Lego Lost At Sea: An Online Museum Of Plastic Toys Lost At Sea In 1997
In 1997, nearly 5 million bits of Lego, much of it sea themed, fell into the ocean when a huge wave hit the cargo ship Tokio Express, washing 62 containers overboard. Among the pieces lost were tiny minifig heads, their faces now mostly blank after decades at sea. All discovered on Cornish beaches. Continue reading »
Isolated Photographer Shoots A Wedding Using His LEGOs And The Pics Are Hilariously Good
UK-based wedding photographer Chris Wallace of Carpe Diem Photography has come up with a wholesome way to keep shooting. Wallace married his old LEGOs and captured the entire event, sharing the pics online for everyone to see. Not only did he carefully organize the entire event, but he masterfully documented it as well, showcasing his 11 years of experience during which he has shot over 700 ceremonies. Continue reading »
Born In The USSR: 50 Amazing Photos Of Russian Girls From The 1990s
They do not pose for a camera, they simply live another moment of their life. Russian girls of the 1990s – working, partying, dreaming… Continue reading »
DIY Protective LED Face Mask Warns To Stay Away And Responds To Voice
Chelsea Klukas of Lumen Couture has created a novelty protective face mask with embedded lightweight wearable LED technology that lets the wearer to create their own animated warnings, messages, and designs. The mask can also display equalizer effects with the use of a smartphone microphone, exterior music or with just the wearer’s voice. Continue reading »
Hundreds Of Rainbow Glass Panels Emit A Rotating Kaleidoscope In A Playful Chinese Kindergarten
Building, a kaleidoscope, a whimsical project reminiscent of Wes Anderson’s films. Kindergarten by SAKO Architects is located in Tianshui, China and features 483 pieces of colored glass. It wasn’t applied just to windows but also doors and handrails inside the building. Minimalist in its form, these are the colors that offer a truly dreamy experience with a little help of natural sunlight. Continue reading »
Maja Säfström’s Illustrations Are Witty And Relatable
Illustrator and author Maja Säfström is known for her playful style of illustration based on her witty observations of the world around her. Based in Stockholm, she works full-time as an illustrator and runs her own shop in central Stockholm. Continue reading »
Beautiful Photos Of Marilyn Monroe In New York City By Ed Feingersh, 1955
“1955 was a year of change for Marilyn Monroe. After leaving Hollywood for New York, and abandoning her contract with Twentieth Century Fox, Marilyn was no longer “just a dumb blonde”, but a true renegade. In January, Marilyn formed a production company with photographer Milton Greene, and moved into a suite at the Ambassador Hotel. Continue reading »
Intimate Vintage Photos Capture Romantic Couples In The 1950s
Lovers on a public bench, England, 1950s. Photo by Jean-Philippe Charbonnier/Gamma-Rapho.
A series of candid vintage photographs capture the intimacy between lovers during the 1950s. Continue reading »
This Instagram Account Collects Photos Of Cats In Small Shops Looking Like They Own The Place
A bodega cat is a feline that inhabits, you guessed it, a bodega. It’s what New Yorkers call their convenience stores or delis. @BodegaCatsOfInstagram is a social media project dedicated entirely to celebrating these hard-working kitties. Continue reading »
People Are Recreating “High Fashion” Looks From Household Items While In Quarantine
Who would have thought that people will get so creative during COVID-19 quarantine? We’ve already featured Famous Painting Recreations and Australians In Costumes Taking Out Trash Bins. Now people have started to parody “high fashion”. You can follow their latest creations via #HomeCouture tag on Instagram. Featured below are the funniest examples. Continue reading »
Using An ‘Alien’ Facehugger As A Protective Face Mask
During these challenging times, people are getting very creative with their protective face masks. A curator of the Barcelona Alien Museum 3d-printed a mask that looks like the iconic “Facehugger” from the film Alien. Continue reading »
Cursed Cute: The Superb Digital Concept Artworks Of Izzy Medrano
Formerly lead concept artist at Sony Santa Monica, where he was a major contributor to God of War: Ascension and God of War III, Izzy Medrano creates concept designs for game development and IP creation. A freelance illustrator for clients including Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, his work has frequently been featured in ImagineFX and Concept Art World. Continue reading »
