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10 Interesting Facts to Get You Thinking

We’re almost at the end of the year, and it has been a loooooooong twelve months.

But I’m gonna power through, and I know that you can, too!

So put aside all the worry, turn that frown upside down, and enjoy these 10 wonderful facts that we’ve selected out of our extensive archive.

Let’s see those pearly whites!

1. Kindness for a hero.

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2. A case of the Mondays.

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3. A great idea!

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4. That makes sense.

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5. This is amazing.

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6. Stressed out.

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7. And they never forgot about it…

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8. Put on your dancing shoes!

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9. An end to slavery.

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10. The seas are rising.

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Have a great day, happy holidays, and keep SMILING!

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Study Finds That Poorly Wrapped Gifts Make People Happier Than Perfect Ones

Are you stressed out about getting your gifts perfectly wrapped for the holidays? A new study says: don’t be.

Researchers at the University of Nevada found that poorly wrapped presents make people happier than perfectly wrapped ones. This is because, in part, perfect-looking presents look so great on the outside that whatever’s inside may not live up to expectations. If a gift looks sloppy, though, the recipient is likely to be pleasantly surprised by the actual gift. They also appreciate the effort that was made. The gratitude and surprise leaves them feeling happy and joyful.

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One of the study’s co-authors, Jessica Rixom, Ph.D., got her idea for the study from her time working at a chocolate shop. She explained,

“They offered a wrapping service, so I learned how to wrap very neatly with crisp edges, just the right amount of paper, etc. I started wrapping my own gifts that way and many years later, when wrapping presents with a friend, I noticed that all of the gifts in my pile were neat while all of theirs were messy, even though they were trying. This made us wonder whether the way the gift was wrapped would have any influence on how the gifts themselves were perceived and that’s how it started.”

The study tested what Rixom and the other researchers call “expectation disconfirmation theory.”

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“Based on participants’ answers to various questions, it suggested that the reason why this happens is because the neat wrapping sets higher expectations for the gift inside, which makes it harder for the gifts to live up to those expectations. When the gifts are unwrapped, the recipient is a bit disappointed whereas when it’s wrapped sloppily, expectations are lower so the gift is more of a pleasant surprise.”

So, don’t worry at all if your gifts look like they were wrapped by a five-year-old. It doesn’t take away from the power of the gift—it might even make it stronger.

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A Photographer Captured Images of Birds That Look like Stunning Sky Sculptures

A Spain photographer creates stunning photos of birds that, at first glance, don’t look like photos at all. Instead, they look like dynamic sculptures in the sky.

The photo project is titled “Ornitographies.” It’s the work of Xavi Bou, a Catalan photographer, whose goal was to draw attention to the natural beauty that many people take for granted.

“One of the topics that interests me is to make visible that in our near environment, we have more variety of fauna than most people imagine — we just have to pay attention,” Xavi told Insider. “It is not necessary to travel to distant places to enjoy nature.”

To create these images, Xavi takes timed photos from a distance. Thousands of birds combine into complex geometric shapes that appear to be moving. As Xavi says, the birds’ movement turns the sky into a canvas of sorts.

Xavi takes most of his photos in his home region of Catalonia, Spain. Most of the birds are common species that often live close to cities.

He’s been interested in the natural sciences since he was young; he used to go on bird walks with his grandfather as a child. He later went on to study both geology and photography as an adult. His work now combines his loves of nature and art into one.

“The first test was done in May of 2012,” Xavi explained. He began to work more deeply on the project in 2015. “Actually, it’s almost my full time dedication. I keep making new ones, working on the future book, and researching for my future projects.”

Check out some more of his photos:

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Ornitography from Barcelona. July 2016

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Xavi hopes to inspire people to be “curious” about nature again: “We love
those we know and protect what we love.”

