THE FUNNY HOUSE SPENT $9 MILLION ON PHOTOGRAPHING ASSHOLES
It described smart toilets equipped with AI and cameras to identify users’ unique ‘anal prints,’ analyze urine and stool for health monitoring, and send the data to a secure cloud.
Orwell’s Close Call: A Sniper’s Bullet and a Literary Legacy
“At any given moment there is orthodoxy, a body of ideas which it is assumed all right-thinking people will accept without question.
It is not exactly forbidden to say this or that or the other, but it is not done. Anyone who challenges the prevailing orthodoxy finds himself silenced with surprising effectiveness.
Discover Old and New America by Train
Top destinations: Sacramento, Reno, Salt Lake City, Denver, Omaha. Travel Time: Approx. 51-52 hours from Emeryville to Chicago.
LIVERPOOL THE ENIGMATIC MARITIME CITY
Predominantly Christian their last poignant sight of Europe was the enigmatic Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas. Known as ‘The Sailor’s Church’ this sacred place of worship since 1250 had been a sentinel and lighthouse for those embarking and disembarking from thousands of vessels plying the high seas.
The Petite Ballerina of the Slums
Her work shines a light on Birmingham’s rich working-class communities, capturing the authenticity of everyday life. Lorraine’s photograph is one of Mendelsohn’s most cherished images, providing a window into a world where art, identity, and community are beautifully connected.
The Greatest Polar Survival Story of all Time
The ship remained locked in the ice for almost 10 months, until, in November 1915, the Endurance was finally crushed by the shifting ice.
Most Erotic Books Penned, Published and Read by Women
A 30 per cent increase in sales of erotic novels is mainly thanks to female readers. There is no embarrassment of putting one’s reading choice past a cashier under the amused eyes of other customers.
Life in the 1960s was easier and better
A friend once boasted that if you pressed a little button on his new watch the hands lit up. I asked him if he had never heard of a luminous watch.
THE ANTHONY HOPKINS SOLUTION TO LIFE
‘I know that I have less to live than I have lived. And, I feel like a child who was given a box of chocolates. He enjoys eating it, and when he sees not much left, he starts to eat them with a special taste.
Tea for Two at Tiffany’s
The photograph of women having tea in New Zealand in 1890 captures a moment that reflects the social customs and cultural practices of the time. During the late 19th century, afternoon tea became a popular ritual, especially among Victorian society’s middle and upper classes. It served as a […]
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