These images are haunted and haunting, like stills from movies about plagues and the apocalypse, but in some ways they are hopeful. They also remind us that beauty requires human interaction. Their present emptiness, a public health necessity, can conjure up dystopia, not progress, but, promisingly, it also suggests that, by heeding the experts and …
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Enjoy an absolutely adorable collection of equal parts cute and caring images of animals rearing and nurturing their young in the wild, complete with animal trivia, too. It’s a win win. We love how every shot captures the spirit of that unbreakable bond between parent and child.
Can you get 20/20 in this European capital cities quiz? This quiz format should be straightforward. We have listed 20 European countries and you have to name the capital for each of them. There are no trick questions and all cities belong in their listed country. You must select an answer for each question before …
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This collection of 40 beautiful and touching photographs capture the ups, downs and sheer diversity of modern day mankind. The emotions they convey are spread across a spectrum of hope, loss and grit, but – most of all – inspiration. These powerful moments convey what most words can not. 1.) 2-year-old offering food to his …
This collection of rare and iconic photographs capture some of the significant moments from our recent history. Spanning almost 200 years, they depict seemingly very normal moments whether it’s the meeting of great minds and luminaries, or indeed the start of something that would later go on to reach iconic status. 1.) Queen Elizabeth II …
1.) Peter Mayhew Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew has been remembered as a “big man with an even bigger heart” following his death at the age of 74. 2.) Peter Lindbergh Renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh died on September 3, aged 74. 3.) Marie Fredriksson The Swedish pop singer, songwriter, pianist and painter, who was best …
In traditional method acting an actor will stay in character while on set. Some even train in the profession or act out the lifestyle of their character in the weeks and months leading up to production. Through strict dieting, calorie counting going out the window or taking one’s gym goals to new levels, credit’s where …
While most of these Hollywood elite are now all grown-up and gracing red carpets and silverscreens well-dressed and dazzling onlookers and audiences in full hair and make-up, have you ever wondered what they may have looked like before they were household names? Some were clearly blessed with perfect genes, but some evidently worked very hard …
Whether we’re actually all clones or merely descended from former politicians, philosophers or even criminals, some conspiracy theorists will have us believe that we all have a historical doppelganger. While ordinary folk have literally a needle in a haystack chance of tracking down theirs, eagle-eyed historians and researchers have found some shocking resemblances from another …
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Our long-running annual RIP memoriams provide a timeout and allow us reflect and pay tribute to the celebrities, sports stars and larger than life personalities sadly no longer with us. This is a collection of the household names and familiar faces we sadly bade a fond farewell to in 2018. 1.) Dolores O’Riordan Cranberries singer …
From the 1840s right up until the 1940s, we look at 100 years of some of the earth’s finest examples of design, architecture and construction – taken at the every dawn of photographic technology. Using modern digital technology, as the layers of colour build up, the effect is disorientatingly real and the decades and centuries …
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Spanning continents across all four corners, forget astronaut school and instead explore these strange new worlds that actually exist here on earth. It’s hard to believe that these alien environments exist right here on our doorstep. 1.) Abraham Lake, Canada 2.) Bromo Volcano – East Java, Indonesia 3.) Dallol, Ethiopia 4.) Dos Ojos – Tulum, …
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While 2016 was a year that saw the world’s entertainment community lose some of its brightest stars – including some legendary icons like Prince, David Bowie and George Michael – it seems 2017 was a year where we the unfortunate trend sadly continued. Here we take a look at some of the big names and …
It’s the dream of every young girl to wake up one morning as fully fledged Disney princess – be she Jasmine, Ariel, Belle or Tiana. You get the idea. Now we can fuel our imagination with thanks to Finish graphic designer and illustrator, Jirka Vinse Jonatan Vaatainen, who has magically and painstakingly transformed 10 Disney …
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Are you the nostalgic type or a lover of fairy tales? If so, we’ve compiled the perfect list of real-world locations for you to satisfy your wanderlust and tick off the proverbial bucket list. From castles in clouds to mystical forests carpeted with flowers, jump straight into the pages of a storybook with our list …
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1.) Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area Noted for its more than 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks across most of the site, many over 200 metres (660 ft) in height, along with many ravines and gorges with attractive streams, pools and waterfalls. 2.) Yosemite National Park, California The US National Park spans eastern portions …
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From former empires in South East Asia to failed gargantuan hotel projects in North Korea and cities now submerged by the tides, we remove the red tape and invite you to take a peak at this collection of 25 of the most mysterious, beautiful and equally eerie derelict and abandoned places from around the world. …
Is 2016 one of the worst ever years for celebrity deaths? It may just be coincidence, bad luck, or both, but 2016 is likely to go down as the year that signaled the start of an unfortunate trend. The world’s population exploded in the “baby boom” era between 1946 and 1964, TV sets hit mass …
From islands almost exclusively populated by snakes, to dramatic maritime sink holes, Nazi war-time hospitals and the very doors to hell themselves, these are a collection of the word’s most eerie places. They’re all but guaranteed to raise hairs on the back of the necks of any intrepid adventurers who dare visit. 1.) The Doorway …
1.) Anita Ekberg Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg was a Swedish-Italian actress, model, and sex symbol. She is best known for her role as Sylvia in the Federico Fellini film La Dolce Vita. The scene of her cavorting in Rome’s Trevi Fountain has been called “one of cinema’s most iconic moments. 2.) Ben E King Stand …
If you have a bout of wanderlust or itchy feet already, we apologise immediately; for everyone else, we apologise in advance. Either way, we should all never stop exploring our beautiful world. 1: Adventure is worthwhile. – Aesop 2: For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The …
Have you ever dreamt of spending a luxurious night in a cave, by a lagoon, or even under the northern lights? If you’re seeking a unique experience – not without some comforts – then check-out these one-off hotels that offer so much more than just a roof over your head. In no particular order, these …
With countless face swapping apps available today across the app stores, you no longer need to be a deft hand at Photoshop to perform a masterful face swap. Who would have thought transplanting your face on to a friend, cat, or doll – and vice versa – could be so much fun? And often absolutely …
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Berlin-based artist Erik Johansson is a self-taught photographer and retouching guru who likes to capture moments, not ideas. After photographing his various subjects, he layers them into creative, and almost eerily surreal pictures, which he insists they are not animations or indeed complex drawings. Any photo may consist of up to a hundred different images …
When we take away the make-up and the latest Instagram filters, it seems that underneath we’re all pimply mere mortals. Yes, even Hollywood’s elite suffer bad days like the rest of us. But not afraid to go shopping or to walk the dog au naturel, we salute these 18 celebrities who prove that their natural …
The pronunciation of Nike is an age-old argument, one that divides communities and ends friendships. But Nike isn’t the only brand name worthy of such a debate. This info-graphic provides us with 30 established brands that we’re probably saying completely wrong. How embarrassing.