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When the artist, Melanie Willhide…

When the artist, Melanie Willhide, got her stolen laptop back, all her files were deleted by the burglar. Data recovery experts were able to recover some of them. The photos were corrupted, but she decided to exhibit the work. The show was titled after the burglar.

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This Artist Creates Adorable Minimalist Tattoos

Ayhan Karadağ is a tattoo artist in Turkey who has been drawing since he was 11 years old. His style is very recognizable – and popular. He creates minimalist tattoos that are just perfect on his clients.

Karadağ says about his work, “I believe that art is my fun, my culture, my lover, my ritual, my everything.”

Below are 10 great examples of his minimalist work.

1. Releasing the balloons.

2. A lonely breakfast.

3. It’s Bambi!

4. Under the stars.

5. Panda on a rocking horse.

6. Two of a kind.

7. Standing at the edge of the world.

8. Family portrait.

9. Mori and Simone.

10. Looks like freedom.

Do you have any tattoos? Are they similar to his style?

Share some photos with us in the comments so we can take a look.

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A Man Created a New Dating App Where He’s the Only Man Available

Dating often means logging into an app and swiping away these days. It’s all very impersonal, and it can be hard to actually meet someone you click with. So, one man decided to make things easier for himself by making an app where he’s the only man to swipe on.

Aaron Smith of North Carolina created the app “Singularity.” He’s the only guy available on it. No matter how many times you swipe, you just get more versions of Aaron’s photo.

Aaron was inspired to create Singularity after he noticed a major problem with other dating apps.

“The biggest problem with the other apps is that my face is not featured prominently,” he told WFMY.

“If life gives you lemons, you should first make lemonade. Then make sure no other companies can produce or distribute their own soft drinks. So the only game in town is lemonade.”

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Smart move! To create the app, Aaron got some help from his best friend, Scott McDowell, who happens to be a software engineer. Scott definitely empathized with Aaron’s problem.

“All of us who have done online dating in some sorta way can all relate to the fact that it really does sometimes suck,” Scott said.

The photos on Singularity feature Aaron playing the guitar, Aaron in a Santa Claus hat, and Aaron jumping in front of an ice cream truck.

He advertised the app with a video on his YouTube channel.

“Online dating is terrible and getting more nonsensical with every passing year,” he says in the ad. “Singularity saves you countless hours of swiping, but just matching you with me!”

If only we all had a tech genius BFF to make us our very own dating app.

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A Guy Got a Tattoo of Baby Yoda Drinking a White Claw

This is where we’re at right now as a society, apparently…

2019 sure has been a strange year, hasn’t it?

Do you think in a few years, this fella is going to regret this tattoo? Time will tell, I guess…

But let’s move on to this uniquely American, uniquely 2019 tattoo. A guy named Brock McLaughlin saw a scene of Baby Yoda drinking his tea in an episode of the new Disney+ show The Mandalorian and at that instant, he knew.

He knew he needed to tattoo Baby Yoda on his body – and he also knew that the little creature needed to be drinking…wait for it…a White Claw.

McLaughlin said, “As someone who works in Marketing I was fascinated by the cult of White Claw and how the [drink] dominated the conversation this summer. Baby Yoda and White Claw together just seemed like the perfect combination.”

Let’s take a look at some of the reactions people had on social media, shall we?

Even the folks at White Claw had to reply.

McLaughlin added, “My friends love it, at least that’s what they tell me to my face. My girlfriend is supportive which is how I know she’s a keeper.” She must be quite a lady…

What do you think of getting these kinds of pop culture tattoos that might look a little dated in say, a year or so? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

And if you have any tattoos in the same vein, for God’s sake, share them with us!

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This Artist Puts Baby Spider-Man and Cats and Dogs in Funny Scenarios

You’ve seen every Spider-Man movie, but now you need something new in your life.

Well, here it is!

An artist from Thailand named Neung created a cool Facebook page where they put a baby Spider-Man in all kinds of funny scenarios – with cats and dogs.

