Rep. Jared Polis asked the country to “respect my relationship with my partner, Marlon, and my role as a father to our son.” Polis talked about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and same-sex couples’ marriages tonight.
There is something discombobulating about Ring Wraiths using umbrellas. Just because the actors are portraying fantastical worlds or lush time periods doesn’t mean they don’t need modern conveniences.
The internet is full of cats and dogs, so why not take a look at nature’s most majestic killing machines? C’mon, birds are fantastic creatures.
A wonderful collection of one second video clips from the first round of the Beauty of a Second short film competition.
I admittedly choked up. From Australia’s marriage equality organization, Get Up.
You know you would love to see how this would play out View Image ›
Poignant picture of a polar bear encountering an Icebreaker ship in Norway. This is a great image, but it’s also so sad.
The most glorious road of them all. View Media ›
Stunning series of portraits contrasting individuals and their vocations by photographer Mark Laita. One photo NSFW.
A short documentary about Korehira Watanabe, one of Japan’s final remaining Master Swordsmiths.
Who knew Big Brother took such great pictures? Aaron Hobson found these while looking through Google Street View pictures.
Cephalopod is evolving! This little guy was bound and determined to share his seafood dinner with his human observers.
Trust me, you’ve heard these songs. But what are they called? You can FINALLY brag to all your friends (unless you already knew). Add yours!
Artist Valerie Hegarty is a brilliant iconoclast (literally).
Urban decay has never looked so beautifully eerie. Hashima Island, or Gunkanshima (meaning “Battleship Island,” so nicknamed for it’s nautical shape), was a former coal mining community established in 1887. The mine was shut down in 1974 and the city abandoned. Now it has a new nickname: Ghost Island.
The National Geographic Photo Contest is still accepting submissions through November 30th. Here’s a round-up of 40 of the best entries thus far. (via thisiscolossal.com)
I would settle for being the guy that mows this lawn. (Photos by Marcin Sobas) View Media ›
You know what the Internet was missing? A comprehensive list of Disney afternoon cartoon intros. Now we can all take comfort knowing that it exists. (via daps.tv)
