Rachael Talibart's series Sirens continues to elevate wave photography to the level of an art form. The English photographer uses high shutter speeds to freeze water in time, immortalizing each powerful drop. Her childhood on the south coast of England shaped her passion for stormy weather, and her sensitivity in capturing waves has made her a premier outdoor … [Read more...] about Strong Waves Crashing With the Power of Mythical Gods and Sea Creatures
Dog Always Nods His Deaf And Blind Friend’s Nose To Let Him Know He’s There
They met at the dog park and were instantly besties ❤️ Tamale was adopted from Speak for the Unspoken dog rescue at the age of four months. He's been blind and deaf since birth, but it doesn't bother him nearly as much as people believe. "He will frequently run into things, but other than that, I see him as a completely normal dog," Tamale's mother, Kayleigh Otstot, told … [Read more...] about Dog Always Nods His Deaf And Blind Friend’s Nose To Let Him Know He’s There
Meet Rambo, a Stray Puppy Who Has Become a “Protector” for Ukrainian soldiers
A group of Ukrainian soldiers has a new recruit in the form of a friendly stray dog. The servicemen introduce their newest "recruit," a puppy named Rambo, in a viral video. They decided to take Rambo in after finding him on the street. "We felt bad for him. "It was bitterly cold outside," the soldiers explain on camera. "We accepted him into our post, and he remained with … [Read more...] about Meet Rambo, a Stray Puppy Who Has Become a “Protector” for Ukrainian soldiers
For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
Cartographers have little room for creativity because maps are expected to be accurate representations of locations. However, mapmakers working for the Swiss Federal Office of Topography have subtly defied their role for several decades by secretly inserting hidden illustrations into official Swiss maps. It's hard to believe these drawings went unnoticed for so long, from … [Read more...] about For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
The Mythic “Killing Stone” of Japan Splits in Half, Potentially Freeing the Spirit of a Fox Demon
When word spreads that the "Killing Stone" has been split in half, it can't be a good sign. It's an even worse omen when you learn that this Killing Stone is said to contain the spirit of a demonic fox. Unfortunately, the news is true: Japan's Sessho-seki, also known as the Killing Stone, has broken up. Sessho-seki is a stone set into volcanic mountains near a hot spring in … [Read more...] about The Mythic “Killing Stone” of Japan Splits in Half, Potentially Freeing the Spirit of a Fox Demon