They sure are a hoot! Take a look…you may never look at Peter Parker the same way again…

1. Best friends.

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2. Superheroes.

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3. Time for a nap.

4. Everything sounds fine.

5. Bringing back the hippie look.

6. A motley crew.

7. It’ll be okay.

8. Exploring the forest.

9. Stop that!

10. All cuddled up.

11. Awwwwwww.

12. That’s gonna hurt.

13. Screen time before bed.

14. Time for a selfie!

15. Running into danger.

I love this little guy and his funny adventures!

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Artist Turns Trash into Animals to Bring Awareness to the Environment

Artur Bordalo is an artist from Portugal who makes incredibly unique pieces…out of garbage. Bordalo has a series of pieces called “Big Trash Animals” that is meant to call attention to pollution and the dangers of harming the environment.

He hunts down materials that are dumped on the street, and I think it’s safe to say he puts them to excellent use.

Let’s take a look at Bordalo’s work.

1. Hedgehog in Italy.

2. Raccoon in Portugal.

3. Coyote in San Francisco.

4. Muskox in Sweden.

5. Baby raccoon in Pittsburgh.

6. Orangutan in London.

7. Rabbit in Portugal.

8. Sea turtle in Tahiti.

9. Hammerhead shark in Tahiti.

10. And finally, a squid in Portugal.

His work is truly amazing.

Be sure to check out Bordalo’s website as well as his Instagram and Facebook pages!

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This Talented Artist Makes Museum-Worthy Paper Cityscapes That Look like Oil Paintings

These are quite impressive.

Artist Albin Talik, from Krakow, Poland, is a talented fellow who uses a humble technique to make beautiful cityscapes: paper collage.

His technique is so precise that it’s easy to look at his collages and think they’re traditional oil paintings.

You could even describe Talik as a paper painter. He meticulously sorts through thousands of paper cutouts to create each work, and the results of his precision and care are incredible pieces of art displaying modern cities today.

10. “Grodzka”

What a stunning sunset!

"Grodzka" 90x120cm paper and glue on canvas. SOLD

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Sunday, October 20, 2019

9. “Konfederacka I”

The reflections below are perfection!

"Konfederacka I" 38x46cm paper and glue on canvas.

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Thursday, October 11, 2018

8. “Big City”

What a beautiful sky!

"Big city" 100x90cm paper and glue on canvas.

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Sunday, December 30, 2018

7. “Rynek Dębnicki 10”

A wonderful world of pink.

"Rynek Dębnicki 10" 24x33cm paper and glue on canvas.✂

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Wednesday, November 21, 2018

6. “Art-House”

Like a peaceful spring day.

"Art-house" 65x92cm paper and glue on canvas.

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Monday, October 22, 2018

5. “Game Of Shadows”

Talik is also great at using grays!

"Game of shadows" 40x50cm paper and glue on canvas.

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Saturday, March 23, 2019

4. “One Flew Over The San Francisco”

Soar over the city!

"One flew over the San Francisco" 90x90cm paper and glue on canvas, 2018.

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Monday, March 5, 2018

3. “Rynek Dębnicki”

That sky is just gorgeous

"Rynek Dębnicki" 90X120cm paper and glue on canvasSOLD.

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Friday, June 9, 2017

2. “Na Zakręcie”

Simple, yet beautiful.

"Na zakręcie" 30X40cm paper and glue on canvas.

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Saturday, November 16, 2019

1. “The Window”

What stunning shades of red!

"The window" 65x92cm paper and glue on canvas.

Posted by Albin Talik Art on Thursday, February 14, 2019

Talik has plenty more work you can check out. It’s hard to imagine that someone would spend so much time sorting out pieces of paper so they can make something beautiful, but Talik’s dedication shows us that humble pieces of paper can create something awesome.

The artist constantly updates his Instagram and Facebook pages. What did you think of Talik’s work and patience? Drop us a line below.

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