The saying "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle," in spite of the debate over its exact wording and attribution, is a profound truth. Every time we become frustrated by a minor inconvenience or less than optimal situation caused by a stranger, staying calm and gracious is best.
Photographer Amanda Crommett's series "Suffering the Silence" reinforces that notion with her photos of people who walk around looking as healthy as any other for the most part, yet are suffering from various diseases that are challenging to live with.
See the series in entirety here, and view the rest of Crommett's work at her website.
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Rare pink dolphin spotted in Louisiana - http://t.co/hRIEchWBqe pic.twitter.com/PHmukwnNyQ
— For The Win (@ForTheWin) September 8, 2015
An exceedingly rare pink dolphin spotted previously in Louisiana has again been sighted. The adult bottlenose dolphin is occasionally seen swimming in the Calcasieu River. Boat captain Erik Rue says he recently saw the dolphin mating, so speculation is that she may now be pregnant. Rue said of his most recent Pinky sighting in an interview with ABC affiliate WGNO, “She looks happy and healthy.”
The reason for the tint of Pinky's skin is under debate. Some experts have said she's an albino of the species and others believe she may have a genetic condition in which her blood vessels are just under her skin, giving it the rosy color.
See a video of a previous Pinky sighting and read more about her at Mental Floss.
#PinkDolphin spotted again in Louisiana - the world never ceases to amaze me #socool http://t.co/HyLESIl1MX pic.twitter.com/xxRBR6BZXP
— Cameron Luttrell (@camluttrell) September 8, 2015
Steps to survive on a dessert island: 1. check spelling 2. if correct, enjoy
— Kalvin (@KalvinMacleod) February 4, 2015
Twitter is full of jokes and frustrated comedians. It's also full of food mentions, since food is one of the most relatable things on the planet. No matter their differences, people across the globe can always level the communication playing field with the mention of a meal. These 37 tweets mix the two — food and funny — with great results.
How has the guy who makes Capri Sun straw openings not been up for a job performance review?
— Sammy Rhodes (@sammyrhodes) July 17, 2012
My refrigerator just walked to my bedroom, opened the door, stood there and stared at me for five minutes, then it closed the door and left.
— Chez McCorvey (@CelebrityChez) July 24, 2012
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If a partner or family member wakes you from a night of restful slumber, do you stretch and jump out of bed, ready to make it a great day? Or do they need to don protective armor before doing so? Have you ever punched someone when they told you a streak of bad luck in your life was "meant to be?" Is your glass less than half empty with a fly buzzing around it? Then you could be a pessimist.
If you are a pessimist, perhaps these posters are more your speed than the traditional motivational posters often seen in offices and schools. Be yourself and don't ever turn that frown upside down.
See more motivational posters for pessimists here.
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This coffee table featuring the Millenium Falcon skillfully weaving its way through an asteroid field was custom made by Richard Riley at Tom Spina Designs at the request of a customer. It's a thing of beauty, is it not? Nothing like a strongly implied Han and Chewie in your living room to add to the party.
See more detailed photos of this piece, including models of the asteroids in the film and a painted Hasbro Falcon with a TIE Fighter chasing it at i09.
P.F. Chang's Orange Chicken
Not everyone has the time and money to go to their restaurant of choice when hit with a craving for one of their dishes. It can be a money saver in the long run to learn to approximate some of your favorite restaurant fare at home.
This article lists eleven "hacked" recipes for popular restaurant chicken dishes. Take your pick and serve up something fun for the kids. Or better yet, treat your date, partner or spouse to something restaurant quality while keeping the par-tay at home.
Some superfans will buy practically anything related to their franchise. "Practically" is the key word there. For in a galaxy far, far away from the right far, far away galaxy exists a galaxy that is Very Wrong. That is apparently where these unofficial Star Wars items are designed. And, naturally, there's a Tumblr for that.
Visit the Galactic Trash tumblr to see this charming and well-conceived collection. Talk about being proud to display items on your collectibles shelf!
