Strange Science Brings Together the Octopus and the Rubik's Cube
The octopus is one of the most intelligent invertebrates in the world.
They have been known to build with Legos and give Mr. Potato Head a face!
Back in 2008, researchers set out to discover whether the octopus is left or right handed.
Is their one tentacle that is stronger than all the rest?
In order to figure out the answer, these scientists gave a group of octopuses a Rubic's Cube.
So far, it's still unknown if one tentacle is dominant over the rest.
Viana do Castelo (Portugal) Photo by Paulo Alegria
"Octopuses for sale" Photo by Robert Schroeder
Photo by jaredkupe
Macro Photographs of a Magnetic Fluid
Swiss photographer Fabian Oefner must know a lot more about chemistry than the average Joe.
He created these photographs by experimenting with ferrofluid, a magnetic fluid that is thick like motor oil.
Fabian mixed a tiny drop of ferrofluid with watercolor paint and then took these amazing photographs.
How cool is that?
Photo by Fabian Oefner
Photo by Fabian Oefner
Photo by Fabian Oefner
Photo by Fabian Oefner
Whoa! Those Are Some Seriously Old Socks
These are the oldest pair of socks in the world!
Socks have probably been around for much longer than this pair, but these socks have amazingly survived over 2,000 years.
The split toe feature implies that this pair was designed to be worn with a pair of sandals.
The earliest known surviving pair of socks on display in the V&A museum. Dating from 300-500AD these were excavated from Oxyrhynchus on the Nile in Egypt. The split toes were designed for use with sandals.
Geographical Changes
It is hard to imagine what it was like to live in Washington, D.C. a hundred years ago. We learn about all the changes that occurred in our nation's capital, such as the burning of the White House, but it is rare when we see the physical image of the landscape.
I think the part that stands out the most for me in this picture is the amount of trees...especially
after sitting in traffic everyday!
What a beautiful city!
From the Washington Monument Photo by E.B. Thompson early 1900's
Washington DC view from top of Washington Monument Photo by Shih-Pei Chang 2008
Chiquita Banana's World
When I see this sculpture, Carmen Miranda immediately pops in my mind.
I would like to see her trying to balance this fruit on her head.
This "Fruit Tree" is displayed in Rinko Park, Yokohama Japan.
It reminds me of something you would see in a Doctor Seuss book.
Fruit Tree Photo by river seal
A Photo Essay of Monument Valley
Our Arizona based Cool Like Pie correspondent, Marisha Bourgeois, has sent this cool photo essay of her journey deep into Monument Valley.
For those of you who don't know, Monument Valley is a beautiful place to visit and explore in the American Southwest.
Not your average summer vacation spot! On the border of Arizona and Utah lies a rich landscape known as Monument Valley. It is located on the Navajo Reservation.
Something for everyone! Any big rocks on your summer vacation??
Your grandparents would have seen it in all the old western films. Want to impress them? Say - tell me about John Ford. (Don't worry, I had to look him up too!)
Rock formations have names by the Navajo. This one is called the "Sacred Sisters."
Here's the "Big Chief."
"Sleeping Dragon." Do you see it?
This is the most magical landscape but bring your water, it is crazy hot out here!
Posted by Marisha (Ma/ree/sh/a)
Small Children Working in the Shrimp Industry
Throughout history, children often had to participate in the workforce, unlike today when children rarely do.
In 1810, it is estimated that approximately 2 million school-aged kids worked 50-70 hours a week!
It wasn't until 1938, when Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act that determined 16 years old the minimum age to work in the United States of America.
Lewis Hine was a teacher who quit his job to travel the country and document photos of children wasting their youth in factories, mines, and other hard jobs.
His photo essays were extremely effective and helped spread support and compassion for small children in the work force.
Here are a few of Lewis' photographs of a group of children working as shrimp pickers in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Photograph of a Young Shrimp Picker Named Manuel, 1912 Photo by Lewis Hine
All these are shrimp pickers. Youngest in photo are 5 and 8 years old. Biloxi, Miss, February 1911 Photo by Lewis Hine
Workers picking shrimp, 1912 Photo by Lewis Hine
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