Keiko Masumoto creates ceramic vessels in her Kitsch Kogei collection that are unexpectedly embedded with octopuses. Each piece in the sea-inspired series beautifully blends a surreal silhouette with a classic aesthetic, balancing form and function. The intricately painted blue-and-white patterns on the ceramic octopus vessels are typical of traditional Chinese (and … [Read more...] about Artist Creates Surreal Ceramic Vessels That Are Half-Pottery, Half-Octopus
WATCH: To Save His Dogs, an Australian Man Takes Down a Kangaroo!
To save his dogs, an Australian man fought an enraged kangaroo for six minutes. Cliff Des was at his home in New South Wales last week when "a six-foot buck roo in a bad mood" attempted to grab his dogs from the front yard. He tried unsuccessfully to frighten the wild animal away, which resulted in a fight with the marsupial. Des told Today on Tuesday, "It just put … [Read more...] about WATCH: To Save His Dogs, an Australian Man Takes Down a Kangaroo!
These Incredible Antarctica Striped Icebergs Look Like Candy
They might look like candy, but the stripes are actually salty. When large blocks of ice break off a glacier or an ice shelf and float freely in open water, they form icebergs. This ice is made up of pure fresh water that has accumulated over millennia from snow falling on the Antarctic continent. The floating ice chunks then interact with the salty seawater beneath … [Read more...] about These Incredible Antarctica Striped Icebergs Look Like Candy
A 101-Year-Old Woman Adopts The Shelter’s Oldest Cat, And The Two Are Now Best Friends
Cats typically live until the age of 16, but there is one shelter cat named Gus who defies the odds. He's 19 years old, healthy, and about to embark on a new chapter in his life. Gus was brought to the Humane Society of Catawba County (HSCC) in North Carolina last month after his previous owner was unable to care for him due to a change in their work schedule. The no-kill … [Read more...] about A 101-Year-Old Woman Adopts The Shelter’s Oldest Cat, And The Two Are Now Best Friends
Clever Cat Tricks Dog Into Crate So He Can Have Some Alone Time
"This happens at least once a day." Milo, a 5-year-old tabby, has been Erika Longo's only pet since he wandered into her apartment as a stray. But everything changed a year ago when his mother brought home a golden retriever puppy named Beckham. The rescue cat is spoiled by his mother and always gets his way. Longo told The Dodo, "He has a very big personality." "In life, … [Read more...] about Clever Cat Tricks Dog Into Crate So He Can Have Some Alone Time