Bodyshock: The Amazing Story of the Five Year Old Mother
Anyone remember that episode of Eastenders where Sonia Jackson suffered excruciating, and mysterious, menstrual trauma on Christmas Eve, only to end up giving birth to a baby she had no idea was there in the first place? It turns out Sonia’s predicament, and the dubious creative imagination of the BBC writing team, is not so completely unbelievable after all.
Continue reading...3. July 2009
The Enthralling Symmetry of Beach Umbrellas
A day at the beach: people, beach towels, chairs, sand, the smell of sun tan lotion, sea, sun and beach umbrellas. What seems like random beach activity is actually quite an organised environment, from colours to chairs to those saviours of the pale – the beach umbrellas whose arrangements structure life at the beach. See for yourself how the whole beach experience has become less haphazard and more picturesque.
Continue reading...2. July 2009
What’s That Coming out of the Sewer? Is it an Alligator?!!!
1935. Two boys are busy clearing East 123rd Street of February snowfall by shovelling it down an open manhole. Next thing, they spot something large and reptilian lurking in the icy waters below. With much effort and no little rope, they manage to lasso and heave up a seven-foot alligator. Once at street level, the alligator begins snapping its sizable set of jaws, so the boys, being boys, proceed to beat it to death with their shovels.
Continue reading...2. July 2009
Beautiful and Devastating Rooftop Slums
When seeing pictures of rooftop slums for the first time, viewers’ reactions are split: Some are appalled that slums even exist in “their” city; others have a eureka-moment and see structured rooftop dwellings as an answer to the pressing housing crisis. The following pictures show that rooftop settlements are not a new phenomenon but rather a well kept secret in many cities; maybe yours?
Continue reading...2. July 2009
Environmental Graffiti’s Movers and Shakers: Gregor Romac from Mighty Optical Illusions
If you like optical illusions, you'll be totally spellbound by Mighty Optical Illusions, the place online for anyone who's into all things bamboozling to the eye. Founder of MOI and friend of EG Gregor Romac took time out to talk to us from Croatia about how Mighty Optical Illusions came to be, what it takes to run such a site and where it's headed next. Enjoy!
Continue reading...17. June 2009
Beef Jerky Underpants
The next time you strip off to get down to some sweet loving and you really want to give your partner something to get hot under the collar about, you might want to try a pair of beef jerky undergarments. OK, so the pant-tastic surprise might not create the desired effect if you’re lover is vegetarian, but provided they’re a hot-blooded carnivore type, this could be a garment to really beef up your bedroom antics.
Continue reading...16. June 2009
Incredible Origami Art Created With Money
Get creative and practice the art of paper folding by using up measly dollar bills or foreign currency souvenirs you've got lying around the house to create money origami masterpieces featuring famous people wearing all manner of headpieces from around the world. You'll definitely find some inspiration in our collection of pictures...
Continue reading...16. June 2009
The Terrifying Truth About Jellyfish
They are a dash of colour on the high seas, bringing both beauty and death wherever they go. Largely ignored by science for decades these poorly-understood creatures have recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Scientists have begun asking questions about jellyfish, and the answers may just undermine what we think we know about the origins of diversity on earth...
Continue reading...12. June 2009
Vegetables That Look Suspiciously Animal
The biodiversity on this planet is just astounding. Even with loss of habitat and the threat to flora and fauna, there is still so much to uncover and appreciate. Here we've gathered just a few interesting specimens of plants and fungi for you to discover. Some are more common while others are super strange, and to make things even more interesting for you, they all resemble animals and human body parts. Enjoy!
Continue reading...4. June 2009
3,300km Covered on a Litre of Fuel [Video]
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Continue reading...29. May 2009
A Russian Doll in a Cats Eye in the Dragon
The Cat’s Eye Nebula, 3300 light years away in the constellation of Draco, is beautiful to look at. But ease of observation does not automatically translate to ease of understanding. The Cat’s Eye Nebula is one of the most complex nebula known and observational data still generate complexities that defy quick explanation. This cat’s eye hides a Russian doll, a lovely phrase that conveys the mysteries not yet solved in this nebula.
Continue reading...20. May 2009
The Future of Asymmetric Warfare
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program has several important international partners. Despite design problems with stealth capability, the production of battle-ready aircraft has begun. Israel, Turkey, Italy and Australia have made the largest purchase commitment at this time. Find out more, in the final part of Environmental Graffiti's three-article series taking an in-depth look at everything you needed to know about the Joint Strike Fighter Program.
Continue reading...18. May 2009
Russia Responds to the Joint Strike Fighter Program
For anyone who's into fighter jets, this article will be a treat as it compares the latest, greatest and costliest in aviation research and development. Presented here are Sweden's Griffin, the EU's Typhoon and two extraordinary fighters from Russia. One thing is sure: the Joint Strike Fighter Program (F-35) of the United States and several allied nations has competition. Buckle up for our supersonic tour.
Continue reading...19. May 2009
8 Incredible Green Roofs
Environmental Graffiti's put together a roundup of eight great green roofs for you to admire: these aren’t just your average pieces of sod plopped on top of a building, they're beautiful roofs that are meant to be seen, designed by artsy types in newfound attempts to express and flex their creativity. Take a look, and be inspired.
Continue reading...21. April 2009
10 Most Incredible Globes: Taking Earth Day Literally
Earth Day is not only the time to reflect on the many ways in which we could improve our environment but also a chance to appreciate the beauty of the world we live in. The following ten artistic renditions of our earth show that the environment truly is a graffiti of sorts.
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3. July 2009
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