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Ideas, designs, concepts; people are incredible in what they can accomplish if they break from the norm and follow their true passions and dreams. SpudMud was started as a way to help organize the many passions I have in my life. Now I see it has the potential to help people find and develop theirs. My other sites: spudmud (entertainment) life made simple (life hacks) innoix (tech blog)

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Evolution of the Formula 1 Car Watch 60 years of F1 design condensed into a minute. Each car is the winning chassis from the respective seasons. Covering from 1950 to 2012. The music is 'Together' by She.

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Out of the office, Derrick Lin

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Satellites gone up to the skies, Damon Sauer and Julie Anand

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Damon Sauer and Julie Anand are collaborative artists based in Phoenix, Arizona who began working together in 2005. In their most recent project, entitled Ground Truth: Corona Landmarks, photographs of the Sonoran desert are digitally blended and juxtaposed with white lines arching through the sky that represent the paths of existing satellites.

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Beat Bad Cravings – Replace With Healthy Alternatives

Here’s how to beat bad cravings. You see, when we are hungry and craving certain foods, it’s actually a particular thing our body needs. Because we usually associate that craving with unhealthy foods, that’s what we end up eating. This leads to the inevitable failure of our diets.

But it does not need to be this way. Below is a handy guide, showing you the alternative healthy option. So, for instance. Next time you are craving chips, eat a handful of nuts and seeds to satisfy your craving. Why will this work? It’s because you are actually craving nitrogen for your system. It’s just you associate that craving with chips.

Learning to recognise and beat bad cravings will set your diet on the road to success. 

A healthier lifestyle awaits - more tips and tricks on instagram!

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Aerial Shots

Los Angeles-based photographer Niaz Uddin captures beautiful aerial shots of beaches, forests and a volcano. Check out more of his work on his website here.

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The Herb Grower’s Cheat Sheet

*Growing seasons and planting information below are UK specific*

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Artist’s Giant Pencil Drawings Blur the Line Between Hyperrealism and Surrealism

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Infographic: The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Home Flooring

If you’re looking to renovate a home or taking a look at new places to live, you should know the pros and cons of various flooring types. This visual guide covers nine different flooring types and how they rate when it comes to cost, durability, difficulty of installation, and how easy they are to clean.

The guide comes from Direct Buy, and lays out the pros and cons for ceramic or porcelain tile, floating wood tile, carpet, hardwood, engineered wood, bamboo, cork, stone, and vinyl flooring. Installing flooring can be an incredibly difficult task to take on, but it helps to know what you’re getting into - and whether the flooring type you like is actually worth it. One type might be easy to install, but is hard to clean. Another might be durable and easy to install, but is more expensive. Check the guide below to see what flooring might be best for you and your home.

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Dear Older Generations

Originally posted by Global Degree, a group of self-styled ‘Millennial Travellers'

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Archi+ Carbon Positive House is the world's first carbon-positive prefabricated house, designed to produce more energy than its uses – over its lifespan it is expected to offer the same environmental benefits as 6,095 native Australian trees.

Grassy plants cover the roof of the building, offering a layer of insulation. ArchiBlox also specified the addition of in-ground cool tubes, designed to create cross-flow ventilation by pulling air in from the floor on the south side of the house and emitting it through the north-facing clerestory windows.

The house has been designed to make use of solar power through a series of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels. Rainwater recycling is also part of the product, helping to reduce water consumption.

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Vanhawks Valour | First ever connected carbon fibre bicycle

The first connected bike featuring performance tracking, security sensors & interactive feedback to radically change the way you ride.

Valour is designed with safety in mind. Unique to the industry, Valour incorporates integrated technology for advanced personal safety. Valour’s turn-by-turn navigation keeps your eyes on the road and your hands on the bar. It uses low energy Bluetooth to connect to your smart phone for directions. LED indicators signal as you approach your next turn.

On-board sensors measure your calories burned, distance traveled, speed, best times, and much more. Stay fit and feel great by turning your everyday commute into a fitness ride with this successful crowdfunded bike of the future. (via - refreshedforlife)

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Want to see what Danny MacAskill does on his day off? 

"Wee Day Out" explores the rural landscape around Edinburgh in a film that sets out to capture the simple fun of a ride in the country with moments of incredible riding and a touch of humor. 

Danny pulls off never-seen-before tricks, most of which would normally be assumed impossible on a mountain bike, like leaping onto a single train track, turning a hay bale into a giant unicycle, riding over a cottage, and disappearing into a 6ft puddle. 

Oh, and keep an eye out for a cameo from Danny's dad, Peter! 

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Torch M1: Brightest Integrated Headlight Helmet

The stylish bike helmet with an integrated rechargeable 500 lumen, 30 degree wide light.

The M1 is the world’s brightest bike helmet designed for trail, rural and urban riders looking for a brighter path. The removable dual LED light produces a 500 lumen 30° degree wide beam, features a rear facing LED light for added safety and an enduro style visor for added comfort.

Its Key Features I like are:

500 Lumen Light - The compact yet powerful LED headlight features a striated 30 degree beam for optimal visibility

Simplified Mounting System - Our snap-and-go-system makes it easy to add lighting when you need it without the bulky accessories​

Stylish & Fuctional Design - Torch M1 is designed to provide the utmost safety to the rider without jeopardizing it's classic form.

Torch M1’s 500 Lumen light comes with an easy to access port for USB charging, allowing riders to fully recharge their light in 3 hours from a wall socket, computer, or any other device that is USB enabled. Depending on which light mode is used one charge can last up to  1.5 hours (500 lumen) or up to 8 hours (pulse mode).

The lithium polymer battery utilizes a gel-like electrolyte for better stability and impact resistance than lithium ion batteries that can be dangerous when ruptured.

Campaign is funding on Indiegogo for a 50% discount: find out more here. 

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What If We Talked to Straight Couples the Ridiculous Way We Talk to Gay Couples? Hit the nail on the head! Everyone in the video sounds stupid - Think before you speak! #Loveislove

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Hampshire, UK

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Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.  

Aristotle

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ART PRINTS BY AMY HAMILTON

Wolf // Persevere

Fox

Moose

Lion // Majesty 

Red Deer

Bear // Calm

Winter Robin

Feathers

Cat Aware

Stags // Strong

Also available as canvas prints, T-shirts, Phone cases, Throw pillows, and More!

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Amazing work

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ART PRINTS by Amy Hamilton

Wolf // Persevere

Fox

Moose

Lion // Majesty

Red Deer

Bear // Calm

Winter Robin

Feathers

Cat Aware

Stags // Strong

Also available as canvas prints, T-shirts, Phone cases, Throw pillows, and More!