What We Loved This Week, Feb. 28 – Mar. 5

Published March 4, 2016
Updated March 3, 2016

The Winners Of The 2016 Underwater Photographer Of The Year Contest

Underwater Photographer Year

“Gold.” Underwater Photographer of the Year. Overall Title Winner. Also winner of International Macro. Taken near Sistiana, Italy. Image Source: The Atlantic

Britain’s prestigious international Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest has announced their winner for this year. Photographer Davide Lopresti beat candidates from 54 different countries with his stunning portrait of a spiny seahorse, which was captured in Trieste, Italy. A few other photos received prizes in a range of categories, including Macro, Up & Coming, and Wide Angle. If you want to view more breathtaking winning photos, visit The Atlantic.

Underwater Photographer Year 2

“Part of the Illusion.” Winner, British Wide Angle. Taken at the National Dive & Activity Centre, Chepstow, UK. Image Source: The Atlantic

Underwater Photographer Year

“Icebreaker.” Commended, Wide Angle. Taken near Tasiilaq, East Greenland. Image Source: The Atlantic

The Shockingly Quotable Last Words Of 23 Notorious Executed Criminals

Final Words Thomas Grasso

Thomas Grasso. Image Source: All That Is Interesting

Some break down and beg for their lives. Some remain stubbornly hardened and brutal to the end. Some make no sense at all. Whichever way they go, there’s always someone on hand to record the last words of executed criminals. See the bizarre mix of terrifying, witty and poignant in this fascinating gallery.

Final Words Carl Panzram

Carl Panzram. Image Source: All That Is Interesting

Final Words Gary Gilmore

Gary Gilmore. Image Source: All That Is Interesting

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All That's Interesting
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John Kuroski
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John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.