Carved Book Landscapes by Guy Laramée For the better part of three decades multidisciplinary artist Guy Laramee has worked as a stage writer, director, composer, a fabricator of musical instruments, a singer, sculptor, painter and writer. Among his sculptural works are two incredible series of carved book landscapes and structures entitled Biblios and The Great Wall, where […]
240 Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh “To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh “People have a hard time letting go […]
6 Foods You Buy Once And Regrow A Few Times – How to regrow vegetables
A sustainable food system is a collaborative network that integrates several components in order to enhance a community’s environmental, economic and social well-being. – Community Research Connections When one is born and raised in a developed nation, such as the United States or Canada, food is provided and consumed with minimal effort. The negative consequence […]
Tomtato – This plant grows Tomatoes and Potatoes at the same time
Online based U.K.-based horticulture company Thompson & Morgan has developed a plant that grows both cherry tomatoes and potatoes called the Tomtato. The product was first announced in 2013, and now it’s finally commercially available. It’s been available now in Canada for at least a year now. A New Zealand horticulture company has also created […]
10 of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. #2 seems out of this world
“There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan 1. Victoria Falls in Zimbabve The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya is a gorgeous waterfall, located on the Zambia and Zimbabwe border. The water of Zambezi river falls down in a straight line […]
Sea Turtle with Straw up its Nostril – “NO” TO PLASTIC STRAWS
*****WARNING: inappropiate/ strong language!****** From the video’s Youtube description box: If you would like to support our research for the next three years, please think about donating to our GoFundMe Campaign http://gofundme.com/wuhvd6zj This video shows why plastic trash is detrimental to marine life and why especially drinking straws are one of the most useless items […]
How to make a Paper Gun that Shoots – With Trigger
Learn how to make a pistol that shoots paper using a trigger. WARNING -Use this carefully. Do not shoot at anyone and wear protective glasses.
Beauty Beyond Nature: Stunning Artistic Glass Paperweights by Paul J. Stankard
Paul J. Stankard is an internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement. He is considered a living master in the art of the paperweight, and his work is represented in more than 60 museums around the world. He is a Fellow of the American Craft Council and a recipient of the UrbanGlass […]
Young Japanese Man Makes Lollipops To Keep A 1,200-Year-Old Tradition Alive
Amezaiku is Japanese candy artistry, and it has been around since the eighth century. In order to do the craft, the artist works with multi-colored taffy and, by hand, using tools such as tweezers and scissors, creates a sculpture that resembles an animal. These artists then hand paint their candy with edible dyes, giving the […]
Standing up against bullies – Powerful and heart-warming short video
A moving short movie about a red-haired schoolboy who is bullied by other classmates because of the colour of his hair. Until one day, someone else decides to stand by him and let him know he has every right to be different. Are we ready to be supportive of those who need us, to let […]