This Eco-Friendly Mural Uses Special Paint That Eats Smog To Help Clean the Air

A new mural in Poland is helping people breathe a little easier thanks to special paint. The results aren’t only aesthetically beautiful, but environmentally friendly, too. So, how does the unique pigment work? In fact, the City Forests project aims to plant trees in areas where they don’t grow. Converse estimates that the enormous piece of public art has the cleaning power of 780 trees. The overall concept of the Warsaw mural brings together the urban environment and nature....

August 23, 2020 · 1 min · 151 words · Katrina Skinner

Artist Uses Colorful LEGO Bricks to Transform Ordinary Kitchen Peninsula

MuralistRacheal Jacksoncompleted a DIY in her kitchen by constructing a new wall brick by brick. The statement-making addition was a brilliant way to inject some youthful fun into the room. Jackson has long been a fan of the building bricks. The graphic, colorful punch that the blocks add was a no-brainer! Although not a large wall, the DIY project took several hours for Jackson to complete. A lot of that time was spent scouring her LEGO buckets to find the right bricks for the project....

August 22, 2020 · 1 min · 162 words · Thomas Robinson

Explora la fascinante historia de Petra, de ciudad perdida a maravilla del mundo moderno

Un largo y curvo barranco conocido comoSiqes el preludio de la aventura que les espera mas adelante. Esta caminata de 1.2 km, cuyo nombre literalmente significa el eje, despierta las emociones de los visitantes. Sin embargo, este no era el nombre original de la ciudad, ya que los nabateos la llamabanRaqmu. Foto:Fotos de stockpor jaras72/Shutterstock Estas influencias eventualmente se incorporaron a su religion y cultura. Petra es una expresion increible de la riqueza y poder de los nabateos....

August 22, 2020 · 2 min · 234 words · Katrina Wallace

Explore the Fascinating History of Petra, a Once-Lost City That’s Now a Wonder of the World

The once-thriving trade center was settled in the 4th century BCE. Located in the desert canyons of southwestern Jordan, Petra was the capital of the ancient Nabataean civilization. Stretching over 102 square miles, Petra is an incredible site that attracted over one million tourists in 2019. Photo:Stock Photosfrom jaras72/Shutterstock Astoundingly, what we see today is just a fraction of what the ancient city has to offer. A long, curving gorge known as theSiqis a prelude to what awaits....

August 22, 2020 · 2 min · 299 words · Michael Jones

Photo of Saturn Peeking Out From Behind the Moon Still Viral After 6 Years

Six years ago, photographerPaul Stewarttook a photo that still resonates today. The New Zealand-basedastrophotographertook advantage of a rare event to come away with a truly memorable image. His stunning photo shows Saturn peeking out from behind the Moon in an event known as anoccultation. In Stewart’s case, the object he happened to capture was Saturn. In the photo, we see the ringed planet as it peers out from behind the Moon....

August 22, 2020 · 1 min · 153 words · Ashley Suarez

Artist Turns Face Masks and COVID-Related Objects Into Miniature Outdoor Adventures

However, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, Tatsuya has opted for incorporating objects that reflect the new normal. Tatsuya even made a race car out of a thermometer by simply adding wheels. The reason for his cute creations? Simply to to add a little enjoyment to your everyday life. Related Articles:

August 21, 2020 · 1 min · 50 words · Stephanie Hicks

Artista usa mascarillas y otros objetos médicos para crear diminutas escenas al aire libre

Tatsuya incluso hizo un coche de carreras con un termometro simplemente anadiendole ruedas. La razon de sus lindas creaciones? Simplemente darle un toque de diversion a tu vida cotidiana. Articulos relacionados:

August 21, 2020 · 1 min · 31 words · Ruben Bolton

Brave Photographer Captures Great White Shark Leaping 12 Feet Above the Ocean

The problem was that the sled was big, and that distracted the sharks. I needed something smaller; and, so, designed a new tow sled for my gear. One big splash or wave and its game over. The gamble was well worth it when Fallows realized he’d come away with the photo he was after. Moody clouds and an incredibly athletic shark that jumped 12ft high displaying a classic profile, hard to beat!...

August 21, 2020 · 1 min · 102 words · James Simmons

Descarga gratis decenas de recetas mexicanas de 200 años de antigüedad

La Universidad de Texas en San Antonio busca reunir diversas perspectivas sobre la cocina mexicana para una audiencia global. El primer volumen,Postres: guardando lo mejor para el principio, compila postres mexicanos clasicos. Con un poco de experimentacion, tendras tu propia especialidad secreta. Bibliotecarios y archivistas de UTSA adaptaron esta imagen de portada para “Postres” de un libro de cocina de los años 60 en la colección (Foto: Postres,Biblioteca de Colecciones Especiales de UTSA....

August 21, 2020 · 2 min · 321 words · Michael Moore

Sommelier History: How Poison-Detecting Servants Became Respected Wine Connoisseurs

Sommeliers taste wine and often take notes as a study aid. But to many people, sommeliers may still be something of an enigma. How can one make a career out of pouring and tasting wine? Sommeliers taste wine and often take notes as a study aid. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS/Shutterstock) The answers might surprise you. What Is a Sommelier? Simply put, a sommelier is a wine expert. The Worshipful Company of Vintners Arms....

August 21, 2020 · 2 min · 426 words · Vanessa Glass

Talented Bakeries Are Creating Cakes That Look Like Paradise Islands

Now, bakeries are transforming delectable cakes into incredible paradise islands. These edible masterpieces feature rippling ocean waves, sandy beaches, tropical green foliage, and even fish. Based in Ukraine,Dolnyk Bakeryis one of the pastry stores leading this trend. Dolnyk Bakery Founder Kristina Dolnyk sculpts each cake by hand, creating a variety of aquatic-inspired environments. Trapped in her jelly water are porpoises, manta rays, and a variety of coral and seashells. Paladartein El Salvador is another bakery creating oceanic cake art....

August 21, 2020 · 1 min · 177 words · Jose Salas

Una elusiva especie de musaraña elefante reaparece en África después de 50 años

Musarana elefante de Somalia toma el sol en Day Forest, Djibouti. Unestudiorecientemente publicado en la revista cientifica PeerJ documenta una expedicion de 2019 para estudiar macroscelideos en Djibouti. Aunque los macroscelideos comen insectos, las trampas rapidamente capturaron a una musarana elefante de Somalia. Musaraña elefante de Somalia toma el sol en Day Forest, Djibouti. (Foto:Houssein Rayaleh/PeerJ) El equipo se sorprendio al encontrar a la especie tan lejos de su area previamente conocida....

August 21, 2020 · 1 min · 208 words · Mr. Alexander Stone

200-Year-Old Mexican Recipes Are Now Free to Download in These Digitized Cookbooks

UTSA librarians and architects adapted this cover image for Postres from a 1960s cookbook in the collection. (Photo: Postres,UTSA Libraries Special Collections.) With a little experimentation, youll have your very own secret specialty. UTSA librarians and architects adapted this cover image for “Postres” from a 1960s cookbook in the collection. (Photo: Postres,UTSA Libraries Special Collections.) Similarly, a churro recipe from a 1928 unpublished manuscript uses parts to describe ingredient ratios....

August 20, 2020 · 2 min · 332 words · Kristopher Briggs