Moving Rocks

Moving Rocks

Mar 5, 2011

The moving rocks, also known as sliding rocks or sailing stones, are a geological phenomenon found in Racetrack Playa, a seasonally dry lake (a playa) located in the Panamint Mountains in Death Valley National Park, California. The rocks move across the surface of the playa, leaving long tracks behind them as they go, without human or animal intervention. They...

Rubberboy: World’s Most Flexible Man

Rubberboy: World’s Most Flexible Man

Mar 5, 2011

Daniel Browning Smith, known as Rubberboy, is one of the most flexible people in the world and for sure the most famous contortionist. After he discovered his natural gift of flexibility, Daniel started training extensively in order to expand his limits and bend his body in impossible ways. His performances include contortion handstands and unique acrobatics, he...

Towel Elephant

Towel Elephant

Mar 5, 2011

Step by step instructions on how to fold a towel elephant like this one: 1. Lay your towel on a flat surface 2. Fold the ends in 3. Fold the folded ends once again 4. Roll the left and right end of the towel towards the middle 5. Fold the rolled towel so that rolls are facing out and the smooth side is facing in. This is the body and the legs of the...

World War I Soldier Formations

World War I Soldier Formations

Mar 5, 2011

During World War I, photographers Arthur S. Mole and John D. Thomas traveled from one military camp to another taking photos of soldiers forming patriotic symbols as a part of planned promotional campaign to sell war bonds. Thousands soldiers would form gigantic patriotic symbols such as Statue of Liberty, president Woodrow Wilson, American Eagle or Liberty Bell...