Photo of the Day: Summer, gone.
A mural on the wall of a building by the beach on the Mediterranean coast of France Anyone missing the bright, glorious days of summer already?
It's unbelievably amazing how writing autobiographical information can lead to a life-threatening (not to mention eye-twitching) case of writer's block! This leaves me no choice but to do so in the most uncreative way one could proceed: in lists. Although, enumerating facts is arguably the most logical route, as Sherlock Holmes may express. It, however, does not wholly illustrate my passion for visual arts, travel, and - as speculated - my tendency to live in novels of brilliance. My quiet nature could rival that of Holmes when he withdraws into his depths, but my wonderment toward metropolitan cities such as London and Paris parallels Nick Carraway's as he plunges into the world of The Great Gatsby. But enough ranting about oneself! Please enjoy our articles and do not hesitate to leave your thoughts underneath - we love to hear from you!
97% of the World, Unexplored?
From creatures that emit bioluminescence as if they are living glow-sticks, to “petrified” octopuses – and what, underwater flying turkeys?! Explore underwater astonishments in the following videos and realize actually how little we know about our amazing, mysterious home — our extraordinary world. TED Talks with David Gallo: Macropinna microstoma, fish with transparent forehead:
Mind-blowing facts from National Geographic
It’s the back-to-school season once again! Want to impress your peers, teachers, and even family with your knowledge of the world? Here are some interesting and, well… rather unusual facts from National Geographic: “It takes 713 gallons (2,700 L) of water to make one cotton T-shirt.” It’s hard to imagine how much water that is,…
Thundering fireworks from Globalfest 2011
This year, I was really fortunate to be volunteering with the GlobalFest Fireworks and Multi-Cultural Festival. It was an amazing experience, and best of all, they had a breathtaking display of fireworks from the countries that attended the festival.