Solar Toothbrush, No Water Or Toothpaste Required This toothbrush works through an ingenious, water and energy-saving, eco-friendly photochemical reaction. Canadian scientists have come up with something that uses solar energy to clean your teeth. The Soladey-J3X solar toothbrush works through an ingenious, water and energy-saving, eco-friendly photochemical reaction. Dr Kunio Komiyama , a University of Saskatchewan dentistry professor designed the first solar toothbrush about 15 years ago. The toothbrush has a solar panel at its base that transmits electrons through a lead wire in the top of the mechanism. No doubt this device will be popular with oversleeping students everywhere. Poor dental hygiene has been linked to a decline in overall health of individuals, as well as many systemic diseases. I don’t know yet who would pay for such a scheme, but it’s something to think about. digg
dubaiisnuts Dubai in 1990 prior to the craziness The same street in 2003 Last year The madness. The Dubai Waterfront. All of this was built in the last 5 years, including that island that looks like a palm tree. The Palm Islands in Dubai. Upon completion, the resort will have 2,000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping centers, movie theaters, and many other facilities. The World Islands. 300 artificially created islands in the shape of the world. The Burj al-Arab hotel in Dubai. Hydropolis, the world's first underwater hotel. The Burj Dubai. This is what downtown Dubai will look like around 2008-2009. The Al Burj. Recently it was announced that the final height of this tower will be 1200 meters. Theres still more of this craziness. Onto page 2
What children’s drawings would look like if they were painted realistically The Monster Engine is one of those projects that make me love the Internet for its ability to expose amazing creative talent to a worldwide audience. Illustrator Dave DeVries started with a simple question: What would a child’s drawing look like if it were painted realistically? In his own words: It began at the Jersey Shore in 1998, where my niece Jessica often filled my sketchbook with doodles. The Monster Engine is the 48-page outcome from that curiosity, and it looks wonderful. I project a child’s drawing with an opaque projector, faithfully tracing each line. Below are some of my favorite illustrations from the project. Buy “The Monster Engine” on Amazon.
Are These Images Proof Of Real Time Travel? Ladies and gentlemen, we have a problem. Apparently, no one is willing to follow proper time travel etiquette. Time travelers are leaving proof of their escapades everywhere! Well, the best I can do is keep track of these temporal anomalies. Join me as I explore these temporal tears in the fabric of the universe. Our first stop on this temporal disaster is China. In December 2008, Chinese archaeologists allegedly removed the opening of a giant coffin within what was believed to be an undisturbed, 400-year old Si Qing tomb in Shangsi County. As they removed the soil around the coffin, however, they were shocked and amazed to find this: A small piece of metal shaped like a watch, with the time frozen at 10:06. If the tomb was truly undisturbed for 400 years, what could explain the existence of this modern artifact? This photo turned up on the Virtual Museum of Canada website, an online repository of “Canada’s rich history and culture.” But in the photo, someone doesn’t belong. A cell phone?
Dubai Architecture- The Burj al Alam, or The World Tower. Upon completion it will rank as the world's highest hotel. It is expected to be finished by 2009. At 480 meters it will only be 28 meters shorter than the Taipei 101. The Trump International Hotel & Tower, which will be the centerpiece of one of the palm islands, The Palm Jumeirah. Dubailand. Dubailand will be built on 3 billion square feet (107 miles^2) at an estimated $20 billion price tag. Dubai Sports City. Currently, the Walt Disney World Resort is the #1 tourist destination in the world. The Dubai Marina is an entirely man made development that will contain over 200 highrise buildings when finished. The Dubai Mall will be the largest shopping mall in the world with over 9 million square feet of shopping and around 1000 stores. Ski Dubai, which is already open, is the largest indoor skiing facility in the world. The UAE Spaceport would be the first spaceport in the world if construction ever gets under way. Some other other crazy shit...
Ships That Sail Through the Clouds: Meet Luigi Prina, the 83-Year-Old Builder of Flying Model Ships Photo by Gianluca Giannone courtesy Blinking City Photo by Gianluca Giannone courtesy Blinking City> When he was just 16 years old Luigi Prina entered and won a national aircraft modeling competition. The folks over at Blinking City along with photographer Gianluca Giannone recently sat down with the model building for this beatiful photo essay and video. Mobstr looks for an acceptable shade of grey Mobstr just sent over this series of photos. I imagine the buff man has been laughing to himself about all this… Photos by Mobstr Share Category: Photos | Tags: mobstr
Pregnancy Photography - How to Take Great Shots With a Baby Bump It all started with Demi Moore gracing the cover of a magazine and proudly displaying her 8 month pregnant belly. Since then, bold, stylish, and fun maternity photos have become an essential part of a baby’s first photo album. We don’t all get the luxury of professional photographers and makeup artists, so here are 5 tips you need to keep in mind to ensure a pregnancy photo that is worthy to be put on the pages of Vogue. 1. One of the foremost considerations you will have to consider in maternity photography is timing. 2. It is also critical that you select the right location that best defines your overall mood and personality. If this is your first time to take a pregnancy shoot then opting for more controlled environment such as a studio is an ideal option. Your home is also an excellent option especially if you want to capture this special moment at a place where you will raise your little one. 3. 4. Make sure to bring several changes of clothing. 5. About the author
New Light Installation is Like a Giant Portal to Another World Nonotak Studio is back with a new installation that promises to (again) mess with your mind. Previously, they had created Isotopes v.2, a hypnotizing light experience that was inspired by the devastation in Fukushima. For the Insanitus Festival 2013 in Kaunas, Lithuania, the studio just debuted Daydream V.2, an audiovisual installation that distorts our perception of space. Visitors who are standing in front of it will have light beams pass right through them as if they're about to be teleported into another world. Nonotak describes it this way, "This installation is aimed at establishing a physical connection between the virtual space and the real space, blurring the limits and submerging the audience into a short detachment from reality. For the full experience, make sure to watch the video, below. Nonotak Studio website
How Bill Nye Became The Science Guy. And A Ballet Shoe Inventor. And a Political Voice When Bill Nye tells a story about getting hit in the head, he stops to remind you about inertia, “a property of matter.” He’ll ask you how many electric switches are in your iPhone and casually chat about SpaceShipOne. It seems as though Nye were born to play the role for which he is best known: “the science guy,” an amusing, bow-tie-wearing teacher with an entertaining experiment to go with every scientific phenomena. But his career trajectory reads much more like a delicate string of happenstance than a born destiny. Looking a bit like Steve Martin started his career as a comic. Calling a DJ to correct his pronunciation of “gigawatts” got him a regular radio appearance, and a volunteer gig writing jokes led to his first TV appearance. But listen for a fair length of time to Nye talk about his string of happy accidents, and you'll realize he's wired for disruption--personal and otherwise. Nye has a knack for embracing chance opportunities. His reaction: “Bring it on, as we say." It was.
visualsundae The Quote Illustration Project Illustrations and quotes are always a good combo as can be seen in these posters. It’s a personal project of Tang Yau Hoong (an illustrator who we’ve featured here several times before) to combine selected illustrations of him and quotes by famous as well as unknown people. They’re made into art prints and are available here. Enjoy! About The Artist Tang Yau Hoong is a graphic artist/ illustrator/ designer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia who loves simplistic design. About the author Hi, my name is Houke de Kwant. The Bell Witch Web Site - Online home of the Bell Witch of Tennessee The Tripatorium™ | Home