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The World's Most Stunning Sea Slugs

When you think of beautiful, majestic animals, sea slugs are probably not the first critter that comes to mind. But the nudibranch variety of sea slugs might just change your mind with their frilly body accentuations and brilliant... READ ON

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The Caterpillar That Makes Its Own Camouflage

Plenty of caterpillars use camouflage to protect them against predators until they pupate, but the Camouflaged Looper remains unique. While other caterpillars are naturally camouflaged to match the types of plants their parents laid their eggs on or change their colors based on diet or location, the looper makes its own disguise. It will actually pluck petals from the flower of the plant it's munching on, then affix those petals to its back with silk. As the petals start to wilt and discolor, the... READ ON

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How a Photographer Directs His Insect "Models"

There are plenty of great creatures photographers out there, and many who specialize in close ups of the smaller creatures wandering the Earth. But what makes photographer Amishboy different is his ability to make insects, lizards and gastropods seem like characters in a tale by Lewis Carroll. That's why his Wonderland series, mostly shot on miniature sets in his kitchen and featuring "models" culled in the plants outside his window and inside his home, seems so incredibly magical. It's not an easy... READ ON

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Amazing Images of The Orion Nebula

The universe is loaded with unbelievably gorgeous sights beyond even the most creative artist's talents. For a few examples of just how stunning the stars can be, take a look at this stunning collection of images from the Orion Nebula. If lovely scenery isn't enough to get you interested, the article is also filled with fun little facts. For example, around 700 stars are at different stages of development inside the nebula right... READ ON

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The 11 Geekiest Family Portraits Ever

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24 Utterly Adorable Pet Halloween Costumes

Whether or not you would ever dress up your own pet, it’s hard to deny that critters look cute in Halloween costumes, no matter what species they happen to be. Here are some of the best animal Halloween costumes from around the web for your holiday ogling pleasure. Dogs 1. The Incredible... READ ON

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Fun Photos With the Moon

If you've ever felt like you could just reach up and touch the moon, you'll certainly appreciate Laurent Lavender's photos of people posing with the moon. While the images are fun and imaginative enough on their own, apparently they were created in conjunction with a French language poetry book called Quartier Libre. While the poems haven't been translated into other languages, those who can't speak French but are still interested in owning the stunning pictures can order post cards of the set... READ ON

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36 of the Geekiest Tattoos from Comic-Con 2011

There are plenty of geeks at Comic-Con, but only a true fan would get a tattoo of his or her favorite comics, movies or other pop culture icons. Even so, with this many fans in one place, you're bound to find ample awesome geek tattoos.And find them I did. In fact, I found so many that I couldn't even include all of them here. So these are the best of the best—or at least the best of those I saw at the convention. After all, Comic-Con is huge and there are plenty of people with great tattoos that are... READ ON

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23 Animals Relaxing With Cool Summer Treats

All across the country, people are hot and miserable. Perhaps this collection of adorable animals cooling off with icy snacks will help.... READ ON

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European Ghost Towns

Boots N' All has a great article featuring 8 ghost towns—not in the Old West, but in Europe. The photos are stunning and the stories of how the locations became abandoned are always interesting. My personal favorite on the list is Balestrino (pictured), which was once owned by the Benedictine abbey of San Pietro dei Monti. It's still not known why the city became abandoned, but earthquakes in the area might have played a role. Have any of you ever been to one of these—or any—abandoned... READ ON