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Prehistoric Polynesians beat Europeans to the Americas, according to a new analysis of chicken bones. =read full story=

Genetic studies of modern South Americans have not uncovered any signs of Polynesian ancestry. But this is not surprising, says Matisoo-Smith. Ancient Polynesians were great explorers, but tended to settle only in uninhabited islands.

It seems that if they found other people, they would usually turn around and go home, she says.

national leaders tree illusion

Find the ten Indian leaders.
Artist: Unknown

Bub and James

This just in from my baby sister, a treated photo of her and her beau at prom the other night. Throwing it back retro style. Nice job, kids.

Heather at prom. And graduating next weekend. What’s happened to the world?

Oh, and James…you may be taller than me, but I’ll always be able to beat you in an eighties trivia contest.

>> Expert tips, folding instructions, and printable origami paper patterns.

With Alexander the Great

“With Alexander the Great”
Uncle, nephew, camera, and Photoshop
New York 2007

Getting swept away
By some of the thoughts going
Through my mind right now.

While the grammar’s a little shaky, I couldn’t believe this one harder.

fortune for june

Cut Angles

“Name Degree Angles”
Photoshop
2007

>> Companies and the fonts used in their logos.

I can’t help from noticing that Shell, Ikea, Volkswagen, and Hustler are all based on Futura.

Fact: No other month begins on the same day of the week as June.

langdon ambigram illusion

The name “Robert Langdon” reads exactly the same when rotated 180 degrees. From Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code.

Source: John Langdon