Countless works of art depict the outer beauty of the human body, but this artist does things differently by digging a little deeper. Danny Quirk is fascinated by the human anatomy, especially when it comes to what’s underneath our skin. His amazing drawings and paintings capture the inner workings of our bodies from muscle tissues to bones in incredible detail. Specializing in photo realistic watercolor, Danny prides himself on “painting what the camera can’t capture.” His pieces are both dark and captivating as visual representations of human dissection. Some have made their way into doctors office, where they add an informative and beautiful touch. <div class="llcust" data-lltype="social" id="ll_5949d5cb05b1b" data-source=" <div class="llcust" data-lltype="social" id="ll_5949d5cb05be3" data-source=" <div class="llcust" data-lltype="social" id="ll_5949d5cb05ca7" data-source=" <div class="llcust" data-lltype="video" id="ll_5949d5cb05ed6" data-source=" Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/danny-quirk-art/
All it takes is a little a lot of elbow grease to transform this rusty old knife into a useful tool. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/polishing-a-rusty-knife/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); If you’re a Star Wars fan, you have to see what these two musicians just did. Earlier this month, 13-year-old Bryce Hayashi grabbed his trumpet and a fellow musician and headed down the street. Their goal was to set up shop outside someone’s home, but that house didn’t belong to just anyone. The pair put a stand on the sidewalk near composer John Williams’ property and started playing one of his most famous pieces. You may have heard of it. Williams has had an illustrious career, but this song — which was composed back in 1977 — is probably his most iconic. What a way to honor a music legend! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/star-wars-john-williams/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); Matt McDougall is a Canadian duck farmer who films the exploits of his group of waterfowl friends for his YouTube channel, 50 Ducks In A Hot Tub. As you might expect, McDougall is very attached to all of his birds. But one duck in particular, Mrs. Gimp, has become both his and his viewers’ favorite due to her friendly personality. One day, McDougall got a huge shock when he spotted what he feared was a dead duck floating in the bathtub the ducks like to play around in. He ran outside to find that it was Mrs. Gimp. He quickly realized she was suffering from hypothermia so he rushed her inside. There he repeatedly submerged her in tubs of warm water to get her body temperature back to normal… It’s wonderful to see people really go the extra mile for an animal in need. Bravo to this wonderful man and the dedication he put into reviving his feathery friend. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/duck-hypothermia/
Disney’s first “original animated film” isn’t as original as we thought… Read more: http://www.wimp.com/did-you-know-that-the-lion-king-was-plagiarized/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); What do you fear more, snakes or spiders? Personally, I go with spiders every time…I hate those things. However, I might have to revise my very scientific decision in the snake vs. spider debate and nominate a third species for most terrifying: the centipede. I know what you’re thinking: “Centipede? Really? This guy has nerves of glass.” While you’re probably right about that last part, I have a very good reason to fear centipedes over snakes or spiders. Just watch the video below to see what I mean. Spoiler alert: the centipede catches a bat out of the air. (via Reddit) See what I mean? Now don’t panic. Deadly centipedes like this only live in certain areas, so you’re probably safe. But it still might not be a bad idea to stock up on ammo and bug spray, just in case. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/deadly-centipede/
Everyone has wondered what it would be like to be an astronaut at one point or another. Flying around in outer space has to be a ton of fun, right? And how cool would it be to live without gravity for a little while? Well, trying to carry out everyday activities is actually extremely difficult without the help of gravity’s reliable pull. Here are a few things that you do every day that would be insanely hard to do if you were up in space. Brushing your teeth Making a burrito Cleaning up spills Playing music Working out Clipping your nails Getting sick Playing soccer Cooking a Thanksgiving meal Sleeping var OX_ads = OX_ads || []; OX_ads.push({ slot_id: “537251604_5641890863467”, auid: “537251604” }); Doing laundry Washing your hair Unwinding with your favorite hobbies Going to the bathroom Crying And of course, eating chips Giphy (via Mental Floss) I’m beginning to question my dreams of becoming an astronaut. It seems like a huge hassle to get anything done up there. I salute you, space explorers. You are braver and more patient than I am. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/mundane-space/
