“Mounted on a 9″ marble base is a small brass cannon, and above that a magnifying glass.  The positioning and focal length of the lens would be designed to light the cannon’s fuse.  The placement of the sundial suggests that the device was used to mark the arrival of the noon hour (on sunny days).

This intricate device was custom-made for someone living at a latitude of 59 degrees, 55 minutes, 20 seconds.  My guess would be that the recipient lived somewhere in St. Petersburg, but other locations are possible.”

(via Neatorama)

Rubbish Ink’s Amazing Blog!: Rubbish Toys

Finally something to do with my old beanie babies!

Wayne Levin’s Photographs from Papahanaumokuakea

Dalmation Shadow

via www.b3tards.com

urlesque:

Guess what, the 2009 URLIES have officially dropped!!!!!! This year they are totally votable and we’re counting on you, Tumblr friends, to head on over to our gorgeous poll and vote for your favorite viral vids, memes, etc etc.

GO VOTE!

(Image created by the amazing Ben Miller)

Landmass versus population comparisons, by country. (Looks like eggs to me).

via rachelmercer

(via swissmiss)

thedailywhat:

Natalie Dee.

Inbound: Houston is a public art project that will replace highway billboard advertisements with images of what the viewer would see if the billboard wasn’t there.

via sippey.com

theslyestfox:

GIANT GLASS or small kitten? You decide.

piratekitten