According to an oft-quoted phrase we are all adolescent intellectuals without history. So it makes sense to explore the noble history of classical guitar, which has travelled a long way only to carve a niche for itself in the world of music globally.
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Modern Classical Guitar Designed
On February - 9 - 2011
Bubble Eye Goldfish | Egg-shaped transparent gold fish
On February - 7 - 2011
The Bubble Eye Goldfish, or Water-Bubble Eye Goldfish, is one of the most unique looking of the goldfish varieties. Rather than having the long slender body of the Common Goldfish or the Shubunkins, the Bubble Eye Goldfish is one of the more rounded or egg-shaped fancy transparent gold fish.
An amazing Pencil & Eraser Touching Story
On February - 7 - 2011
Pencil: I’m sorry
Eraser: For what? You didn’t do anything wrong. Read the rest of this entry »
What are the names for Santa Claus around the world
On February - 7 - 2011
The jolly round man in the red suit goes by many names around the world. Yet his mission is universal: to spread holiday cheer to all. Let’s take a tour through the many names and faces of Santa.
Condoms Fit for a Future King: William & Kate Get Royal Rubbers
On February - 5 - 2011
You know you’ve hit the big time when a commemorative condom is issued in your honor… so William & Kate, your moment has arrived.
Heritage Condoms, a British company (of course), has unveiled a special condom to commemorate the upcoming nuptials… complete with a Web site that reads, “lie back and thank of England.” Read the rest of this entry »
Statues of Beautiful Penitents of Taxco, Mexico
On February - 4 - 2011
In many countries especially those with past Spanish links, some Roman Catholic believers still follow the old medieval practice of painful and bloody self-penitence to atone for their sins. The town of Taxco, Mexico is perhaps the most famous for this ritual which takes place every year during the Easter week, where the repenting sinners known as “Penitentes” walk through cobbled winding streets of the old town.
The Penitentes always wear black dress and their head is also fully covered with black hood with small openings for eyes. The Penitentes are further categorised by the method of penance.
“Penitentes Flagelante” are those who walk the route shirtless and carry a large, heavy wooden cross in their arms. They carry a rosary and a whip with thorny metallic end in their hands. They frequently stop during the procession, give the heavy cross to attendees who accompany them and then flagellate (whip) their backs. This is repeated every night during Holy Week reopening the wounds of the earlier day.
“Penitentes Encruzado” are those who instead of the cross, carry a heavy bundle (40-50 kg.) of thorned blackberry canes which is tied across their bare back and outstretched arms. They are also helped by attendees who occasionally give support to the thorny bundle when the procession is not moving.
“Animas Penitentes” wear full black dress covering their whole body and also cover their head with hood. They have heavy chains attached to their ankles and walk in stooped bent posture carrying small crosses or lighted candles. As they always face the ground, these penitentes have attendants who guide them during the procession. When the procession stops, they are allowed to rest only by going down on hands and knees.
This is the only category in which women also take part.
To honour the Repenting Sinners, three statues, representing each category of the penitentes, have been installed behind the oldest monastery in the town – The ex-monastery of San Bernardino de Siena, constructed at the end of the 16th century.
Image from Wikimedia Commons is by User:Gengiskanhg
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Blue City of Jodhpur founded in 1459, ubiquitous blueness of Jodhpur
On February - 4 - 2011
Travellers journeying through the desolate landscape of the unforgiving Thar desert in the Indian state of Rajasthan would know when they had reached their destination. The sky would fall to the ground and everything would become a single color – blue. Jodhpur would lie before them, opening up like a blue treasure in the desert.
Weird Penis News Roundup: Strange Sex Tales in the Headlines
On January - 31 - 2011
It’s never felt more dangerous to be a man. Penises are being bitten by rats, chopped right off, shot at, argued about and even (shudder) donated to museums. There’s even a penis snowman in the news… but in keeping with the strangely violent headlines lately, it was torn down.
Or was it just a case of shrinkage?
In case you’re having trouble keeping up, here’s all the penis news you’ll need in one handy (and arousing) post: Read the rest of this entry »
Naked ‘King of the World’ Gets Taser Treatment in Florida Keys
On January - 30 - 2011
“I’m king of the world… king of the ARRGGHHHHH!!!!”
I don’t know if that’s how this one unfolded… but that’s how I picture it anyway.
Police in Florida’s Big Coppitt Key near Key West say a Pennsylvania man ran naked through the streets shouting about his apparent global royalty.
Someone apparently forgot to tell the local law enforcement about the ascension of 43-year-old Richard Gervasi to the world throne.
When deputies arrived, he allegedly charged after one… so cops called to the scene shot a taser at him. Read the rest of this entry »
25 Motivational Posters (Part II)
On January - 27 - 2011
This time we are really glad to present you another collection of motivational posters. Don’t know about you guys, but they are funny as hell for me.
