Wednesday, 28. October 2009
Topic: ART - on October 28, 2009 at 9:43:00 AM CET
15 Forms of Barcode Art
Barcodes may be a potent symbol of consumerism, but they aren’t just found on product packaging anymore. Whether imbued with meaning or merely appreciated for their visual impact, barcodes are turning up everywhere, from tattoos to graffiti to home décor. These 15 forms of barcode art take these ubiquitous black and white lines and make them fun, provocative and beautiful.
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Topic: STRANGE - on October 28, 2009 at 9:42:00 AM CET
Man charged after getting puppy drunk on vodka
According to authorities, 28-year-old Jared Levi Colony of Iowa City was looking after the dog on behalf of its owner for about half an hour. While the owner was gone, Colony poured some flavoured vodka into the dog's bowl, and encouraged it to drink.
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Topic: NATURE - on October 28, 2009 at 9:40:00 AM CET
10-foot Great White Shark bitten nearly in half by 20-foot 'monster shark' near Australian beach
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
Swimmers were warned that a "monster shark" was prowling off a popular Australian beach, one that nearly bit a 10-foot great white shark in half last week, London's Daily Mail reported.
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