Nature has always been a source of inspiration for designers to look at things differently. We all know that a tree doesn’t always have green leaves, water is not blue and clouds are certainly not always white and puffy. As designers, we need to know to look beyond the obvious when looking at things. Cloud formations such as mammatus or lenticular...

If you love fairy tales and have a serious case of wanderlust, this bucket list was made for you. Travel suggestions via this Quora thread. 1. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany Andreas Zerndl / shutterstock.com / Via quora.com As a way to seek refuge and withdraw from public life, Ludwig II of Bavaria built this extravagant castle in 1868. Seven weeks after his death in 1886, the structure...

Today we have decided to feature some of the world’s top inspirational life quotes for you to love, share and remember. Quotes are those little reminders that we all need now and then and some are powerful enough to inspire us for the whole week.

Hard times and tough choices are inevitable. I'm bookmarking this video so I can hear this message again (and again) when I really need it. I found this video by stalking the amazing Shane Koyczan on the Internet. The spoken-word poem "Instructions for a Bad Day" is by Shane. The original video was compiled by Jon Goodgion, with footage from the documentary "Life in a...

With millions in the bank, the retired former Myspace founder travels the world taking insanely ridiculous pictures. It’ll make you wish you were still friends. Tom Anderson co-founded Myspace in 2003. instagram.com He sold the social network to News Corp. in 2005, for a cool $580 million. instagram.com Tom left Myspace in 2009, and now travels the world being amazing at Instagram. instagram.com So amazing. instagram.com All over...

Ah, the great outdoors, how I loathe thee. What with all that sunshine, fresh air, and hordes of ravenous apex predators lurking around every trail bend. But if you do insist on communing with Mother Nature, here's what you need to know to keep from becoming a part of the food chain. Surviving a Cougar Encounter Since 1890, only 20 people have...

Let's explore the world of hidden and unseen creatures with the aid of a macro lens.

Edward Burtynsky is Canada’s most respected photographers known for his remarkable photographic depictions of global industrial landscapes and its consequences on the environment. His most recent installment is called “Water”. Water tells us the story of where water comes from, how we use it, distribute and waste it. Often using a bird’s-eye perspective, the photographer shows us its remote sources, remarkable...