The skin can become a canvas in many ways, from body paint to tattoos, and piercings to scarification… but what if you could simply draw using only your skin? Artist Ariana Page Russell has this talent, born with a skin condition called Dermatographia, any light scratch will raise her skin into rosy welts which last for about 30 minutes. [Read more...]
Have you ever dreamt of owning an exotic animal such as a tiger, monkey, or oddly enough, an anteater like Salvador Dali? How about attaching a leash to your pet rabbit and taking it for a walk… or maybe a hop? Maybe you always wanted to play with the neighbor’s kid, but the pet lion he had in his backyard prevented you from doing so. With the endangerment of species around the world it’s understandable in this day and age that there are special permits required in order to have certain exotic animals as pets… but not long ago was a time that the adoption of these animals were advertised in the local paper. [Read more...]
Oh Mother’s Day- the perfect time to tell the woman who sacrificed her social life, her figure, and her sanity to give you life how much she means to you. So while your mom is on cloud nine with all the flowers and pampering you’re giving her, why not use this time to confess something that’s been on your mind? Pleated-Jeans has come up with some hilarious Mother’s Day Cards that you won’t find on the Hallmark rack at drug stores! [Read more...]
A wave of change is hitting the nation. Last June, New York became the largest state to legalize same-sex marriage under the Marriage Equality Act, making a precedent setting move and bringing further attention to the much discussed and debated issue. Now, just this Wednesday, President Obama became the first leader of the country to endorse legalizing same-sex marriage, stating “At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married” (ABC News interview, May 9, 2012). According to an ABC Political Analysis, some advisers “pointing to rapidly changing public views of gay rights, say Obama has more to gain than lose by the move.” [Read more...]
Want to make a fashion statement? How about making your body look locked up? With people taking off their clothes so easily these days, being locked up can be fun for a change… or, it could also just make someone want to “unlock” you sooner than later. [Read more...]
Sometimes we just need a helpful reminder of how good life actually is… or if it’s not right now, maybe a little motivational note to remind us how to get through the day. Many times the smallest statements — the littlest kernels of truth — are the best way to snap us back into seeing the world in all its beauty and make us forget the momentary trouble that had been consuming us. That’s just what these inspirational Post-It Notes are sure to do. [Read more...]
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Scheduled to arrive back at its beginning port of Monaco today, May 4th, the Turanor PlanetSolar has just completed a 19 month voyage around the world using only the power of its solar panel covered deck. The highly unique ship, which is built in catamaran fashion, is the worlds first vehicle to travel completely around the globe using only solar power — in this case 38,000 SunPower solar cells. [Read more...]
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Big Picture, Big Caption: News Pics Irreverently Remixed
You know all those incredible, world changing photos over at Boston.com’s The Big Picture? These are the photos that routinely capture major events in the world, bringing them big and bold before our eyes and enlightening us to the triumphs and tragedies of the human saga. Captured by talented photographers around the globe, each unique image speaks to our hearts and motivates us to take a larger view of the world. [Read more...]