Humorously Relatable Illustrations Display the Reality of Living with Anxiety and Depression

The illustrations were all inspired by my own anxieties and neuroticism. I think that it’s a lot more prevalent than people realize, Correll states. Gemma Correll:Website|Facebook|Instagram|Tumblrvia [Mashable] All images viaGemma Correll.

January 9, 2016 · 1 min · 31 words · Shane Smith

Woman’s Hilarious Parody Portraits Recreate Popular Celebrity Instagram Photos

Celeste Barber:Facebook|Instagramvia [BuzzFeed] All photos viaCeleste Barber.

January 4, 2016 · 1 min · 7 words · Lindsey Ochoa

Mesmerizing Rainbow Cake Changes Colors As It Spins

Thanks to her impressive airbrushing skills, YouTuberCharlotteSometimesdesigned a cake that’s essentially a rainbow optical illusion. While this cake’s metamorphosis initially seems magical, there’s actually a explanation behind its chameleon-like abilities. And when you spin the cake on a Lazy Susan (like CharlotteSometimes does in her video)? It looks as though the decorated dessert’s spontaneously changing colors right before our very eyes. CharlotteSometimes:YouTubevia [Sploid] All images viaCharlotteSometimes.

December 30, 2015 · 1 min · 66 words · Steven Parrish

Illustrator Amusingly “Unmasks” the True Identities of Pop Culture Icons for New Book

Alex Soliscontinuesto marvel us with his clever seriesIcons Unmasked. The success ofSolis' seriesis in his clever pairings. If you’d like to own a copy, it’s now available for pre-order onKickstarter. Alex Solis:Kickstarter|Website|Facebook|Instagram|Society6via [Design TAXI]

December 28, 2015 · 1 min · 34 words · Melissa Taylor

Artists Share “Before and After” Evolution of Their Drawing Skills with Years of Practice

Seeing these side-by-side images is a fantastic reminder to keep at ityou’ll improve more than you might think!

December 21, 2015 · 1 min · 18 words · Amanda Rogers

Hidden Destination Known As “The Venice of Japan” Is a Tourist-Free Dream Town

When traveling, is there anything better than stumbling upon a hidden destination without crowds of tourists? Thanks to this area’s uniqueness, it’s been protected and named a site of important traditional buildings. Above photo viak.hassi Photo:hk_willie Photo:cangmin1987 Photo:luckyme.clover via [RocketNews24]

December 16, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Craig Carter

Designers Map Out All the Roads That Really Lead to Rome

The conclusion to the original question that spurred this whole project?

December 15, 2015 · 1 min · 11 words · Amy Hall

Doodle Challenge Transforms Ordinary Cat Photo into Fantastically Amusing Scenes

With a little imagination, an ordinary cat photograph offers infinite doodling possibilities. The results transform the feline into many fantastical things. And playing off the popular catloaf position, someone even turned the animal into a loaf of bread. Check out some of our favorites from the list, below.

December 8, 2015 · 1 min · 48 words · Mary Dyer

Interview: Jonathan Franklin’s Extraordinary Survival Tale of a Castaway Lost at Sea for 438 Days

That was the last anyone would see of them for 14 months. And yet, against all odds, Alvarenga had done the impossiblehe had survived. There was no hiding the fact that this man had been at sea for a considerable time. His hair was matted upwards like a shrub. His beard curled out in wild disarray. His ankles were swollen, his wrists tiny; he could barely walk. He refused to make eye contact and often hid his face....

December 7, 2015 · 12 min · 2377 words · Maria Cole

Photographer Captures Perfectly Symmetrical Kingfisher Dive After 6 Years and 720,000 Pictures

Capturing the perfect shot is sometimes years in the makingjust ask Scottish photographerAlan McFadyen. This extensive schedule was necessary because of the birds' unpredictable behavior. The result is a stunning wildlife image, and one that was well-worth the wait.

December 6, 2015 · 1 min · 39 words · Oscar Davis

Japanese Railways Implement Special Tunnels for Slow-Moving Turtles to Safely Cross

They are structures that allow animals to safely cross human-made barriers such as busy highways or railroads. These wonderful structures are useful in habitat conservation because they allow connections between habitats and prevent further fragmentation. They also help prevent collisions between vehicles and animals, which is good news for both wildlife and humans.

December 1, 2015 · 1 min · 53 words · Antonio Reyes

1,400-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree Sheds a Spectacular Ocean of Golden Leaves

Theginkgotreealso known as a maidenhair treeis an ancient species that is native to China. Once a year, this Ginkgo tree sheds its leaves, creating an ocean of gold below.

November 26, 2015 · 1 min · 29 words · Richard Pitts

Artists Give New Life to Children’s Monster Drawings to Encourage a Creative Path

TheMonster Projectaims to help young kids realize the power of imagination. Without rules or restrictions, elementary school students are asked to draw a monster. As they allow their imaginations to flourish, these children are encouraged to draw anything that comes to mind. To help this influential project grow to empower more children, the organization hopes to raise $20,000 onKickstarter. Monster Project:Website|Behance|Kickstarter My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Monster Project founder Katie Johnson....

November 18, 2015 · 1 min · 75 words · Kristin Frazier