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Superheroes in a Drop of Water

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Batman in a Drop of Water

Earlier this month, I discovered a photographer whose work stopped me in my tracks. Even the most jaded of people might even agree with me in saying that German photographer Marcus Reugels stands above the rest with his photographs. The work that caught my attention features drops of water refracting the earth, or at least part of it. One look at that, and you have to admit that this guy is absolutely brilliant! He has other photos along similar lines, but I think you might appreciate two of his recent pieces even more. How about a couple of superheroes in a drop of water? Well, technically, it is not the Read more »

Amazing Geeky Papercraft

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BSG Viper Papercraft

Got nimble fingers that can fold, cut, and shape a simple sheet of paper into something that will make people go “Wow!”? I sure don’t, but that does not mean I cannot appreciate the art of papercraft, which I seem to be seeing a lot these days. Just very recently, I shared what is being dubbed as the future of food: papercraft hamburger. Today, I found something even more fascinating: a collection of geeky papercraft. These works of folded paper can be credited to ~homestah of DeviantArt, who seems to have a propensity for fiddling with paper to create gifts for friends. I wish I were his friend! First up, Read more »

Amazing Packing Tape Art

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Amazing Packing Tape Art

MacGyver may know his way around duct tape, but artist Max Zorn does his own stunning thing with packing tape. Duct tape has a lot of practical uses, but with packing tape, Max Zorn has done something astoundingly beautiful. How about portraits made with nothing but tape? Forget paint. Forget watercolor. Forget pencils. Just get some packing tape – the brown translucent kind – and flexible Plexi-glass, and a cutter, and you might just be able to replicate the packing tape art of Max Zorn. According to the artist, he got inspiration for his work from a friend who was working as a car designer. If you have experience in Read more »

Scientists Invent Time Cloaking Device

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Time Cloaking Device

Move over, Harry Potter! Your invisibility cloak is awesome. There is no denying that, but it only works to hide people or things that it covers. In our world, scientists have gone one step further and invented a time cloaking device! How mind-blowing is that? Physicists from Cornell University have made another step towards turning science fiction into reality when they successfully implemented a time masker, which works by altering the flow of light. This feat is based on a basic principle: humans see things happening around us via the light that reaches our eyes. By speeding up one part of the light and slowing down another part, the physicists Read more »

Ginormous LEGO Einstein Head

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LEGO Einstein Head

Whether you love or hate physics, you cannot deny the appeal of Albert Einstein. Who cannot help but love that shock of wild white hair that belies the brilliant mind underneath? Or perhaps his crowning glory is actually a testament to his brilliance. Whichever way you see it, Albert Einstein IS the guy who led the way to physics as we know it today. And what better tribute to the ultimate physics geek than to create a LEGO Einstein head? That’s exactly what the guys at Legoland Florida did. This amusement facility has only recently opened, and while entertainment may be its focal point, Legoland Florida stays true to the Read more »

The Dark Side of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Dark Raphael

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mean many things to different people, but I do know that while I was growing up, most of my classmates were always talking about “people” like Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael. Growing up in a household where TV was a no-no, I simply thought that they were talking about the great artists. Well, until they started talking about Splinter and mentioned turtles. One thing I know for sure – those turtles are worlds apart from these renditions I have just seen. And while kids back then thought that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of their day kicked butt, I am pretty sure that no one Read more »

Bansky Does London Again

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Bansky Shopping

It was only recently that I discovered Bansky, but one look at his works of red and black was enough to get me. I am sure that hardcore Banksy fans will have more to say about the artist and his work, and especially about his recent presence in London. We still know nil about Banksy, but his art speaks for itself. Here are some of the most recent art that have cropped up. So you are yearning for a certain lifestyle? Sucks to be you. Banksy says that the lifestyle you want is out of stock. Better buck up, and learn to enjoy what you have! How do you feel Read more »

Moneygami: Not Your Usual Origami

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Lincoln One Dollar Bill

Every kid had a phase when he (or she) was obsessed with the art of paper folding, or origami, as we all call it. Who wouldn’t be? After watching masters – or even those with decent skills – create magic out of mere pieces of paper, anyone would want to be able to do the same thing. Many of us probably have outgrown the origami fascination, but I just discovered a variation that just might awaken that once again: moneygami. It’s a no brainer, what moneygami is all about. Instead of using just any piece of paper (although there is special paper used for origami), moneygami makes use of real Read more »

You Wouldn’t Believe These Are Ball Point Pen Paintings

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Pen Blow 73

We all have our favorite pens with which we write with better. I have no doubt, though, that a large majority of us would agree on the fact that in general, ball point pens can be irritating. This is especially true if we talk about the cheap ones you can get at any store. While they do the job, writing is less of a pleasure when those cheap ball point pens are used. But as they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. If you think cheap ball point pens are akin to trash (or at least close), then artist Shane McAdams will tell you he has found a Read more »