We’ve no idea how he does it, but 31-year-old Jamie Raven has everyone mesmerised with his clever conjuring act.

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Apr 22, 2015

When you’re 25 years old and your friends are having babies left, right and center, the changes can be quite overwhelming. Which was exactly what photographer Jana Romanova felt in 2009. “All the fun and the drinking and the hitchhiking stopped and, for me, it was a really difficult moment because I felt like I was alone,” she said.

To cope with these changes, Jana turned to her love of photography.

Jana Romanova It all started when she slept over at a pregnant friend’s flat one night. She woke up to find Julia and Mikhail sleeping on the floor. There was a ladder in the flat, as the couple were renovating their home to prepare for their expectant child. So she climbed up and took a photo of them from above. “That picture said something to me about their relationship; the way they were sleeping made them seem very much like a team while being extremely disconnected at the same time.”

This was how her “Waiting” project started.

Jana Romanova She photographed a few more friends and friends of friends, until she ran out of pregnant couples. She then started contacting expectant people on social media.

“I would say this was the most difficult part. I sent hundreds and hundreds of letters asking: ‘can I photograph you sleeping?’ and for about 99%, the reply was: ‘you’re insane!’”

Jana Romanova “I was lucky to find really open-minded people who would agree not only to let a stranger into a house, but also to stay asleep while this stranger is climbing the ladder, making noise, holding a camera right over their heads, and — waiting.”

Jana’s goal was to photograph 40 couples to represent the 40 weeks of pregnancy.

Jana Romanova “The whole project took three years to complete. I must have emailed about 300 people in order to convince those 40 couples to be photographed. And I needed to spend the night with them, so that made it even harder to be given access.” While the project may look like an easy one, it came with a great deal of danger, too.

First of all, the equipment is heavy.

Jana Romanova Imagine dropping a big camera on someone’s head.

Pets are another hazard.

Jana Romanova “Some pets (not understanding what’s happening up there) become very protective and start fighting with the camera, with the photographer, or with the ladder. I’ve lost several times to fights with cats, dogs, and even one ferret.”

And, of course, some people just plain forget.

Jana Romanova “At one point, the husband, sleeping peacefully nuzzling his pillow just before I started pressing the shutter, opened one eye, then the another one. There was real fear in his eyes. I think at this moment there was something even more terrifying on my face, because I had no idea what to do: to run or to explain.”

Since 2009, Waiting has been exhibited in several countries and has taken part in many festivals. It has also been published in dozens of magazines.

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For the next step, Jana has collaborated with designer Anton Lepashov to turn Waiting into a book.

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You can support Jana’s project and pre-order the photobook here.

20 Design Pieces that will Make You say “I want it”

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Apr 21, 2015

Let’s distance ourselves from the typical furniture designs and expand our horizon a little bit. There are lots of unique creations out there and, although it’s impossible to know them all, it’s always fun and interesting to discover them one by one. The designs we’ve gathered here today are not just beautiful and eye-catching but also multifunctional.

Clock that shows the approximate time

Bench in the form of a butterfly

Organizer for cosmetics and tablet

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Basketball Cup: throw sugar and zefirki

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Mirror in the form of sunglasses

Grater butter

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Knife for cutting fries

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Lentyayskaya hanger: Just throw it without looking

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These fabulous Diamond Glasses allow you to rotate your whiskey in fun style!

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Tactical Laser-Guided Pizza Cutter

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Cozy Bio-fireplace

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Magnetic Bracelet for handyman

chuansong

Honey dispenser

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Rainy Flower Pot

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Simulator for cats

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Cup, where you can leave notes

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Table on ballons

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20+ Reasons Why You Should ALWAYS Ask for the Window Seat

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Apr 21, 2015

There are plenty of reasons to ask for a window seat. For starters you can lean on the window if you want to sleep, and you never have to get up for someone else! But it’s what’s outside of that window that is most compelling. The world is a wonderful place, one that looks entirely different from above. From sunrises and sunsets to landscapes, cityscapes and all kinds of cloud formations in between; there’s beauty out there as far as the eye can see. Here are 20 reasons you should always ask for a window seat.

See the storm from the side.

Learn what it looks like top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

So looks mysteriously reflected in Lake Michigan Chicago.

Stunning views! Kaieteur Falls, Guyana.

There are much closer to the solar eclipse.

How to look beautiful windmills in the mountains of Greece.

Wildfire impressive.

That is why Norway is considered so beautiful.

Majestic mountain ranges at a glance.

Sunset striking new colors.

Frozen lake from a height similar to an icy puddle. The difference is in scale – makes you wonder.

Night St. Petersburg. The city goes to sleep, and you’re flying.

We can estimate the historical places in a new light. Prambanan temple, Indonesia.

You can see the river through the sea of clouds.

The real Fuji above the clouds.

Mount Rainier.

Between two blankets of clouds.

Train in the Kazakh steppes. Just so beautiful.

Like lace. River in the Amur region.

Well, It’s not always that excited like the previous images, but good to know what can happen as well :).

This Is What Happens When You Place An Ice Cube At This Point On Your Head

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Apr 21, 2015

The human body has a completely unique place. If you regularly put ice on it, the body begins to rejuvenate, many diseases disappear, and you’ll be healthy, cheerful and full of energy all the time. This place is located between the tendons in the neck, and in particular on the back of the head, It is the hole where the head and the neck unite. There is the point which in the Chinese acupuncture is called Feng Fu (a shelter from the wind).

