Why Did People In The Middle Ages Wear Long And Pointy Shoes?
Everyone who was anyone in Medieval Europe wore poulaines.
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How Tuberculosis Influenced Victorian Fashion
People became enamored with the physical effects of contracting the illness. Pale skin, thin waists, and flushed cheeks were seen as quite desirable.
Feel The Burn With Ivan Djuric’s Hyper-Realistic Pyrography Portraits
Ivan Djuric of Uzice, Serbia, joins the ranks of unbelievable artists with his hyper-realistic portraits using a technique known as pyrography!
Retrofuturism: Where We Thought We’d Be Vs. Where We Are
While intergalactic roads and personal spaceships are still out of reach, some of the past predictions of the future are well within our grasp.
Sweet Sculptures: Movie-Inspired Gingerbread Art
Instead of adorable Christmas decorations, Caroline Eriksson uses gingerbread to sculpt veritable masterpieces, both naughty and nice.
This Hairball is Officially the Guinness World Records™ Title Holder for Largest Ball of Human Hair!
At 225.13 pounds, watch Hoss the Human Hairball drop on New Year’s Eve!
Don We Now Our Dino Apparel: Museum Dresses T. Rex In Giant Sweater
Stitched to suit the 40-foot replica’s burly neck and stubby arms, the massive sweater took more than 100 hours to complete!
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Salvador Dalí’s Dream State: A Door To Creativity
Even world-renowned artists struggle with inspiration, but the sleep “sweet spot” can help.
Scale Up Your Wardrobe With Lizard-And-Me Clothing From Fashion Brand Company
Where other brands steer clear of anything strange, Penelope Gazin leans into it (we’re looking at you, three-legged pants).
Mail-In Your Mane And Break A World Record With Ripley’s!
Ripley’s is joining forces with No-Shave November and Floyd’s 99 Barbershops of Florida to break the Guinness World Records™ title for Largest Ball of Human Hair.