An incredibly beautiful wisteria in Japan:http://themetapicture.com/this-144-year-old-wisteria-in-japan-looks-like-a-pink-sky/Creative ways to reuse 2 liter plastic bottles:http://themetapicture.com/some-people-just-throw-plastic-bottles-away-others-make-this/Some rather funny signs (yes, you should step back and read it after you put those letters up):http://bit.ly/1syRNmtThis cabinet is just amazingly beautiful (even if it is a beetle):http://themetapicture.com/very-few-things-are-as-unique-as-this-beetle-cabinet/====================================================== Six of One: A Collection of Short Fantasy by M.A. Kropp is a set of … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Pink Sky Wisteria, Creative Recycling, Amusing Signs, and Gorgeous Wooden Cabinet
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Wednesday Wanderings: Tower of London WWI Tribute, Bacteria that Eat Electrons, Fairy Tales Brought to Life in Stunning Photos, and 25 Creative Statues
This is not only a wonderful tribute to those lost in WWI, but just a stunning piece of art:http://themetapicture.com/888246-poppies-pour-like-blood-from-the-tower-of-london/Bacteria that eat electrons? Sounds like scifi, but apparently, it isn't:http://bit.ly/1r9pZ62Another talented photographer. A Russian who brings fairy tales to life in gorgeous photos:http://www.boredpanda.com/fantasy-photography-russian-photographer-margarita-kareva/One more art related- Creative statues around the world:http://aplus.com/a/25-most-creative-statues-in-the-world
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Wednesday Wanderings: Things Learned Growing Up With Books, Scenic PA, Awesome Lightning Photos, and Steampunk Girl Video
All of these are (or were at one time) me. All of them: http://www.epicstream.com/list.asp?articleid=1266&id=147&name=17+Things+You+Learn+From+Growing+Up+On+Books And a plug for the pretty that exists in my home state: http://www.pennlive.com/projects/2014/pennsylvanias-best-views/ If you like lightning, you will like these photos: http://bit.ly/1ntgXe7 And, finally, for your amusement- a really nicely done video for the song "Steampunk Girl" by John Anealio: … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Things Learned Growing Up With Books, Scenic PA, Awesome Lightning Photos, and Steampunk Girl Video
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Wednesday Wanderings: Real Life Moby Dick, MCU Timeline, and Surreal Natural Beauty,
Nature's own Moby Dick, photographed off the Australian coast: http://themetapicture.com/what-a-camera-caught-in-australia-is-almost-unbelievable/ For fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, here is a quite detailed timeline of all the significant developments, and comic tie-ins where appropriate. I found it fascinating: http://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/5395/A-Marvel-Cinematic-Universe-Timeline#vars!date=2362 BC-09-11_14:44:00! These naturally occurring phenomena are beautiful, even if they look like they couldn't possibly … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Real Life Moby Dick, MCU Timeline, and Surreal Natural Beauty,
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Wednesday Wanderings: Americans Label Map of Canada, Demon Kitty, and Simon’s Cat
We've seen what happens when Canadians try to label a map of the US. Now, let's return the favor: http://www.buzzfeed.com/tanyachen/americans-fail-canada-again Okay, so he didn't actually break Japan's internet, but this is one demonic looking kitty: http://io9.com/grumpy-cat-im-soooooo-sick-of-grumpy-cats-precious-fa-1598867025 If you are a cat lover, and do not know about Simon's Cat, you can thank me later: http://www.simonscat.com/Films/Pawtrait/
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Wednesday Wanderings: Epic Fail Translations, NASA’s Concept for Interplanetary Ship, Dragon Animations, and 10 Ideas Scientists Wish We Would Stop Misusing
Epic fails in translating food descriptions. I think I'll pass, thank you: http://www.amplifyingglass.com/products/#PVCYbhwwluPljzL0.01 NASA's concept for an interplanetary spaceship has a familiar look to it: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/holy-crap-nasas-interplanetary-spaceship-concept-is-fr-1589001939 These dragon animations are pretty cool (click on the picture to start the animation) And some of the other art on the site is pretty awesome, too: http://www.tolo.biz/2013/01/29/dragon-animations/ 10 … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Epic Fail Translations, NASA’s Concept for Interplanetary Ship, Dragon Animations, and 10 Ideas Scientists Wish We Would Stop Misusing
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Wednesday Wanderings: David Tennant Bedtime Story, True Writer, B&W Pictures Restored in Color, and Lego Movie Scenes
First, I would like this video played every night while I am settling down to sleep, please. David Tennant reads a bedtime story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cRUXtsDUY8 Amazing, but I can only identify with a few of these (or maybe that's luckily?): http://www.greglevin.com/scrawl-space-blog/10-ways-to-tell-you-are-a-true-writer Some of these are really nice: http://themetapicture.com/what-happens-when-historic-black-and-white-pictures-are-restored-in-color/ They may not be your favorite movie scenes, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: David Tennant Bedtime Story, True Writer, B&W Pictures Restored in Color, and Lego Movie Scenes
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Wednesday Wanderings: 5 Unsolved Life Mysteries, Advice from Calvin and Hobbes, Chinese Museums, and 8-bit Pixel Superheroes
Let's see what was interesting in the wide, wide Internet lately- A few of Life's little mysteries that remain unsolved (Langauge warining): http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-unsolved-mysteries-everyday-life-that-make-no-sense/ Need a little advice to get you through your life? Look no further than Calvin and Hobbes. Wise words here, my friends, wise words: http://bookriot.com/2012/02/06/sixteen-things-calvin-and-hobbes-said-better-than-anyone-else/ One thing China seems to do right … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: 5 Unsolved Life Mysteries, Advice from Calvin and Hobbes, Chinese Museums, and 8-bit Pixel Superheroes
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Wednesday Wanderings: Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, Cool Solar Energy Concept, Amazing VW Beetle, and Chalkboard Art Like You Have Never Seen
The next movie in the Marvel Cinematic series is Guardians of the Galaxy. And if this trailer is any indication, it's going to be another Don't-Miss: http://io9.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-trailer-is-sensational-1578551996 This is an interesting idea in solar energy. I'm no scientist, so I have no idea if it is even practical on a large scale, but it sure … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, Cool Solar Energy Concept, Amazing VW Beetle, and Chalkboard Art Like You Have Never Seen
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Wednesday Wanderings: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Responds to Racism Issues, Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced, Life Mysteries, and Container Gardens
Serious post first. This is Kareem Abdul-Jabar's response to the Donald Sterling brouhaha. I think he makes some excellent points that we should all think about: http://time.com/79590/donald-sterling-kareem-abdul-jabbar-racism/ On to the less heavy stuff. The cast for the Star Wars Episode VII movie has been announced: http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-7-cast-announced.html Some of these "life mysteries" have been around for … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Responds to Racism Issues, Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced, Life Mysteries, and Container Gardens
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