Sarah McFalls

The Story of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas

<i>Neatorama presents a guest post from actor, comedian, and voiceover artist Eddie Deezen. Visit Eddie at his website or at Facebook.</i><p>In the early …

An In-Depth Look at The Work of Photographer Gregory Crewdson

Portrait photographer Gregory Crewdson, known for his elaborate and though-provoking photographs, was featured by Reserve Channel a while back. The …

Melancholic and Fine Art Portrait Photography by Nona Limmen

<b>Nona Limmen</b> is a talented 28-year-old Dutch photographer and artist from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, who combines ethereal human beauty with barren …

No, Foods Do Not Alter the pH of Your Blood

Feeling sick and unhealthy? It’s because you eat too many acidic foods that make your body equally acidic and harm your health. Eat more alkaline …

Infoporn: Sprawling graphics help you 'see' how beautiful the music in Vivaldi's Four Seasons is

Data artist Nicholas Rougeux is making classical musical scores sing<p><b>Click here to explore the graphic above in more detail</b><p>This is Vivaldi's Four Seasons, quantified. It's the work of data artist Nicholas Rougeux, who takes pleasure in making audiences see familiar artworks in unusual ways.<p>His …

Amid Evacuation, Aleppo Begins Assessment of Destruction of Cultural Heritage

Politics<p>Most historic monuments and buildings in the ancient city have been destroyed by civil war.<p>,<p>As tens of thousands of remaining residents set …

American Art Museum Acquires Major Collection by Self-Taught American Artists

The Smithsonian American Art Museum has received a gift of 93 works of art from the collection of Margaret Z. Robson that includes important …

Why Sauce Sticks to Some Brands of Pasta Better Than Others

If you eat a lot of pasta, you may have noticed that some brands seem to absorb sauce better than others. To understand why this is, Cook’s …

Homeowners Entitled To Many Tax Benefits

Buying a home is a big undertaking, but your new home purchase might help you enjoy a world of tax breaks. If you're a new homeowner, you should know …

Blood and Land: The Story of Native America by JCH King – review

The resilience of Native people in the US, Canada and Greenland – as seen at Standing Rock – is a story that has been waiting to be told<p>A few years ago a pipeline was designed to link oil fields in North Dakota with refineries in Illinois. The idea was to build the 1,172-mile Dakota access pipeline …

Terrarium Lights: Sustainable Worlds from Spruitje in Norway

Amsterdam-based designer Jonael van der Sloot describes his terrarium pendant lights as tiny “sustainable worlds.”<p>The collection from Spruitje (which means “little sprout” in Dutch) combines plants and moss inside glowing glass orbs to create “self-sufficient raw nature.”<p>Above: Van der Sloot’s Big …

Overlooked for decades, Indigenous women’s art takes centre stage in Melbourne exhibition

From rainbow-painted skateboards to dilly bags woven from scrap metal, the bold and diverse art of Australia’s Indigenous women is finally on show at NGV<p>“This is not a feminist exhibition,” curator Judith Ryan tells me as we take the stairs down to the ground level at the National Gallery of …

Neil Gaiman Reading The Raven in Front of a Crackling Fireplace Is Like a Warm Blanket For Our Ears

Like a toasty mug of cocoa on a winter’s eve, let the smooth sound of Neil Gaiman reading the Edgar Allan Poe classic enrich your soul.<p>Gaiman …

Gardening 101: Sage

Sage<i>, Salvia officinalis:</i> “Cook’s Choice”<p>Common sage belongs to the <i>Salvia</i> genus and one thing that differentiates the herb from other salvias also called sage is how delicious it tastes as an ingredient in Thanksgiving stuffing.<p>While you may not want to use sage the way it’s been used in centuries …

The cord-cutter's guide to the best indoor antennas

You don't need to spend much money to get free TV. Indoor antennas cost as little as $10 and let you watch free TV programs over the air with your current television.<p>That's music to the ears of cord cutters looking to ditch that big cable TV bill. The next question, of course, is, "Which antenna …

The 11 Items Expert Survivalists Always Have on Hand

When you’re living off the grid, your chances of staying alive are only as good as your instincts—and the gear you have on you. Here are 11 items …

The Best Cleaning and Organizing Tricks We Learned This Year

People in Japan Are Transforming Fallen Leaves Into Works of Art

Autumn is over in Japan, but locals continue to enjoy the brilliant foliage in the form of “ochiba art,” or “fallen leaf art.” As RocketNews24 …

An Inspiring Animation of Stephen King Talking About the Power of Dreams | The Creators Project

<i>GIF and screencap via</i><p>Stephen King's expertise on fear is nearly unmatched. In a new Blank on Blank, animated by Patrick Smith, the author who made pop-culture weird drops wisdom about fear's relationship to both childhood and dreams.<p>King says the reason we associate childhood with fear has a lot to …

The Most Popular Gray Paint Colors

We take the guesswork out of picking the perfect shade

Ansel Adams, Photographer: 1958 Documentary Captures the Creative Process of the Iconic American Photographer

America has specialized in both the beautiful and the terrible, inspiring awe of every positive and negative variety. That goes for both the human …

The Long-Lasting Significance Of 'The Lord Of The Rings' Trilogy

Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen reflect on the 15th anniversary of "Fellowship."<p>Fifteen years ago, Hollywood was abuzz as director Peter Jackson geared up to release the first installment of his screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novel <i>The</i> <i>Lord of the Rings</i>. The film series …

How to Fix a Front Door That Will Not Shut All the Way | Home Guides | SF Gate

If you have a wooden front door, there are at least two easy-to-fix reasons why it may not be closing all the way. One of them is that front doors are heavy and can pull away from the hinges, and the other is that wood can swell in damp weather. Neither can be the problem if the door isn't made …

The Bird Dog Is an Abdominal Exercise that Helps Reduce Lower Back Pain

Bird dogs are not like crunches: They’re not agonizing to do and you might wonder if you’re working out at all. But you are. You work on those little …

Build This Flowchart to Overcome Procrastination

Psychologist Dr. Patrick Keelan has a series of questions to ask yourself when you feel stuck with your work. These four questions can act as a …

The Best Free Online Courses to Help With Your Finances

GIF<p>You don’t have to learn everything about money at once, but a course can teach you a lot of useful information at a reasonable pace. Especially if …

Gardening 101: Jasmine

Jasmine, <i>Jasmine officinale:</i> “Queen of the Night”<p>Among gardeners it is widely known that puttering among plants is a reliable antidote to stress and sadness. And herbalists have long claimed the same benefits for aromatherapy. But, until very recently, science has not backed up these claims. Now …

Rare Phobias Come to Life in Disturbing Collages

A estimated 18% of the United States adult public suffers from a diagnosable anxiety disorder. 8.7% have specific phobias, including common ones like …

The German doctor's surgery left untouched for 30 years – in pictures

Almost 30 years after the death of urologist Dr Klaus Kraft, his surgery in Bad Wildungen, north Hesse, remains as it was left. Dusty kidney samples, rusting utensils and a mouldy treatment chair remain in the dilapidated surgery. The images were taken by urban explorer Sascha Jung.

Free Full Length Movies: The Top Five Websites

<b>1-Free Full Length Movies: The Top Five Websites</b><p>Free, full length movies are abundant on the Web; that is, if you know where to look. Lots of …