Lion Vs Buffalo

On November 30, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Lions absolutely love nibbling on a buffalo. On the other hand buffalo absolutely hate being nibbled on by lions. This discrepancy in tastes has shaped the lion and buffalo’s relationship over the course of...

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Beautiful Soviet Era Bus Stops

On November 30, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Photographer Christopher Herwig traveled 30,000 km across 13 countries over 12 years, photographing Soviet era bus stops. That sounds like a pretty mad thing to do, but he’s got a best selling book out...

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Sochi’s Pre-Olympic Sanatoriums

On November 30, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Before the Olympics rocked up in Sochi and changed it for good, but not necessarily for the better, it was a bustling holiday destination. For decades Sochi had been the place to go if you...

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Awesome Photos From Russia With Love (Part F)

On November 28, 2014 by Tim Newman
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I’ve got a whole load of mirth from the Eastern Bloc for you today. I guess because Russia is so MASSIVE there will always be plenty to gorp at, and I will ALWAYS...

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China’s Giant Buddha Of Leshan

On November 28, 2014 by Tim Newman
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The giant Chinese Buddha in Leshan is of epic proportions. At 71 metres (233 feet) tall, the stone statue cuts a mean figure; however, somehow, he still looks pretty benign, probably thanks to the nonchalant...

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Beautiful Islamic Calligrams

On November 28, 2014 by Tim Newman
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I’ve covered Middle Eastern art a couple of times recently, I like the squiggly detail that it often entails. Last week I popped one up about a young Iranian guy that takes photos of mosques and...

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VIDEO: The Coolest Door Ever Made, By Klemens Torggler

On November 27, 2014 by Tim Newman
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You didn’t think doors could be cool did you? Well you were wrong and here’s the video to prove it. The following video showcases a Torggler door and is based on squares as...

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Jan Toorop: A Dutch-Indonesian Art Deco Wonder

On November 24, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Jean Theodoor Toorop (1858 – 1928), better known as Jan Toorop, was an Indonesian born Dutch painter. He worked in a variety of styles, including Symbolism, Art Nouveau, and Pointilism (that’s painting with dots if...

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FoRe: Spanish Street Art Par Excellence

On November 23, 2014 by Tim Newman
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FoRe is a Spanish artist who spends quite a bit of his time painting on public property in and around Valencia. I found him on deviantART on one of my regular strolls through...

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34 Mildly Amusing Billboards

On November 23, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Some of these billboards are funny in their own right, whether on purpose or by mistake. Others are amusing thanks to some thoughtful or thoughtless additions from the general public. All, however, will...

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