We can all picture a Christian church. There’s the tall steeple, the rows of pews, the altar, and a painting or crucifix hanging over it. Well, that’s the average church at least. But not every church falls into that stereotypical mold. Whether it’s because an architect wanted to create a “modern” church or the unusual …
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Hell hath no fury like an artist scorned. And it’s easy to see why — you pour your heart and soul into creating your masterpiece only for critics to poo-poo all over it. But you should still take even harsh criticism with some dignity. And definitely not wipe dog s*** all over the critic’s face. …
No matter your outfit, there’s a jewelry material to match it. You can get your jewelry in pretty much anything you want — gold, silver, bronze, steel, plastic, bone, wood… And now we can add breast milk and human semen to the list. It’s all thanks to Amanda Booth, the founder of Trinkets by Amanda. …
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Most artists record their music in a well-equipped studio, with quality gear, air-conditioning, and other luxuries. Others, however, go for a different approach. Plenty of albums, both popular and obscure, have been recorded in rather unusual locations. Sometimes artists do it as a marketing gimmick, sometimes the place serves as inspiration, and sometimes they just …
There are always odd stories around the different cryptocurrency markets, as those getting involved have taken to a very uncertain and volatile market – but with bitcoin hitting a new highest price at $61,000 this past weekend, it’s certainly bigger than it has ever been before. As a usable form of payment, it is starting …
We’ve jumped back into the Roaring Twenties, and trends from the decade are making a comeback. Who doesn’t love a flapper dress and pearls? False eyelashes were invented in 1916 and entered the mainstream a few years later. It’s safe to say the rather juvenile versions that were initially produced have come a long way …
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When you love to read, you love to read all things. But it’s especially fun to read weird and unusual things, especially when they are great reads! Here are 15 unusual reads and what makes them so great. 1. The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black This one is actually two books in …
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Pogonophobia is the fear of beards. Some pogonophobes will tell you that beards are dirty, gross, and unsightly. Or maybe they aren’t afraid of beards; they just have bad taste. Either way, spend some time with some real beard enthusiasts and you won’t find a cleaner, classier, or more stylish group of people. To prove …
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They call it First Fridays and it’s all the art you could ever want. Plus food and drinks, I mean, what else is there in life? Here is all the Vegas art, also known as weird art, in its full glory. First cows! Well, and maybe a dog, some crayons that are not regular, and …
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Not sure what to get Mom for the holidays? Maybe your sister is too hard to shop for; you know she’s picky as hell but she’s also vague about what she wants. Above all, family can be infuriating to buy for. But no longer! Jack Devaney has the one-stop-shopping destination for everyone on your Christmas …
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