“Biografias,” an installation by Alicia Martin at Casa de America, Madrid. “5,000 Books Pour Out of a Building in Spain” (via Imaginary Foundation & Boing Boing)
Daily Archives: March 30, 2012
Mysterious Stone Monolith Likely an Ancient Astronomical Calendar
A mysterious stone monolith jutting from the ground near Manchester, England probably served as a crude seasonal calendar for Stone Age farmers.
The moss-covered monolith has three faces and appears to be roughly 4,000 years old, based on dating of other relics sprinkled about the site, which is called Gardom’s Edge.
Rather than a precise sundial, Brown thinks people used the 7.2-foot-long monolith to “enhance the importance of the site for seasonal gatherings or ceremonies.
Double Tap Pocket Pistol
At just 5/8″ wide and weighing only 14 oz., the Heizer Double Tap Pocket Pistol is touted as the smallest and lightest .45 out there. Seems perfect for those close encounters of the undead kind.
VIA: –THE AWESOMER–
Abandoned Pianos
If you have ever been fortunate enough to come across an abandoned piano, you probably recall how fascinated you were. Knowing how intricate, entertaining, and expensive they are, it’s sad to think of someone just giving up on a piano -even if it’s in terrible shape. The next best thing would be to see a photo collection of such pianos, which you’ll find at Urban Ghosts. Link
VIA: –NEATORAMA–
CONSPIRAPORN! 