“I’ve never had my ear licked before by an ocelot — first time for everything,” is one of the things that actually came out of Coyote Peterson’s mouth during a real-life encounter with a young jungle cat. While roaming around in the rainforests of Costa Rica doing things that someone named Coyote Peterson would definitely do, the adventurer and his companion were stopped in their tracks by a baby ocelot with seemingly insatiable bloodlust…or a strong desire to play with some weird-looking animals. Either one. While picking up wild animals with sharp teeth is never really a good idea, there’s no harm in watching someone else do it, right? Pleasant! YouTube / Brave Wilderness You know what’s especially dumb? Playing with small predators that may have much larger moms lurking nearby. In any case, I’m glad this is a thing that really happened and I’m glad it didn’t happen to me. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/ocelot-attack/
The Social Good Summit continues Sunday in New York — but you can still join in the global conversation even if you couldn’t make it to New York. This year’s livestream is available in seven languages — English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian and Hebrew. This year’s Social Good Summit expands beyond the 92nd Street Y’s New York walls. Partner events, forming The Global Conversation are taking place in Beijing, China; Nairobi, Kenya; and Mogadishu, Somalia on Monday. One of the early Meetups took place Sunday morning in Madagascar: @thierry_ratsiz partage son exprience du web et des médias sociaux au #sgsglobal #madagascar twitter.com/saveoursmile/s… — Hery Zo (@saveoursmile) September 23, 2012 All Meetups in dangerous regions of the world have been cleared with U.N. security officials, who are taking responsibility. Are you taking part in a community Social Good Meetup? Let us know what’s taking place your region in the comments. About Ericsson Read more of Mashable’s coverage of the 2012 Social Good Summit: Day One: Hillary Clinton Opens the Social Good Summit [VIDEO] How the U.S. Chief Technology Officer Is Making Data Awesome Can Mobile Phones Help Fight Pediatric AIDS? How Is Social Media Changing Diplomacy? Peter Gabriel Makes Case For Internet Freedom ITU Secretary-General: OK to Make Profit When Helping Developing Nations 8-Year-Old YouTube Sensation Performs at Social Good Summit Social Good Summit Day 1: Highlights and Pics Day Two: ShoutAbout Aims to Inspire Social Action Based on News Stories Tim Pool, Guerrilla Journalist of the Digital Age [VIDEO] U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice: Twitter Crucial to Her Mission How Social Media Is Empowering Women in Haiti How to Use Mobile Devices to Solve Global Problems How Forest Whitaker Is Using Technology to Spread Peace Social Good Summit Day 2: Highlights and Pics Day Three: Napolitano: Congress ‘Got Stuck’ on Cybersecurity U.N. Foundation Challenges the World to Take Action Nick Kristof Takes Social Good Gaming to the Next Level Why Tech and New Media Can Help End Modern Slavery UNICEF Launches Online Campaign to Reduce Child Mortality Rates What It Means to Be an Advocate in the Digital Age What Non-Profits Can Learn From Cat Videos Wikipedia Founder: Online Connections Foster Real Change Deepak Chopra: Social Media is the Next Phase of Humanity [VIDEO] How Social Good Summit Sparked the Largest Conversation on Earth Social Good Summit Day 3: Highlights and Pics 10 Inspiring Quotes From Mashable’s Social Good Summit Thumbnail image courtesy of iStockphoto, skegbydave window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync||function(src,id){if(document.getElementById(id))return;var js=document.createElement(‘script’);js.id=id;js.src=src;document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0].parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}; _msla(“//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js”,”twitter_jssdk”); Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/09/23/social-good-livestream-summit/
Forget about apes. Pugs are the real threat to human domination. With the release of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes this weekend, it’s all too easy to get that wrong — so we turned to Pet Collective to set the record straight. In this YouTube video, one man learns the hard way that the cuteness of a pug is just a facade. When he finds an abandoned pug in a box in the middle of the wilderness, he takes it in just like anyone with a working heart would. He’s fooled by those irresistible wrinkles and aloof facial expressions. In no time, he finds himself in the midst of a war between pugs and humans. He’s taken “one of theirs” and the pugs go to great lengths to retrieve him. Get ready to wrinkle up your face, pug-style, as you watch this agonizing war play out. BONUS: Indisputable Proof That Pugs Should Claim the Iron Throne Game of Pugs Video: YouTube, blinkbox Video: YouTube, blinkbox Video: YouTube, blinkbox Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/07/14/planet-of-the-pugs/
