Amazing Relic Carvings Of Rome

01/17/11 -- In The Name of Art

“It is strange to think that this sarcophagus is eighteen hundred years old so vivid are the carvings on its sides. Who was buried inside is unknown, but there are facts that can be gleaned from the study of the ornate sculpting. Housed in the National Museum of Rome, the sarcophagus is displayed in a darkened room under spotlights which show its decorative figures beautifully. It was discovered in 1931 near Via Tiburtina, in the eastern suburbs of the Rome. Its front depicts a symbolic picture of a battle which is on two levels.  The carving remains to this day an achievement – the dark and light contrast beautifully, a veritable chiaroscuro effect. The skill involved was enormous.” w/ photos

Cycle Ball

01/17/11 -- Videos

“For fans of both soccer and cycling, here’s the ideal sport…”

Big Gay Car Alarm

01/17/11 -- Hilarious

“Scare away Tough Guy criminals the best way possible! By hitting on them!”

Now That’s An Egg!

01/17/11 -- Photos

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Top 15 Incredible Celeb Portraits Made Out Of Stuff

01/17/11 -- Top Lists

“Whether it’s at the newsstand or surfing the blogosphere, we see a lot of pictures of celebrities. But nothing captures a celebrity quite like artwork made by fans — especially if that fan is made of hundreds of Cheetos or thousands of BBs. Check out 15 of the most incredible celebrity portraits made of stuff.” w/ photos

How To Annoy Birds Like A Pro

01/17/11 -- How To's

“That’s mean… and a bit funny.”

China Builds World’s Longest Bridge

01/17/11 -- Amazing

“At 26.4 miles long, the Qingdao Haiwan Bridge would easily cross the English Channel and is almost three miles longer than the previous record-holder, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in the American state of Louisiana. The vast structure links the center of the booming port city of Qingdao in eastern China’s Shandong Province with the suburb of Huangdao, spanning the wide blue waters of Jiaozhou Bay. Built in just four years at a cost of $7.3 billion, the sheer scale of the bridge reveals the advances made by Chinese engineers in recent years.  No longer dependent on western expertise for such sophisticated projects, the six-lane road bridge is supported by more than 5,200 columns and was designed by the Shandong Gausu Group. When it opens to traffic later this year, the bridge is expected to carry over 30,000 cars a day and will cut the commute between the city of Qingdao and the sprawling suburb of Huangdao by between 20 and 30 minutes.  At least 10,000 workers toiled in two teams around the clock to build the bridge, which was constructed from opposite ends and connected in the middle in the last few days.” w/ photos

McDonalds Canoe-Thru

01/17/11 -- Videos

“Naturally, my first instinct would be to canoe to the supply closet and prop, on the counter, the sign that reads Caution: Wet Floor.” — izarian42

Monolithic Junk Sculptures

01/17/11 -- In The Name of Art

“This is junk art on a massive scale, each sculpture created out of the discarded detritus of modern life yet somehow existing in a certain harmony with its surroundings. The pieces are the brainchild and handiwork of New York-born land artist Steven Siegel. Is there some deep-rooted ecological message contained within these strange pod-shaped and boulder-like forms? Undoubtedly. But Siegel isn’t going to bash you over the head with a hammer about it. He’s too busy using such tools to craft his monumental masterpieces. In an article in the journal Wild Apples, Siegel speaks of his work as “art that engages the natural environment and the specifics of a particular place,” and you soon see what he means. Despite the materials they are made of, Siegel’s sculptures are built into but also transform their environment; there seems to be a symbiotic relationship between the two. The artworks make us aware of the waste materials out of which they are composed yet stand as all but organic landmarks in themselves — making us question what is natural and what is not.” w/ photos

A Portrait Of Beauty

01/17/11 -- Photos

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