Navigating a World of Ubiquitous Surveillance Through Jakub Geltner’s ‘Nest’ Installations
As we journeyed through the year 2022, could we claim to experience any moments of true solitude? Our faithful companions, the omnipresent smartphones, trailed our every movement, monitored our viewing preferences, recorded our call histories, and even predicted our shopping desires. Continue reading »
Wearing Futuristic Protective Suits, Washington State Crews Destroy First US Murder Hornet Nest
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Heavily protected crews worked in Washington state on Saturday to destroy the first nest of so-called murder hornets discovered in the United States. Continue reading »
Amazing Portraits Of Louis Coulon And His 11-Foot Beard As A Nest For His Cats
Born on February 26, 1826 in Vandenesse (Niève), Louis Coulon was a “cast iron moulder” at the Forey factory in Montluçon. Apparently, he was already shaving by age 12 but could not maintain the sharpness of his razor blade from its frequent use. In fact, his beard was growing so fast that by age 14, Coulon already had a 50 centimeter (19.6 inch) beard. From then on, it was just a matter of letting it grow to monstrous length. Continue reading »
