April 2015 - Page 2 of 2

Runner Pipped At The Post After Celebrating Too Soon

On April 14, 2015 by Tim Newman

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This should be a lesson that a serious runner learns right at the start of their career: DO NOT SHOW OFF IF YOU HAVEN’T WON YET. This Oregon runner must have been gutted....

The Mystery Of The Black Knight Satellite

On April 12, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Who doesn’t like a nice mystery, hey? They’re more exciting than cold hard facts because they take less effort to think about. The image above shows the so-called Black Knight Satellite. This Black Knight...

Chanctonbury Ring: Mysteries And Histories

On April 11, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Chanctonbury Ring, part of Sussex’s magnificent South Downs, has been part of local folklore and ancient culture since time immemorial. Chanctonbury Ring sits proud on the north edge of the Downs, almost 800 feet above sea level (which...

The Queen Is Related To The Prophet Muhammad, Seriously

On April 4, 2015 by Tim Newman

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If you go far enough back in time we’re all related to each other, and the bacteria in our own guts. But, this is a pretty weird and cool connection. The Queen can...

Keng Lye’s Resin Creations Could Fool Anyone

On April 4, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Keng Lye uses layers of resin and acrylic paint to create the masterpieces you see before you. They look so real I could puke with surprise. The technique is pretty strange but it...

Rat Kings: Folk Legend Or Reality?

On April 3, 2015 by Tim Newman

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“Ratking” by Photographed at Naturkundliches Museum Mauritianum Altenburg. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The term ‘rat king’ brings to mind a doll house and a tea party with cute little stuffed...

Sunni, Shia, Sufi, Salafist, Wahhabi: What’s The Difference?

On April 2, 2015 by Tim Newman

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“Al-Haram mosque – Flickr – Al Jazeera English” by Al Jazeera English – Al-Haram mosque. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. You will be familiar with the terms Sunni, Shia, Sufi,...

Frank Rinehart’s Intimate Portraits Of Native Americans In The 1890’s

On April 2, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Frank Albert Rinehart (1861-1928) was an American photographer of German decent who was most famous for his intimate portraits of Native Americans. His most iconic images were of tribal leaders and members of the delegations...

Do-Ho Suh: Another Innovative South Korean Artist

On April 1, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Do-Ho Suh (hangul:서도호, born 1962) is a Korean sculptor and installation artist. The modern world of South Korean art seems to scream “gargantuan” at the moment. I’m sure there are plenty of artists...

Seung Mo Park Makes Portraits From Wire Mesh And They’re A Little Bit Good

On April 1, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Seung Mo Park, a South Korean artist, predominantly works with metal. He’s done some amazing bits and bobs in his time and these portraits made from wire mesh truly are incredible. Seung Mo...

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