Hyper-realistic Still Life Paintings by Pedro Campos

http://www.pedrocampos.net

October 2, 2010 · 1 min · word · Brett Smith

Bagger 288: The Biggest, Meanest Machine in the World

The Bagger 288, also known as the Excavator 288, is the largest digging machine in the world. It was built by the German company Krupp for the energy and mining firm Rheinbraun.

October 1, 2010 · 1 min · 32 words · Matthew Gentry

Emergency Bra Doubles as a Gas Mask

Bodnar emergency bra is now available forpurchase onlinefor just $29.95.

October 1, 2010 · 1 min · 10 words · Holly Garza

Japanese Kite Festival in Haifa

Activities include kite building, origami, martial arts, Japanese crafts and a Sumo wrestling ring.

October 1, 2010 · 1 min · 14 words · Carlos Perez

Classy Shoe Designs by Kobi Levy

35-year-oldKobi Levy, who lives in Tel Aviv, Israel, has a radically different taste in footwear. Levys creations are often bizarre and awesome at the same time. Take his chewing gum shoes for instance.

September 29, 2010 · 1 min · 33 words · Michelle Martinez

Bodies in Urban Spaces by Willi Dorner

Bodies in Urban Spaces is a part of French Institute Alliance Francaises Crossing the Line festival. Choreographer Willi Dorner takes a bow at the end of the tour Sunday. Photos: Bryan Derballa for The Wall Street Journal ![Performers situate themselves into position during a piece entitled “Bodies in Urban Spaces” by choreographer Willi Dorner. Starting at sunrise, the performers inched their way into different spaces throughout lower Manhattan. CREDIT: Bryan Derballa for The Wall Street Journal NYBODIES](https://blogger....

September 27, 2010 · 2 min · 361 words · Randall Singh

European Member of Parliament Takes Her Baby To Work

And this wasnt even Take-Your-Child-to-Work day. While this might be a rare spectacle for many, the EU assembly is no stranger to young guests. The German MEP Hiltrud Breyer breast-fed regularly at meetings of the environment committee!

September 27, 2010 · 1 min · 37 words · Sharon Mueller

Robert Capa's Lost Negatives

One of three boxes containing negatives by Robert Capa. Here are some highlights of the collection. Exiled Republicans being marched on the beach from one internment camp, Le Barcares, France. February 1937 Man carrying a wounded boy, Teruel, Spain. December 1937 Mother nursing a baby while listening to political speech, near Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. Late Aprilearly May 1936 Outdoor mass for Republican soldiers, near Lekeitio, Basque region, Spain. Dolores Ibarruri (La Pasionaria), Madrid....

September 26, 2010 · 1 min · 127 words · Diane May

The Secret Life of the Harvest Mice

Laying patiently in meadows and reed beds, the pair were able to capture the fascinating images. Harvest mice are extremely agile creatures. Two harvest mice play with each other. Photos: BARCROFT MEDIA ThanksDaily Mail.

September 26, 2010 · 1 min · 34 words · Amy White

Tilt-Shifted Van Gogh's Paintings

It uses a special lens that gives a real-world scene the illusion of being a miniature model. You’ve probably seenexamplesby now. The guys over atArtcyclopediadecided to simulate this effect on the works of Vincent van Gogh.

September 25, 2010 · 1 min · 36 words · Debbie Fritz

Anatomical Cartoon Characters by Jason Freeny

His prints are available for sale at his companyMoist Productions.

September 24, 2010 · 1 min · 10 words · Steve Morgan

Chicken Wire Portraits by Ivan Lovatt

Ivan Lovattis a professional sculptor who has been creating amazing sculpture for the past 6 years. Ivan initially worked with driftwood and reclaimed timber, which he fashioned into exquisite representations of birds and wildlife. Later he turned to chicken wire.

September 24, 2010 · 1 min · 40 words · Amy Calhoun MD

Oktoberfest 2010 Pictures

“, Oktoberfest 2010 officially started in Munich, Germany. This year, festivities will run until October 4, 2010. Collected here are a few images from this opening weekend. Bavarian farmer Sebastian Hirmer reaps hops from 18 hectare fields annually. About four hectare of hops are enough for the production of beer for the entire Oktoberfest season. Zuckersucht produces about one million gingerbread hearts for very Oktoberfest season. (SEBASTIAN WIDMANN/AFP/Getty Images) [viaBoston Globe]

September 22, 2010 · 1 min · 71 words · Christina Bennett