An increasingly popular trend today is for families or siblings to re-create old family mugshots to create equal parts hilarious and sentimental gifts for their parents at Christmas time. These three brothers did just that, and the results have to up there with the best we’ve seen. We take our hats off, gents. IMG SRC: …
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For most of us, saving 10s of thousands of dollars only to blow it all on a single night in a hotel seems like a bad idea. A deposit on a house or savings towards your children’s education are probably better bets. But for a small minority, the other half, it can pay for a …
As the old adage goes, “Dogs have owners, Cats have staff.” While dogs are wired to be amenable to suggestion and pretty much always happy with their lot, the domestic feline is a gloriously complex creature, unwilling to bow down to peers, balloons, canine relatives and owners alike. If in doubt the cat slap keeps …
Regardless of your species and status in the animal kingdom pecking order, pooping on friends is poor form and downright bad etiquette – man, mouse or… owl. This unspoken rule was recently overlooked by one owl who was so uncool that in the middle of some buddy chill time, he stood up, turned on his …
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No, we’re not laughing at the expense of this hairy little baby elephant learning a crucial life skill with human supervision that will serve him well in time, but we couldn’t help but be amused by the folks over at Reddit’s ensuing Photoshop battle. The little guy did not like it at all, but laughter …
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While 2014 was a year with much to celebrate in the world of entertainment, we also sadly lost some of its brightest stars. We take a look at some of the big names and familiar faces we bade a fond farewell to. 1.) Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New …
In what could be the cutest thing we’ve ever seen, this male orangutan at the Myrtle Beach Society in South Carolina was not afraid to show his softer side when he adopted three little tiger cubs. He observed the facility’s caretakers bottle-feed the big kittys before talking on the paternal role himself.
From fairytales to the stuff of nightmares, one creative makeup artist with a dark streak has re-imagined some of our iconic Disney princesses had they not been so fortunate. 1.) Ariel Cause of death: vocal cords ripped out by Ursula A photo posted by Shonagh Scott – ShowMe MakeUp (@showmemakeup) on Oct 12, 2015 at …
Our eyes can play tricks on us. Enjoy this collection of mind-bending optical illusions. Don’t get too dizzy, but do feel free to question everything you thought you knew about reality. 1.) Vintage cars take to the streets. Or do they? 2.) Square A & B are the same colour… But how? 3.) Our running …
Inspired by South African photographer Mike Mike’s project The Face of Tomorrow, a team of experimental psychologists at a Scottish university have blended thousands of faces together to reveal what the typical woman’s face looks like in 41 different countries across the globe. While being described as average is generally not considered a compliment, these …
Try not to get too envious of these cute canine friends hitting up some extreme sports, conquering mountains, taking time out to relax, and generally just having a fabulous time. It really is a dog’s world, we’re just living in it. 1.) Chill time on the roof IMAGE: INSTAGRAM 2.) Surveying all that I own …
In the summer of 1974, photographer Nicholas Nixon asked his wife, Bebe, to pose for a portrait with her three sisters, Heather, Mimi and Laurie. Unhappy with how the first effort turned out, they agreed to try again the following year. Feeling the power of sisterhood and the sense of unspoken stories the first two …
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With months of hard work behind you, it’s finally time to stow away a week’s worth of workplace attire, ignore that pesty alarm clock and leave any underground or subway cards on your hall table. If you’re heading on holidays or vacation soon and are in need of some inspiration for your out-of-office auto-responder, then …
Laughter is the best medicine. It can boost your energy, reduce pain and stress, and even strengthen the immune system. This 15-second video of a friendly-looking (and sounding!) owl might just be the tonic.
British photographer, Peter Thorpe, has been dressing up his adorable pups as festive characters for their very own personalized canine Christmas cards for years. He started with his terrier, Paddy, as Rudolph, before creatively taking on Christmas tree fairies, Babe the pig, a turkey roast and even Ebeneezer Scrooge. 1.) Ba Humbug IMAGE: CHRISTMAS DOGS …
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We’ve all been guilty of sending a message to someone that we immediately regret. More often than not we’ve had that one party punch too many. Just be thankful you weren’t the author of any of these text fails.
1.) We’re awesome. Cats? #notsomuch 2.) You still love us, even when we chew-up your stuff Flickr/Jason and Tina Coleman 3.)…or eat your food when you leave a room for literally TWO seconds Flickr/Michael Condouris 4.) And as you know, we’re not picky eaters VM Diva 5.) If you cook it, we’ll definitely eat it …
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