Over the last few months we have gone through 30 of the worlds greatest mysteries but what we haven't covered are ancient mysteries. This list aims to put that right! Here are ten great unsolved mysteries of science. Do you have a theory that might solve one of these mysteries? If so, tell us in
Copyrighted. All Rights Reserved. Please, Do Not use without my permission! -- I still love my Sony Ericsson, and some times I really miss its photos, specially my spiky balls :) This photo was not posted before, new from my archive number K750i :) It's so much similar to the most viewed one, but with different expression on his face :) Here is the most viewed photo in my whole photostream, it got till now over 39,600 views and this number is still increasing every day !!!!! :) Cute Smile
When I was younger I never enjoyed eating sweets, chocolate or ice cream. Seriously, this is not a hoax! I know it is crazy to think this now as all I seem to do is post sweet treats and desserts t…
You might not know that white mummies were found in China. These amazing white mummies found in China show us a part of history that has been completely forgotten. How did they get there? And who were they? Read on for the full story about this incredible find.
"Do hormones drive women's votes?" That headline is not from a newspaper published in 1892 or 1922, but from CNN online in 2012. Posted just last week, th...
While adults stuck with their dull muesli and bran-based cereals in the morning, kids wanted something more interesting. For parents, the only way to stop them demanding chocolate bars at seven o’clock was to buy a sugar-based cereal. Sugar Puffs emphasised their child appeal by an ad campaign starring the Honey Monster, a sucrose-addicted, hyperactive […]
The body of John Torrington stunned the archeologists who exhumed it in 1984 while searching for the cause of the legendary Franklin's failure. Perfectly preserved, it stared back at them, literally!
Elephant Man.
Growing up in the 1950’s-1980’s we were surrounded by household items that we just took for granted. They were part of our everyday lives, some decorative, most functional, sometimes both. And pretty much everywhere you went, everyone had them, your family, your neighbors, your friends. Sadly, today, many of these old household staples are disappearing, going the way of the icebox, the hand crank telephone on the wall or the coal bin in the basement – things that everyone knew in the 1920’s but were pretty much gone when I was a kid in the 1960’s-1970’s. Of course we are all nostalgic for “the way it used to be” and glamorize things that really were not all that great for our parents, but for which we have fond memories as children.
YOKE DU YOUR “I hate to have to tell you this”, said the Doctor in a sad compassionate voice, “but you have been unfortunately been diagnosed with a highly contagious disease, we will have to quar…
The Weerdinge Men were uncovered by a farmer in 1904 in a peat bog in the Netherlands. They have been radiocarbon-dated to between 160 BC and 220 AD. One of the bodies has a hole in the chest through which the intestines spilled out. The cause of death for the other is unknown. It is […]
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPY NEW YEAR to all of you!!! I hope you rang in 2012 with a smile! I for one am looking forward to the New Year and getting to know everyone a bit better…sharing in your creative spirits and talents…experiencing your lives through your fascinating story telling…being there for your ups and downs…lending a helping […]
Hello all. I think it's best you go and put the kettle on, grab something tasty to accompany your beverage and settle in for a tad tiny moment. I have been scanning left, right and centre (pardon the pun) with the intention of sharing a visual feast of imagery with you. (Double click to enlarge) Now whether or not you love vintage children's books as much as I do, or not, is beside the point really. One would have to have be devoid of all sentiment not to appreciate the imaginative illustrations created by Anne & Janet Grahame Johnstone. I first posted about their work on the book Waterbabies here and since then I have been lucky enough to find a second book illustrated by them. (Double click to enlarge) I love the colours.... (Double click to enlarge) .... the abundance of flora & fauna, the attention to detail and most of all... (Double click to enlarge) .... the clothes. I remember asking my mum - Where do you get clothes like that? (Hoping that I might be able to procure myself a set of white stockings and a pair of black leather brass buckled shoes - try saying that quickly!) Of course I