The method consists of the following: a man lies on his stomach (or sits) and some ice (approximately 2 × 2 cm) is put on the Feng Fu point(the hole in the back of the head), and hold it for 20 minutes. The ice can be fixed with a bandage, a scarf, etc. Do it regularly with a 2-3 day breaks, on an empty stomach in the morning and at night, before going to bed. A cold is impossible to occur during this procedure. You may feel a sense of cold at the beginning, but after 30-40 seconds, you will feel an influx of heat from the point of the action. The first few days You will have a feeling of euphoria in the first few days due to the release of endorphins into the bloodstream. What is achieved by putting ice on the back of the head, on the Feng Fu point:

Improved sleep
Constant good mood and general vitality
Excellent work of the digestive tract
No more common colds (ice can be used for high fever as well)
Eliminated headaches, toothaches, pains in joints

In particular, the operation on the Feng Fu point helps with the diseases of:

Respiratory organs
Cardiovascular system
Neurological diseases with degenerative changes in the spine
Acute gastrointestinal and sexually transmitted infections
Disorders of the thyroid gland
Arthritis, hypertension and hypotension
Bronchial asthma
Disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract, obesity and malnutrition
Cellulite (especially for the prevention and in the early stage)
Disorders of the menstrual cycle, impotence, frigidity, endocrine infertility
Psycho-emotional disorders, stress, chronic fatigue, depression, insomnia

To speak in harsh terms, the operation on the Feng Fu point Feng Fu does not cure, but returns one to his physiological norm, literally rejuvenates the body, and gives a strong living impulse to the body. Contraindications: pregnancy, presence of a pacemaker, epilepsy and schizophrenia. In the Chinese medicine, the body is seen as an energy system, so the energy flow and the functional activity of organs can be affected by massage.

Here’s What Your Fingernails Reveal About Your Personality

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Apr 21, 2015

For centuries, people have claimed to be able to tell what someone’s personality is like, just by looking at a few basic physical features. Some believe that you can determine someone’s personality just by the length of their fingers! Some people find it very accurate and others think it’s a load of crap. However, regardless of what your opinions may be, there used to be an entire area of science dedicated to things like this. Phrenology was used to analyze a person’s personality based on the measurements of their skull. Listed below are interpretations of what the shape of your nails may reveal about your personality:

1. The vertically long nail.

You’re probably a real romantic. Even-tempered with a strange but wonderful imagination. You can be a perfectionist and easily overwhelmed. You see the little things that few notice. People really love you. You get along with most people.

2. The broad-sided nail.

Unlike #1, you’re more short tempered. You are, however, a sharp, deep thinker. Even though you’re short tempered, people enjoy you for your straightforwardness. You can tell the difference between the truth and lies. That ability allows you to cut through the BS and offer the best advice. You don’t tell people what they want to hear, you tell them what they need to hear.

3 and 4. The “round-egg” nail.

You’re the endlessly happy one. You’re the pacifist. You’re the laid-back one. You enjoy doing things in a very unique way. You rarely go with the what the majority is doing. Even though you’re in touch with your feelings, you don’t often let them get the better of you.

5. The square nail.

You’re the gutsy one. You’re the one born a natural leader. You have a serious attitude that can put people off, but that makes your playful, good-natured moments all the more pleasant and fun for everyone around you.

6 & 7. The Triangular nail.

You’re the smart ones of the bunch. You’re typically innovative and brilliant when others demand perfection out of you. You often bring new ideas faster than most. People you meet are fascinated by you.

8. The almond nail.

You’re honest, friendly, and faithful. You’re polite but firm when it’s needed. People enjoy spending time with you because you find the good in them. You’re good at handling difficult situations.

9. The sword nail.

Last but not least, the sword nail. In your life, you’re often the tip of the sword. You’re ambitious. You work hard. You have your goals and you won’t stop until you meet them. You’re often well rounded and can handle tasks even far outside of your comfort zone. Your ambition is often contagious.

11 Things You Are Doing Wrong Every Day

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Apr 20, 2015

There are things which you’re doing every day and you’ve already made those as habits that they seem totally normal the way you’re doing them. But no, if you know how to do stuff the right way instead of your habitual way, your life will change!

Drinking with a Straw

Drink with the straw skillfully like this so the straw’s position is fixed.

Cooking a Round-Egg

It does take a bit of effort to cook a perfectly round-egg, but with a little help of a slice of onion, everything’s changed.

Connect cables

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Cables will not separate by pulling, secure connection with a small knot

Peeling a whole head of garlic in just seconds

Put a clove of garlic in a jar, cover it and imagine that you are a bartender, and a start shake it. 🙂

Applying Nail Polish

Randomly polishing your nail doesn’t make your nails look prettier. Try this

Freezing Your Drink Quickly

Thought putting your drink solely in the freezer’s the only option? Nope! Put a wet kitchen roll around the drink and then put it in the freezer will make the drink cold enough in 15 minutes!

Ian’s Fast Shoelace Knot

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This method invented Ayana Figen. Note that you do not have to follow my instructions to the letter. So long as you retain the “core” of the technique, you are welcome to use whatever finger movements are most comfortable for you.

Making an Ice-cream Dessert

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Digging out the ice-cream from the box is not easy, let alone making dessert with it. What about this?!

Opening Plastic Clamshell Packages

Do you use your hands to try to tear apart the clamshell package of a product? Or do you use scissors to help you? Next time you can try with a can opener.

Eating Tic Tac

How about this?

Folding Your Shirt like a ninja

It takes you very long to fold the shirts? Learn this and you can do it in 2 seconds.

12 Places in the World for Which Nature has not Regretted Colors

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