At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, initial mating of space shuttle Discovery and the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is complete in the mate-demate device. The device, known as the MDD, is a large gantry-like steel structure used to hoist a shuttle off the ground and position it onto the back …
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The Full Infograph
Just a few of the photos culled from Joel Robinson’s Whimsical Photographic Abstractions.
Some excerpts from the series by Jay B. Sauceda: BILL PRYOR – Bill runs a ranch in between Alpine and Marfa. He’s a friendly guy with what may be the raspiest voice I have ever heard. BROOKSIE – Brooksie spent 27 years working the coal mines of Utah until settling down on an 80 acre …
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In September 2011, Facebook introduced the Subscribe feature, allowing anyone to subscribe to the updates of anyone else. For public figures, like journalists, with thousands of followers this has turned out to be a boon. Since its launch, thousands of journalists have enabled Subscribe, with news organizations like Washington Post (90+ journalists using the feature) and The New …
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“Easter may change dates on us each year, but we all know it’s coming soon when the infamous Peeps show up in stores.” Some fun ways that everyone can enjoy them: Tuxedo Peeps Peep Pops Peep S’mores Six more via Brit Morin
These ads artfully show the development of the characters over the years. Also, check out Classic Villains. // Photos via Moongem Comics
One World Trade Center hit a milestone at the end of January when it passed the 90th floor and became the most expensive building in the world. Now, with construction passing the 93rd floor, it’ll soon hit another milestone: in the next few weeks, it will pass the Empire State Building to become the tallest …
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I love how the art of the characters evolves (or in the case of women devolves…). Also, check out Classic Heroes. // Photos via Moongem Comics
This giant rock will be on display at LACMA for people to walk under it and marvel at its size. Check out how it will be displayed and the artists thoughts about it. See more photos and get the full story at the LA Times