Via Design Taxi | Image: Galactic Trash tumblr
Reimagining Disney characters is all the rage these days, and the princesses are ever popular subjects for transformation. Illustrator Joel Santana is a designer based out of Tampa, Florida who decided to strip the princesses of their wholesome costumes and outfit them in sexier garb. On top of that look, they are freshly inked, to boot.
Santana aptly named his bold collection the "Inked Princess Series." What do you think? Do you like your princess with a little "bad girl" thrown in?
Check out other illustrations from Santana’s series and see a video of his process here and here, and view the rest of his work at his site.
A man got his husband a BB-8 toy and secretly tucked it into his luggage when they were packing for a trip. He set up a camera to film his reaction upon finding the gift. As it turned out, he was ecstatic and couldn't contain his glee. Like it's going out of style he shall play! (Contains one NSFW word.) Via Daily Dot
This sweet footage shows a horse who has his girlfriend in mind when he scores a mouthful of hay. She's tied up at the moment and can't gather some for herself, so it's her man to the rescue. Hay, girl! Via Tastefully Offensive
This Screen Rant video illustrates ten hidden messages and meanings in popular movies that people may have missed. The so-called "Easter Eggs" in Iron Man, Jurassic Park, Prometheus and others are featured.
Amy Estrada of Livonia, Michigan must have been crazy in love with her boyfriend, because she purchased a Dodge Nitro for him when they were together. Estrada's now ex, whom she says was obsessed with Batman, ended up "tricking out" the vehicle with details such as a Batman logo that shines on the ground when either the passenger or driver doors are opened, among other features.
Once the extras were added, Estrada learned that her boyfriend's money didn't purchase them -- his other girlfriend's funds did! At that time, an incensed Estrada listed the car on Craigslist. She said in an interview with Fox 2 Detroit,
“I got that car for him in my name because I thought that he was going to love me forever.”
This man certainly had these women wrapped around his finger and trying to buy his affection. One has to wonder was his secret was. Via Uproxx
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Scientists and animal lovers from all over the globe are engaged in a Twitter battle to find the cutest animal on the planet. This exercise, filed under hash tag "#CuteOff," can also be seen branching off into enthusiasts of certain species, as evidenced by hashtags such as “#TeamHerpetology” and “#TeamEntomology.”
How is the winner chosen, you might ask? Well, there is no winner. But some call the fact that Twitter is awash with cuteness a win in itself. Explore the adorable images posted in the CuteOff here. Via Design Taxi
It's #NationalWildlifeDay. Let's celebrate w/ this pic of an adorable baby owl @ZionNPS. #CuteOff pic.twitter.com/gmMYYpL1SK
— US Dept of Interior (@Interior) September 5, 2015
Endangered baby Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit enters the #CuteOff pic.twitter.com/oh6SSbIKlZ
— Oregon Zoo (@OregonZoo) September 4, 2015
For many, first reading the work of Kurt Vonnegut was an eye-opener they never forgot. The ideas put forth by Vonnegut conjure so many concepts for the reader to contemplate.
The video above is footage of the author speaking to interviewer Charlie Rose about the letter grades he assigns to a few of his works. See Vonnegut's full report card here, taken from the literary evaluation published in his autobiographical work Palm Sunday.
Toasted Ravioli | Image: Timothy Boyd
Everyone has their food favorites, but do you know where and how the recipe originated? Sometimes we eat foods in our own corners of the world and are surprised when they are nowhere to be found when we travel. Conversely, we may be on vacation and stumble upon a delicious dish that we are unable to forget. The linked article mentions a number of beloved foods and explains their origins.
One of those foods is toasted ravioli. The delicious, slightly crunchy yet soft and chewy outside has a flavorful filling of beef, cheese, spinach/artichoke or whatever is desired. Toasted ravioli originated in St. Louis, Missouri, specifically at Blueberry Hill, a lively restaurant and bar that often features live bands. As the origin story goes, a cook at the establishment "accidentally" dropped ravioli into a deep fryer instead of hot water. Whether it was an accident or not, the outcome was savory.
Learn about the origins of more iconic dishes here.
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