Image: Alfred T. Palmer for the Farm Security Agency |
Some links for International Women's Day:
- International Women’s Day: What is the annual event and when did it start?
- Early portraits of African American Activists in the late 19th century from the US Library of Congress
- Women At War: Lush Kodachrome Photos Of Engineers At The Douglas Aircraft Company (photo above)
- This Bridge Is Nicknamed the ‘Ladies Bridge’ Because It Was Built Largely by Women . Women built the Waterloo Bridge, but their contributions were largely lost to history.
- 100 Women of the Year | Time
Throwing Animals for Taking Death Leaps
What’s a little-known but obvious fact that will immediately make all of us feel stupid?
Vintage Photos Of The Grateful Dead’s Wall Of Sound, 1974
Cambodian school made of rubbish
Female komodo dragons don't need no man to make more dragons
The tattoos of the King a weird but lovely interactive thingy (make sure to scroll slowly) via Imperica
A thatched hut disguised as a haystack
The great Buenos Aires Bank Heist Thanks Bruce!
A century ago a Colorado town survived the Spanish flu epidemic without a single case—by going on total lockdown. Read more.
The Language Of Sherlock Holmes
Life got you down? This list of improvements since the 1990s will make you feel ever so much better. Via Imperica
This week's theme is 'circles'
The Vienna Opera Ball in Pictures Looks like a very glam affair.
Approaching pavonis mons by balloon (utopia planitia)
Shigemitsu Kongo formed his construction company Kongo Gumi in 578 AD, and it lasted 1,428 years. Here’s what brought down the world’s oldest business Thanks Bruce!
From ketchup to pineapples: the food that should never be kept in a fridge. You're welcome.
Knitting With Glass
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