An aggressive falcon didn’t take too kindly to a model glider invading its airspace in Los Angeles. The peregrine attacked several planes in the South Bay area after they came too close to her nest. The planes were no match for the bird, which can reach speeds of up to 200mph, and quickly plummeted to the ground. Read More »
At South Africa’s Kruger National Park, a young impala, an animal that would typically be considered prey, unexpectedly approached a predatory leopard. Rather than pounce on the young creature, a game ranger was shocked and amazed to see the leopard play around with the small creature, rolling around in high grasses and having fun. It’s a sight that’s incredibly rare ... Read More »
Toronto Star news paper reports, Shakiba Banifatemi owns half of $1-million home, a gift from her soon-to-be ex-husband’s family. A judge rules she does not have to return her share. In keeping with Iranian tradition, the groom’s family gave the bride a generous gift — half ownership of a $1-million Ottawa home — a “dowry” that is now the source of ... Read More »
Take a look at the Amazing Life-like Sculptures by Kazuhiro Tsuji. Kazuhiro Tsuji was born in Kyoto, Japan. He started to paint and sculpt in childhood, expressing an early enthusiasm for art, painting, photography, nature, science and technology. Experimenting in various media, he discovered portraiture was his true passion. He is primarily focused on his work as a portrait artist creating ... Read More »
London-based, Brazilian-born illustrator Lucas Levitan has a humorous ongoing project. He’s been grabbing stranger’s images off Instagram and adding his own characters with funny and awkward results. His additions often transform rather benign photographs into something altogether ridiculous and unexpected. When he isn’t remixing Instagram, Levitan can be found using his talents as an art director, photographer, puppeteer, and film-maker. ... Read More »
Canadian photographer Francois Brunelle has come up with what is arguably one of the most interesting photo projects in a long, long time. The Québec-based photographer finds people who are real-life doppelgangers. A doppelganger is someone who bears a strikingly close (or identical) resemblance to another living person. That might not sound like much until you also add in the fact that the ... Read More »
Christmas came early for some Hong Kongers on Wednesday afternoon, when a security van spilled 35 million Hong Kong dollars, or more than $4.5 million, in cash on a major highway. The BBC estimates the value of the spilled cash could be as high as $4.5 after several containers of cash fell out of the back of the armored vehicle ... Read More »
Even if you’re a frequent flyer, it’s doubtful that you’ve gotten to really enjoy a true bird’s eye view of a city or famous landmark. Most commercial planes tend to fly too high to get a real appreciation for anything, especially if it’s a cloudy day. Plus, thanks to flight routing and aisle seats, you may not have the best ... Read More »
Amal Clooney, the human rights lawyer who married George Clooney earlier this year, was tapped as Barbara Walter’s most fascinating person of the year. Walters made the announcement on Sunday night, noting, “How do I introduce her? I guess the question is, ‘What does it take to fascinate one of the most fascinating men in the world?’ She is known ... Read More »
One of Italy’s biggest singing stars in the 1980s has died aged 60. Giuseppe “Pino” Mango was taken to hospital after collapsing on stage while performing one of his most famous songs. Euro news reports he had just struck the opening bars of his hit song “Oro” when he raised an arm and said “excuse me” to the crowd before ... Read More »