Have you ever wondered how animals see the world? How does their vision differ from ours? You will get a great idea by watching this clip. The world through the eyes of many animals is completely different from ours. Eyes evolved 500 million years ago. From humble beginnings, when they only perceived light, they developed into an extraordinary organ and tool/weapon of humans and animals. See how animals see the world.
Humans have become addicted to smartphones and a dead battery has become worse than hunger. That creepy sound, the red icon on the screen makes us do some pretty questionable things. But no matter how much you wanted to charge your phone and looked for someone with a charger or a power source, you certainly didn't go as far as the people in these photos. Where there's a will, there's a way, or as they say.
Orto Fest is a fixture on Slovenian festival lists. This year will be the seventeenth time. It will take place in Ljubljana and, as always, last the whole of April. The list of performers will be diverse this time as well. Below you can read the sounding names that will fill April 2016 with good music.
33-year-old Thai artist Uttaporn Nimmalaikaew creates 3D images by layering thin mesh fabrics. He discovered the technique by accident in 2001 while studying at Silpakorn University in Bangkok, when he noticed a stain on a mosquito net. He soon got the idea that he could create a sense of depth and optical illusion by layering. You can see his interesting installations below.
Did you know that many movie scenes were inspired by famous art paintings? That Francis Bacon's painting inspired Christopher Nolan to create the Joker in The Dark Knight? Or is Ophelia painting a scene in Lars von Trier's Melancholia? Many famous film scenes and costumes that you came across are actually the director's tribute to the art of painting! See movie scenes inspired by art paintings.
The Trust is an American crime drama starring Nicholas Cage and Elijah Wood about a police couple who mostly do boring administrative jobs. One day, they come upon a hot pursuit that puts them on the other side of the marriage. The film was directed by Alex and Benjamin Brewer.
Chocoholics, beware! The 5th Chocolate Festival in Radovljica is coming, which this year will take place from April 15 to 17. It will serve plenty of chocolate and chocolate products and a varied event program for all generations.
How to be happier in your twenties? We all know that life in your twenties is an emotional roller coaster. During those years, we usually get our first real job and meet new and lose old friends. Everything is constantly changing. Chaos in early adulthood is completely normal. But how do you get the most out of your twenties? A must read for anyone in their twenties and thirties!
North Korea has a hermetically sealed border and is considered one of the most isolated and secretive countries. We know very little about her. It is the most militaristic country in the world, as it has a total of over nine million members of the army, reservists and other paramilitary units. But in the age of information technology, it is increasingly difficult to hide the situation in the country and away from the prying eyes of the foreign public. Most of the images that come out of the country into the world are approved by the authorities, but not the photos of Michał Huniewicz, who managed to get permission to enter the country and take many illegal photos in North Korea.
Photogenic Greenland is a paradise for photographers. Two years ago, two Slovenians stood on numerous ice masses in Disko Bugt Bay and attracted the attention of the world public. When you see what nature has to offer there, you will immediately understand why. See spectacular footage of icebergs and other natural beauties of Greenland.
A Hologram for the King is a German-American film by Tom Tykwer (Alts of the Clouds, Perfume), based on the novel of the same name by Dave Eggers from 2012. The title role has been entrusted to Tom Hanks, who was last seen in the film Bridge of Spies. Hanks is one of only two actors to win two Oscars in a row, the first for his role in the drama Philadelphia, the second a year later for his role in the comedy drama Forrest Gump. This time, too, he starred in a touching comedy-drama, except that his character is still not so confused.
Nowadays, it is difficult to get a job that one wants. Fortunately, there is the Itak Job challenge, which will make the path that is impassable for many easier for three young people. In any case, he will support the trio in finding the desired employment in their professional field. The winners of the Itak Job challenge will thus address potential employers with a personally tailored campaign, with the help of career guru Gorazd Prah, and the creative team of the Itak Job challenge will also add their expert voice.