Monday, June 29, 2020

Robin Williams and The Thinker Statue


Somehow it wouldn't be as funny if it weren't comedian Robin Williams offering a roll of toilet paper to Auguste Rodin's "Thinker" sculpture.

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Friday, June 26, 2020

'Godzilla dust cloud' from Sahara Desert - Biggest in 50 Years



Newsweek reported:
"The "Godzilla" dust cloud from the Sahara heading towards the southeastern U.S. is one of the biggest recorded for 50 years. The cloud is expected to bring beautiful sunsets to states including Florida, Texas and Louisiana.

The plume, which is believed to be the thickest in decades, has now reached the Caribbean Sea."

Below is a video of the dust storm over the Caribbean:




Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Man and His Cats Watching A Science Experiment


 
This short video is by Cat Rapper @iammoshow where he and a few of his fur babies are watching a science experiment, but in typical cat fashion, most seem uninterested...except for the one that is on the top of his head.
@iammoshow

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♬ original sound - nilered

Saturday, June 20, 2020

UNIQUE ITEM: CUDDLE CLONE SLIPPERS

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The cat in the photo looks a little perplexed by its doppelganger but Cuddleclone.com can make a pair of slippers that look like you beloved furry pet.  

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Happy Critter: Bear Playing In A Tub of Water


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This bear is living his best life in this tub of water with a toy on a hot day, thanks to folks at the Oregon Zoo. />
 

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

THRIFT STORE FIND: RETRO TECHNOLOGY - 1948 ROYAL QUIET DE LUXE MODEL PORTABLE TYPEWRITER




If you are under 20 you may never have seen one of these before, but they are the predecessor of what was used prior to their being computers to create professional-looking writing and correspondence.

Unlike to today's computer keyboard where you barely have to touch the keys, it took effort to get the keys to strike the page and there is no auto-correct - you have to use white-out if you make a mistake, but there is something enjoyable about using it if you are writing from your heart.

I spotted this barely used retro gem at a thrift store a few months ago.    

It was hard to believe it was over 70 years old as it was in pristine condition, but the instruction manual showed it was made in 1948.



Close up of the features:



Monday, June 15, 2020

Pixar Intro With A Dog

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Look how clever the pet parent on lifeofkaix on Instagram was to have their dog be the lamp in the Pixar intro.

Saturday, June 13, 2020

REPURPOSED: BOOKS TO ARCHWAY


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This Harry Potteresqe arch made of books is located in The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles.

Below is a video of this amazing bookstore.

Welcome to The Last Bookstore from Chad Howitt on Vimeo.

Location:  453 S Spring St (But the Main Entrance Is Around the Corner on 5th) Los Angeles, California 90013

BUILDING REPURPOSE: Former McDonald's Now A Pawn Shop



I spotted this on a trip to Angola, Indiana to see a relative. It is a former McDonald's that is now a Pawn Shop called The Money Source.

In the back, it still has a relic of a sign for the drive-thru.


635 N. Wayne St., Angola, IN

Thursday, June 11, 2020

RARE ANIMALS: WHITE GRIZZLY BEAR


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From articles on Delish and Bow Valley Network on Facebook a rare white grizzly is in Banff, Canada.

According the article on Delish:
"According to bear biologist Sarah Elmeligi, who spoke with local outlet The Star, the white grizzly bear is a rare animal. A typical grizzly bear is a type of brown bear that is very large, with a coat that generally ranges from light tan to dark brown. They have extra-long claws and a hump near their shoulders to provide extra strength for digging."
It seems the bear has become popular enough that Bow Valley Network took submissions to name it and it was decided to name it "Nakota" after indigenous people in the area and in their language the name means friend or an ally.



 

Monday, June 8, 2020

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Police Humor


This was posted by a former co-worker who is now a police officer on Facebook. 


Friday, June 5, 2020

Thursday, June 4, 2020

1930 Art Decoish Streamline KJ Henderson Motorcycle


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From the post on Steampunk Tendancies on Facebook where this was posted it appears to be a customized mortorcycle. 
It does looks very art deco-ish and more like a work of art than a vehicle.  
The link for additional information that was within the post: Click Here

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

SAND SCULPTURE: Lifelike Bull


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CUERNOS Y MAGIA Para mí esos cuernos que generan polemica representan todo. En ellos eta escrito toda una vida. Una vida de un toro de lidia, en ellos está todo su sufrimiento como la rabia que le produce la actitud del hombre inconsciente. Hay están también sus bravuras como su increíble resistencia ante ese sufrimiento causado por el hombre. Ellos aun así luchan hasta el final, hasta el momento que mueren con una dignidad sobrehumana. Quien, que ame el toro desde el corazon no le haría un reconocimiento, acradecimiento y homenaje a ese magmifico alma en animal? Esto es lo que he hecho yo desde eson pitones. El alma del toro portador de esos cuernos ahora es libre, ahora es parte de la playa, el mar lo mantendrá eterno. Todo esto gracias a los cuernos y su magia. Lo importante no es lo que piensas y crees. LO IMPORTANTE ES LO QUE HAY DETRÁS DE ESOS PENSAMIENTOS Y CREENCIAS. Autor escultura realista con arena y el escrito sobre ella : Andoni Bastarrika Artista Autora de está increible forografia: El Taller de Arbil

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This amazing sand sculpture was created by Spanish artist Andoni Bastarrika.


     "What I'm really passionate about is the attempt to transcend and bring matter to life."

Here is the translation per Google Translate of the Instagram post from Spanish to English:

" For me those horns that generate controversy represent everything. A whole life is written on them. A life of a fighting bull, in them is all his suffering like the rage produced by the attitude of the unconscious man. There are also their bravery as their incredible resistance to that suffering caused by man. They still fight to the end, until the moment they die with superhuman dignity. Who, who loves the bull from the heart, would not recognize, acknowledge and pay homage to that magnificent animal soul?

This is what I have done since that time. The soul of the bull carrying those horns is now free, now it is part of the beach, the sea will keep it eternal.
All this thanks to the horns and their magic.
 The important thing is not what you think and believe. WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS WHAT BEHIND THOSE THOUGHTS AND BELIEFS.

Author realistic sculpture with sand and the writing on it: Andoni Bastarrika Artist
Author of this incredible forum: The Workshop of Arbil"


Tuesday, June 2, 2020

UNIQUE DIY: Israeli Beekeeper Makes Working Bee Hive From LEGOS



Dvorat Hatavor, a beekeeper at Honey Farms in Israel created a working beehive out of LEGOS (and non-brand name similar plastic bricks) and shows how he built it in the video below.