Nag on the Lake

Monday, April 29, 2024

Lace art creation

Hungarian embroiderist Ágnes Herczeg has devoted most of her time to studying needle lace and pillow lace.

The breeding of Siamese cats was originally reserved for the royal family. Certain cats also were believed to be the “keepers” of Buddhist temples, which resulted in these cats being closely guarded and highly revered.

Several breeds of cats from Siam are also described and illustrated in manuscripts called “Tamra Maew” (Cat Poems), estimated to have been written from the 14th to the 18th century. These images are from a 19th century manuscript by an unknown artist that contains 12 paintings of different types of cats. It is in the format of a samut khoi, a Thai folding book that opens from top to bottom.

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Postapocalyptic Artwork Of The Day

*Warning: reading this might make you nauseous.

War rat mask: This is a cannibal rat, trained specifically to hunt other rats. A dozen rats were locked in a box and not fed. After some time, there was only one, the strongest and most vicious rat left.

How To Slice An Avocado

It’s easier if you don’t use a Dollar Store knife.

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Sunday Links

Buon Ricordo Pla tes (above) were introduced 60 years ago as a marketing tool for an association of regional Italian restaurants. They featured designs inspired by restaurants’ signature dishes. (Image: Luciano Paselli)

This might be the most horrifying video I have ever seen.

Batman and Batgirl off duty, 1968 (Vintage Everyday)

The driver made all the passengers comfortable before starting the trip. He has everything under control. via everlasting blort

Horses running through London earlier this week

A Martini Tour of New York City Gary Shteyngart’s month of vermouth-rinsing and fat-washing.

Joe is his own grandfather (Futility Closet)

Charlotte Braun, a very noisy little girl who annoyed Charlie Brown, made just 10 appearances in Peanuts before vanishing entirely, never to be mentioned again. via perfect for roquefort cheese

Mercury meets aluminum

Auto Brewery Syndrome, when your body brews its own alcohol.

The Rise and Impending Fall of the Dental Cavity

Dublin Airport blessing of the planes to go ahead for 77th time as Father Des Doyle gets security clearance.

RIP Chicago Rat Hole

Keith Haring painted a mural for an Iowa elementary school in 1989. It is going on public display for the first time.

Best pet ever? The Thermonator

Turn Your Garden Into an 'Ark of Taste' for Nearly Lost Plants

The Oldest Trees in the World: From Methuselah the bristlecone pine to a descendant of Japan's first tea tree.

French Fry Injector

Coming soon to a neighbourhood near you: Americans opposed to policies like abortion access, support for transgender rights and vaccine mandates during the pandemic are starting to move to other states based on their political opinions. (TYWKIWDBI)