Virginia Mori
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22nd of May 2013
21st of May 2013
Fasciated daisy. Fasciation describes plants that are abnormally compressed into a band or bundle, as stems grown together.
Photo credit: Shahar Kober
Good morning brain! Splish splash
Edward Gorey Illustrates H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds. More here.
*sqeals*
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The First Bionic Hand That Can Feel
20th of May 2013
Tarantula infected with cordyceps fungus. Cordyceps are a group of parasitic fungi containing over 400 described species. Their hosts are usually insects but they can also infect other fungi.
History of Mourning in Europe (United Kingdom)
Mourning is, in the simplest sense, synonymous with grief over the death of someone. The word is also used to describe a cultural complex of behaviours in which the bereaved participate or are expected to participate. Customs vary between different cultures and evolve over time, though many core behaviors remain constant.
Wearing black clothes is one practice followed in many countries, though other forms of dress are also seen. Those most affected by the loss of a loved one often observe a period of grieving, marked by withdrawal from social events and quiet, respectful behavior. People may also follow certain religious traditions for such occasions.
Mourning may also apply to the death of, or anniversary of the death of, an important individual like a local leader, monarch, religious figure etc. State mourning may occur on such an occasion. In recent years some traditions have given way to less strict practices, though many customs and traditions continue to be followed.
I’m pretty sure that one picture was drawn by Rob Liefeld’s great great great great grandfather.
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Raymond Depardon - San Clemente Psychiatric Hospital (1980)
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