The Ruthless Nihang Sikhs

On December 2, 2014 by Tim Newman
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The Nihang Sikhs are an armed Sikh order famed for their bravery and ruthlessness. Throughout Sikh history the Nihang have faced many a battle where numbers have not been in their favour and still been...

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Saiga Antelope: Strange & Almost Extinct

On December 1, 2014 by Tim Newman
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When I first saw a photo of a saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) I had to do a Google image search immediately to make sure it was an actual real thing. I had no idea...

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Screenshots: Impressive News Crew Fails

On December 1, 2014 by Tim Newman
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I won’t bore you with any forced preamble, there’s really no need. It’s just a bunch of screenshots from news shows across the globe (well, mostly America) where someone back stage has made...

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Is This The Worst Christmas Song Ever?

On December 1, 2014 by Tim Newman
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As you all know, I don’t like to mock the afflicted, but sometimes, just sometimes it seems unavoidable. My brother sent me a link to his video yesterday, and I am truly grateful...

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Lion Vs Buffalo

On November 30, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Lions absolutely love nibbling on a buffalo. On the other hand buffalo absolutely hate being nibbled on by lions. This discrepancy in tastes has shaped the lion and buffalo’s relationship over the course of...

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Beautiful Soviet Era Bus Stops

On November 30, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Photographer Christopher Herwig traveled 30,000 km across 13 countries over 12 years, photographing Soviet era bus stops. That sounds like a pretty mad thing to do, but he’s got a best selling book out...

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Sochi’s Pre-Olympic Sanatoriums

On November 30, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Before the Olympics rocked up in Sochi and changed it for good, but not necessarily for the better, it was a bustling holiday destination. For decades Sochi had been the place to go if you...

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Awesome Photos From Russia With Love (Part F)

On November 28, 2014 by Tim Newman
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I’ve got a whole load of mirth from the Eastern Bloc for you today. I guess because Russia is so MASSIVE there will always be plenty to gorp at, and I will ALWAYS...

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China’s Giant Buddha Of Leshan

On November 28, 2014 by Tim Newman
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The giant Chinese Buddha in Leshan is of epic proportions. At 71 metres (233 feet) tall, the stone statue cuts a mean figure; however, somehow, he still looks pretty benign, probably thanks to the nonchalant...

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Beautiful Islamic Calligrams

On November 28, 2014 by Tim Newman
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I’ve covered Middle Eastern art a couple of times recently, I like the squiggly detail that it often entails. Last week I popped one up about a young Iranian guy that takes photos of mosques and...

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