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Upcycled Artwork Fennell Shelter
Upcycled Artwork Fennell Shelter

Upcycling, An Exciting And New Art Movement

Sean E. Avery As ice caps continue their slow, subtle transformation to puddles and our resources grow feather-thin, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t considered ways to curb–or at least extend the life of–their consumption. Those habits aren’t exclusive to the art world, as all sorts of...

By Savannah Cox Jul 28, 2013

Upcycling, An Exciting And New Art Movement

Sean E. Avery As ice caps continue their slow, subtle transformation to puddles and our resources grow feather-thin, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t considered ways to curb–or at least extend the life of–their consumption. Those habits aren’t exclusive to the art world, as all sorts of...

By Savannah Cox July 28, 2013
Idols Bardot Face
Idols Bardot Face

Six Reminders Why You Need To Ground Your Idols

John Lennon: Public Advocate For Peace, Private Wife-Beater Although this public idol is most famous for his songs about love and his anti-war demonstrations, John Lennon’s entire life stands in stark contrast to the peaceful guru who moved millions with his idyllic vision in “Imagine.” The content of the Beatles’...

By All That's Interesting Jul 26, 2013

Six Reminders Why You Need To Ground Your Idols

John Lennon: Public Advocate For Peace, Private Wife-Beater Although this public idol is most famous for his songs about love and his anti-war demonstrations, John Lennon’s entire life stands in stark contrast to the peaceful guru who moved millions with his idyllic vision in “Imagine.” The content of the Beatles’...

By All That's Interesting July 26, 2013
Cruel Fashions Chopine Absurd
Cruel Fashions Chopine Absurd

Women’s Fashion And Its Incredibly Cruel History

Cruel Women’s Fashion No. 1: Corsets When one thinks of uncomfortable women’s fashions throughout history, most people jump to the corset. Originally developed in ancient Greece, women wore laced body braces that were tightened about the waist in order to create the illusion of an hourglass figure. For several centuries,...

By All That's Interesting Jul 22, 2013

Women’s Fashion And Its Incredibly Cruel History

Cruel Women’s Fashion No. 1: Corsets When one thinks of uncomfortable women’s fashions throughout history, most people jump to the corset. Originally developed in ancient Greece, women wore laced body braces that were tightened about the waist in order to create the illusion of an hourglass figure. For several centuries,...

By All That's Interesting July 22, 2013
Albino Green Sea Turtle
Albino Green Sea Turtle

Animal Albinism: A World Of White

In a world inundated with color, the unique lack of it makes albinism just as striking -- a fascinating look at albino animals.

By Kiri Picone Jul 10, 2013

Animal Albinism: A World Of White

In a world inundated with color, the unique lack of it makes albinism just as striking -- a fascinating look at albino animals.

By Kiri Picone July 10, 2013
Weather Control
Weather Control

What The Future Looked Like In 1900

Humanity has long sought the ability to predict the future, and to a handful of candy connoisseurs in the height of the Second Industrial Revolution, it never looked brighter. On the cusp of a new century, Hildebrand’s, a then-leading German chocolate company, produced a set of cards depicting the “sweet”...

By All That's Interesting Jun 26, 2013

What The Future Looked Like In 1900

Humanity has long sought the ability to predict the future, and to a handful of candy connoisseurs in the height of the Second Industrial Revolution, it never looked brighter. On the cusp of a new century, Hildebrand’s, a then-leading German chocolate company, produced a set of cards depicting the “sweet”...

By All That's Interesting June 26, 2013
Height Roman Empire Map
Height Roman Empire Map

The Roman Empire At Its Height

Despite encompassing an incredible five million-plus square kilometers by 117 AD, the vast expanse of the Roman Empire wouldn't be enjoyed for much longer.

By Savannah Cox Jun 20, 2013

The Roman Empire At Its Height

Despite encompassing an incredible five million-plus square kilometers by 117 AD, the vast expanse of the Roman Empire wouldn't be enjoyed for much longer.

By Savannah Cox June 20, 2013
Japanese Products Butter Magazine
Japanese Products Butter Magazine

The Most Awesomely-Eccentric Japanese Products

Meowlingual Ever wanted to know exactly what your cat is saying? With Meowlingual, the mystery behind your cat’s cries is finally gone. This Japanese device promises to translate your cat’s ‘language’ from a series of purrs into phrases such as “I can’t stand it” and over 200 more expressions. The...

By All That's Interesting May 21, 2013

The Most Awesomely-Eccentric Japanese Products

Meowlingual Ever wanted to know exactly what your cat is saying? With Meowlingual, the mystery behind your cat’s cries is finally gone. This Japanese device promises to translate your cat’s ‘language’ from a series of purrs into phrases such as “I can’t stand it” and over 200 more expressions. The...

By All That's Interesting May 21, 2013

The Most Absurd Fad Diets In The World

From eating tapeworms to existing only on hot air, check out the bizarre lengths which people have gone in order to shed a few pounds with absurd fad diets.

By Kiri Picone May 19, 2013

The Most Absurd Fad Diets In The World

From eating tapeworms to existing only on hot air, check out the bizarre lengths which people have gone in order to shed a few pounds with absurd fad diets.

By Kiri Picone May 19, 2013
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