Boy Scout Creates Ear Guard For People Who Feel Pain From Wearing Face Masks All Day
It’s not just the medical workers that have to wear face masks all day to protect themselves – cashiers, delivery drivers, and all other workers rely on them too. And many of them are suffering from the same problem – ear pain from wearing the masks for prolonged periods of time. But that’s where Quinn Callander, a boy scout from Canada, came to help. Continue reading »
Someone Creates An Impossibly Difficult Transparent Jigsaw Puzzle, And It’s Evil
Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to pass time while you’re stuck in quarantine. However, someone came up with a way to make this fun and relaxing activity into a nightmare. We present to you – transparent jigsaw puzzles. Continue reading »
A Snapshot Explosion Of Big Hair And Boozing In The 1980s
In the 1980s, Barcardi rum was the most popular distilled drink in the USA. Rum, the drink of old tars, pirates and last resort, was the tipple Americans most wanted. A drinks trade expert explained why rum was Number 1 in ’81: “Rum is vodka with a sweet taste, whereas vodka has no taste. Continue reading »
So, People Have Started Getting COVID-19 Tattoos…
Some people will do almost anything for attention. Even tattoo toilet paper rolls and Corona beer bottles on their skin… Continue reading »
College Student Makes Masks For The Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Community
A college senior from Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky, United States, put her stir-craziness to good use with a project that will help the deaf and hard of hearing community. Continue reading »
Photographer Captured Discarded Disposable Medical Masks And Gloves On The Street
Dan Giannopoulos explains what drew him to start photographing the discarded plastic gloves he found on the street as the coronavirus began to affect the way of life in the UK. Continue reading »
This Underground Shelter From The 1970s Was Just Listed For $18 Million
The Cold War period was an intense one. Many were living in fear of an approaching war and the statistics tell that by 1960, almost 70 percent of American adults thought that nuclear war was impending. By the mid-1960s, an estimated 200,000 shelters were built—but it’s only a rough estimate. It’s hard to know the exact numbers because “people didn’t talk.” Continue reading »
Artist Started A Visual Diary Of Her Quarantine Lockdown
DAY 1
According to Varvara Fomina: “On the 15th of March, Spain announced a very strict quarantine: it is only allowed to go grocery shopping or to the pharmacy. All businesses are closed and people work from their homes (those who can). Continue reading »
Hong Kong At Night In The 1960s Through Amazing Color Photos
1960s in Hong Kong continued with the development and expansion of manufacturing that began in the previous decade. The economic progress made in the period would categorise Hong Kong as one of Four Asian Tigers along with Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Continue reading »
Ex-Apple Mechanical Engineers Designed DIY Surgical Mask Brace
From the statement: “To help with the global shortage of N95 masks, a group of ex-Apple mechanical engineers got together to Fix The Mask. We are creating an open source surgical mask brace — improving the sealing and filtration efficiency of standard surgical masks. But while that’s pending, we’ve come up with this DIY surgical mask brace as an immediate solution. This is just the beginning…” Continue reading »
Australians Who Leave House Only To Take Out Trash Have Started Dressing In Costumes To Do it
If you are following the rules of the COVID-19 quarantine responsibly, you probably only leave your house when you really have to. Continue reading »
Hilarious Photo Manipulations With Movie Scenes Where Guns Were Replaced With A Thumbs-Up
Thumbs and Ammo removes the guns from famous film characters’ hands and replaces them with a thumbs-up. Real tough guys don’t need guns, they just need a positive, can-do attitude. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Noir Photos Of New York City In The 1940s
Smoggy waterfront skyline of New York City as seen from the shores of New Jersey, 1946.
French-born photographer Andreas Feininger moved to the United States in 1939 and started to work at LIFE magazine in 1943. One of America’s greatest photographers of the 20th century, Feininger was well-known for his photographs of New York City, which was also his favorite subject. His grand love for New York was plainly shown in numerous photographs, both in black-and-white and in color, from viewpoints all around the city. Continue reading »
