Within a Millennial's lifetime, depictions of dinosaurs have gone from leathery lizards to feathered floofbeasts as our understanding of ancient biology grew. But it's still speculation, reports Atlas Obscura's Eric Grundhauser, and shaky at that. Check out The Bad Hair, Incorrect Feathering, and Missing Skin Flaps of Dinosaur Art. Pictured above is what a swan would look like if a dino artist drew one based upon its skeletal remains, as brilliantly rendered by C. M. Kosemen. I am pretty sure that's how swans see themselves, so I'm cool with it (but not with swans closer to me than, say, 70 feet.)
Dinosaur art mostly bullshit
The Voice of the Nightingale (1923)
The Voice of the Nightingale (1923) is a fairy-tale-like film that combines live-action and animation in a dreamy way to tell the story of a little girl who learns about why the nightingale only sings at night. It was directed by Władysław Starewicz, who used real beetles and birds in the stop motion scenes. The… READ THE REST
Janet Sobel was a Ukrainian artist who dripped paint before Jackson Pollock
In this video about Janet Sobel's painting Milky Way, it's noted that she was a pioneer of the paint dripping technique that directly inspired Jackson Pollock. Sobel was a Ukrainian artist who lived from 1893 to 1968 and didn't begin her painting career until she was 45 years old. Although the term "drip painting" may… READ THE REST
How to make a cyberpunk book nook
Mog's workshop offers instructions on how to make your own Cyberpunk Book Nook— a miniature diorama slotted into your bookshelf. A little frustrated about not being able to play Cyberpunk 2077 without it self-destructing, so I made a Cyberpunk book nook instead :D Here's another, by Techarge: Previously at BB: Building a D&D Book Nook. READ THE REST
Save over $160 off a small projector which packs a big punch
Let's be honest. Few things are as eye-catching as watching an image projected on a wide screen. A good projector can liven up a backyard party, make movie night more fun, or even act as a great television replacement. Additionally, projectors can transform a dull, blank wall into a work of art. The only unfortunate thing about a… READ THE REST
Save 20% this 4th of July on a roto-molder cooler for your outdoor activities
Plan on spending the day outside? Whether you're at the pool, beach, lakefront, camping, or in your backyard, you'll need a reliable cooler to keep your water and other essential beverages nice and cold. However, not just any cooler will do. You need something durable, heavy-duty, and insulated to ensure everything from water and beer to… READ THE REST
PDFs will never trip you up with app, on sale for under $100 this July 4th
Back in the day, you only needed a handwritten signature and a printer or fax machine to pass along important documents. But with the advent of the internet, more and more communications have occurred online, and you've likely dealt with PDFs since then. The thing is, there seems to be no easy-to-use or affordable PDF software on the market, but… READ THE REST
