Archaeologists have discovered some of the oldest human footprints in the world during a dig on a beach on the east coast of England. The prints, thought to be more than 800,000 years old, were found in silt on the beach at Happisburgh in Norfolk. Scientists believe that the prints, which were probably made by…
The act of tipping your waiter at the end of the meal is sometimes viewed as something nice to do as opposed as an obligation. The amount is essentially up to your perception of how good or bad the service has been. Granted, 15 percent is the norm, but as any waiter who’s been in…
Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health: Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a “walking meeting” — and let ideas flow while you walk and talk. Nilofer Merchant has been helping to grow businesses — from Fortune 500s to web…
Scientists have produced a material so dark that it absorbs all but 0.035 per cent of visual light, setting a new world record. Vantablack, created by British company Surrey NanoSystems, is so dark that the human eye can’t understand what it’s seeing, with all shapes and contours being lost. Company has produced a “strange, alien”…
Turkish Halfeti Roses are incredibly rare and shaped just like regular roses, but their color sets them apart. These roses, which appear perfectly black to the naked eye, are said to grow only in small quantities and only in the tiny village of Halfeti, Turkey. The unique soil conditions and pH levels of groundwater in…
Originating from a very successful career as an advertising photographer, Mark Toia was coerced into directing TVCs by his clients. Their desires were to bring his exceptional photographic eye to the small screen, and he has now become one of the most sort after directors in the advertising world. http://giant.gfycat.com/CandidImmaterialDromedary.webm 3 hours in a…
A picture is worth a thousand words, but not all pictures are created equal. These pictures are gripping and unforgettable because of the volumes they speak about the human condition – about some of the best and worst moments of contemporary human existence. Some of these pictures may upset you, while others may fill with…
A parent’s love for their child knows no boundaries, and this is true both of us and of our animal friends. In these heartwarming photos of animal parenting, you’ll recognize many of the same tender and stressful childhood moments that you may have also experienced as a parent or a child. Ecologists tend to separate…
These future homes may or may not be implemented in a few years from now. Whether or not these projects gets built or not, these design gives us a glimpse in how our homes may look in the near future. Tornado-Proof Home Ted Givens, an architect with Hong Kong’s 10Design created this prototype for a…
New York, Memphis, San Francisco, Berlin, London and Paris have been defining the music scene for the past 70 years.Here are six American and European cities that launched music revolutions in past decades and local clubs where you can still hear artists carrying on the tradition. Music’s roots run deep but they don’t travel far.…
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