures Stunning Shots of the Milky Way in the Middle of the Ocean

By day, Santiago Olay works as a deck officer on a large cargo ship. But by night, he explores his passion for photography by taking incredible images of the sky. Combatting vibrations and movement, Olay has perfected a setup that allows him to come away with beautiful photos of the Milky Way.

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Animals

June 18, 2020

Pet Owners Are Making Paw-Fect Flower Paintings With Their Dogs’ Feet

Last month, we introduced you to an art collective of rats who create tiny abstract paintings with their feet, but...

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Food Art

June 17, 2020

Baker Shares Before and After Photos of Her Intricately Patterned Pie Crust Designs

Artist, cook, photographer, and co-founder of the Our Delicious Food blog, Karin Pfeiff Boschek creates spectacular pie designs hand-cut and...

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Furniture

June 17, 2020

These Life-Sized Giraffe Sculptures Hold Chandeliers in Their Mouths

If you’re a fan of all things weird and wonderful—especially when it comes to home decor—you’re sure to appreciate this life-sized, chandelier-holding giraffe sculpture. Italian designer Marcantonio teamed up with Qeeboo to create Giraffe in Love. The designers say, “Giraffe in Love represents irony and lightness: The giraffe is in love but she does not know it yet because her heart is far from her head and she lives love light-heartedly.

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Animals

June 17, 2020

These Stunning Antelopes in Africa Have Incredibly Symmetrical Spiral Horns

With their grand stature and symmetrical, spiral horns, the greater kudu cuts an impressive figure.

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Drawing

June 17, 2020

Storybook Watercolor Illustrations Inspired by Japanese Animation and Swedish Cartoons

Finnish illustrator Heikala creates watercolor art of magical moments.

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Art History

June 16, 2020

The History of the Color Green: From a Poisonous Pigment to a Symbol of Environmentalism

Every color has a story and the color green is no different. Today, it's most commonly associated with nature. Chlorophyll is the photosynthetic pigment found in plants that allows them to have their fresh, calming hue. This rich color has been all around us as a constant since the beginning of time (as far as we know)

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Birds

June 16, 2020

Woman Sets Up Bird Feeder Cam to Capture Close-Ups of Diverse Birds Visiting Her Backyard

Intrigued by the diverse range of birds who frequently visit her garden, Lisa (aka Ostdrossel)

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Animals

June 16, 2020

Man Turns His Fear of Bugs Into an Award-Winning Career as a Macro Insect Photographer

Saudi photographer Mofeed Abu Shalwa had an unusual entry into his chosen profession.

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Architecture

June 16, 2020

People Are Installing “Sand Pools” in Their Backyard to Bring the Beach to Them

Wish you could bring the beauty of the beach to your own backyard? Now you can! Thanks to the Spanish company Piscinas de Arena NaturSand, your already existing pool can be transformed into a sandy oasis just beyond the walls of your home. With the white sands and clear blue water, you’ll feel like you're seaside—even if you're landlocked. Any beachgoer knows that sand can get everywhere if you’re not careful.

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