was raised in the eighties which meant that the local department store stocked everything Madonna, Culture Club and Cyndi Lauper. At this tender age I was oblivious to trends so it's no wonder I was heartbroken when I could not find the aisle for Lorna Doone lovers! I was lucky enough though to have a Nanna who made me my very own Holly Hobby outfit. So I suppose that's something. Hmmm - I need to dig out an old photo album I think! The next two illustrations fill the inside of the front & back covers of the book. How fantastic - to pay attention to pages we often ignore. Next we peruse art works from a few of my Ladybird Readers. Anyone recognise these? Illustrated by A.J Macgregor The mischievous adventures of two frisky kittens and their crazy antics. Kittens in dresses - sigh... And this one... Illustrated by Frank Hampson Higgledy Piggledy, the hen - reminds me of Roz & Daphne, but as for "Rub a Dub Dub" - the three men in the tub (who supposedly jumped out of a rotten potato??) I think I like the visual more than the poem. Illustrated by Eric Winter Then there's the slightly creepy tale of the baby snatcher who wants to play "guess my name games" with a mother to be. I definitely enjoy the art more than the story here! After doing a bit of poking around I discovered this article about Ladybird Illustrators and it stated that Eric Winter was actually the artist who designed the logo for the Abbey National Building Society. As well as this a copy of the L/B reader Puss in Boots (which he illustrated) has been placed in a time capsule for future generations to find - too cool. Illustrated by Eric Winter The article also states that before working for L/B Eric provided artwork for Eagle comics (as did a number of other L/B illustrators) The Princess and the Pea was always, in my opinion, the most absurd fairytale and I commend Eric for drawing a decidedly naff looking Prince - after all who marries a ridiculously uptight woman that struggles to sleep on a pea hidden under a stack of mattresses? Just cos Mummy told you too? Mmmm.... I doubt very much this Prince will see any honeymoon action. Then we have this darling... Illustrated by Ethel & Harry Wingfield Full of really lovely ideas of things to do with your young-uns. I swear my sister, my cousin and I had a tea party just like this one when we were wee little peeps. Next there's an example of a LB Learner book... Illustrated by Martin Aitchison A sort of mini encyclopedia on the topic of Ballet - it's history, costumes, conventions etc. Informative but not lacking in drama and romance by any means. I do hope you've enjoyed this little vintage illustration feast. For me it's a real trip down memory lane and I am always inspired by the talent of other dedicated artists who can do what I am sadly unable to do. Still, this world needs the creators balanced by the observers - yes? PS - If you love these then guess what! You can purchase LB prints and or canvas art HERE. Whoop Whoop! *************** I have some photos of my new guest room to post next. I had a ball playing around and decorating it.My week has seen me tick off a number of items from my to-do list - including my goal to meditate every day for 15 minutes ... YAY for me! It's been a great stress buster and I'm looking forward to keeping up the routine. Hubby and I have recorded a mahoosive load of UK shows - Escape to the Country, Homes Under the Hammer etc. We find they are the perfect tonic for our dreams and longings to move to the UK. So this evening I think I'll be lazy and insist that we have takeaway, a good bottle of vino and a curl up on the couch. Happy Thursday Peoples! xxxx
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There’s one thing that you really can’t ignore in life. No, it’s not politics or religion or even cat memes. We’re talking about food! Everybody eats. And we all have unique relationships with eating, cooking, and hunger. For some folks, food is just the fuel that keeps them going. Others forge fantastic feasts in their kitchen every single night for their family and friends. (Meanwhile, here we are, snacking as though our lives depend on it.)
Metten abbey library (Germany) Photo: Helga Schmidt-Glassner
If you're a TV addict like me, then I bet you have a list of shows that are perfect for binge-watching. Whether you prefer sitting on your couch or lounging in bed, there is nothing better than soaking in a few hours of a TV show. Binge-watching is…
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Ways To Upcycle Old Towels - looking for zero waste ways of upcycling used worn towel? Here's loads of ways of recycling towelling fabric!
Story time! Story time!
