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Police Called to Free Grown-Ass Man Stuck in High Chair at McDonald’s_
It took three police officers to safely extract an adult McDonald’s patron from a toddler’s high chair in which he had somehow managed to get himself stuck. The Cork, Ireland, resident was enjoying a late dinner last Tuesday at the … Continue reading
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Michel Gondry Adapting Philip K. Dick’s ‘Ubik’_
Philip K. Dick was a paranoid fellow, as demonstrated by his literary output, but one of his most trippy and mind-boggling creations is a book titled Ubik, which can only be described in brief as a satirical, psychedelic predecessor to … Continue reading
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Kai, the Internet’s Hero Hitchhiker, Now Wanted for Murder_
You might remember Kai, Pauly Shore’s Encino Man character come to life, from earlier this year when he helped save a Fresno woman who was being attacked by a violent racist. Kai’s chill-bro demeanor and quick thinking in the face … Continue reading
China destroys the ancient Buddhist symbols of Lhasa City in Tibet_
Ignoring both religious freedom and the outcry of the Tibetan people, the Chinese authorities have begun demolishing the ancient capital of Lhasa, including one of the most important Buddhist sites of the city, Tibet’s holiest Jokhang Temple. Chinese authorities are … Continue reading
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Classic Paintings Recreated Using the Faces of Modern Celebrities_
Worth1000 ran a “Modern Renaissance” photo effects contest this past February that challenged their community members to recreate classic paintings using the faces of modern celebrities from movies and television shows. There were some really hilarious and impressive entries. (Link)
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Abercrombie & Fitch controversy sparks movement to clothe the homeless_
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries made waves recently for saying in an interview that he doesn’t want “not so cool” people or obese women to wear his company’s clothes. In response, LA filmmaker Greg Karber came up with a … Continue reading
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Gripping Photos Capture the Mirror Worlds of North and South Korea_
Architectural photographer Dieter Leistner was born the same year East Germany began construction on the Berlin Wall. He was 37 when it fell. Maybe that’s why his interest in North and South Korea feels so personal—he spent forty years in … Continue reading
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Mind/Set/Match_
A negative mindset will attract negative situations. Just as a positive mindset will attract positive ones. Sometimes it surprises me how much of a shock this tiny little gem of a fact can be… and yet once we realize we … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Art, Culture, Education, gifT, Philosophy, Social
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Without others to interact with…
You cannot truly recognize your own image_ (Link)
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Enlightening Make Up Tutorial_
“The secret to humour is surprise.” – Aristotle_ (Link)
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