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Peculiar Photos & Illusions Before The Era Of Photoshop

Peculiar Photos & Illusions Before The Era Of Photoshop

Alex Wain January 4, 2013 1

In an era where thousands of glossy magazine covers peer down their nose at you from the shelves, each complete with countless hours of retouching, editing, cropping and enhancements, it’s easy to forget that

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Then & Now: A Photographic Look At The City Of Detroit

Then & Now: A Photographic Look At The City Of Detroit

Alex Wain December 29, 2012 2

Continuing the cool concept of merging the past with the present, website detroiturbex.com have created a brand new photographic series called Cass Tech – Now and Then. It serves as a fascinating snapshot of the Detroit of yesteryear versus

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31 Compelling, Strange & Odd Photos Throughout History

31 Compelling, Strange & Odd Photos Throughout History

Alex Wain December 13, 2012 0

We’ve trawled the interwebs to bring you 31 of the most compelling, strange and odd photos throughout history. Taken all over the world & across several decades, some are will have you posing the

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40 Enlightening Latin Phrases By The World’s Greatest Minds

40 Enlightening Latin Phrases By The World’s Greatest Minds

Alex Wain October 14, 2012 5

Whilst Latin is considered dead language in modern times, there was a period in history where it dominated the writings, art, scriptures and minds of some of the most powerful and intellectual individuals on

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Peculiar Vintage Photos Of Dogs Dressed As Humans

Peculiar Vintage Photos Of Dogs Dressed As Humans

Alex Wain August 14, 2012 0

These photos of bulldogs dressed as some rather dandy individuals, were taken back in 1905! Essentially before cats basically took over the world and dominated the entire Internets. Though they’ve been officially cataloged by

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9 Insanely Animated GIFs From The Library Of Congress

9 Insanely Animated GIFs From The Library Of Congress

Alex Wain July 30, 2012 4

Kevin Weir is fast establishing himself as one of the most talented animated GIF creators on the interwebs right now. Recently he delved in the archives of The National Library Of Congress to find

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30 Years Of Incredible Friendship In 7 Photos

30 Years Of Incredible Friendship In 7 Photos

Alex Wain July 29, 2012 0

When you leave school or graduate university, a lot of your friends and peers tend to go their separate ways, social circles dissolve and the only connection you have with them in the future

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14 Photos Of Einstein As You’ve Never Seen Him Before

14 Photos Of Einstein As You’ve Never Seen Him Before

Alex Wain July 25, 2012 1

Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, defined popular science globally (as still does today), in fact many refer to him as the father of modern physics. But even at the height of achievements and powers Albert Einstein knew

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The City Of London, Is A Different Place From London

The City Of London, Is A Different Place From London

Alex Wain July 24, 2012 0

The Great City of London, known for its historical landmarks, modern skyscrapers, ancient markets and famous bridges. It’s arguably the financial capital of the world and home to over eleven thousand people. Wait, what? Eleven… thousand?

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Behind The Scenes Of America’s Most Notorious Prison

Behind The Scenes Of America’s Most Notorious Prison

Alex Wain July 24, 2012 0

San Quentin State Prison is one place where you certainly don’t want to end up. Located in Marin County, California, United States and is in fact the oldest prison in the state (it was originally

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