beauty | paradoxoff http://paradoxoff.com Just another WordPress site Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:30:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Faith was the happiest dog born with 3 legs http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/faith-was-the-happiest-dog-born-with-3-legs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faith-was-the-happiest-dog-born-with-3-legs Fri, 28 Apr 2017 09:10:11 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/28/faith-was-the-happiest-dog-born-with-3-legs/ If you ever feel unhappy or think that you have the biggest problems, just remember these animals with deficiencies, happy eyes and a...

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If you ever feel unhappy or think that you have the biggest problems, just remember these animals with deficiencies, happy eyes and a smile on their face and you’ll definitely get your strength back.

Faith was one of those animals who besides her shortage never stopped smiling and fighting for her life. The bipedal dog was born with three legs; two fully developed hind legs and a deformed front leg, which was amputated after it began to atrophy.

Many people, including veterinarians, advised Faith’s owner to euthanize the dog but she decided not to. Instead, she used a spoon with peanut butter to teach her how to hop first and start walking on her own after. She chose the harder way and fought with her beloved dog every day until she was able to normally function alone.

It’s one of those stories that burn your eyes and warm up your heart right? Even a book has been published detailing Faith’s story entitled “Faith Walks…A Memoir of a Beautiful Life“. On September 23, 2014, Faith passed away at the age of 11. She definitely lived a happy life thanks to her owner and the strong will for survival.

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17 Cool facts you didn’t know about flowers http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/17-cool-facts-you-didnt-know-about-flowers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=17-cool-facts-you-didnt-know-about-flowers Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:51:48 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/26/17-cool-facts-you-didnt-know-about-flowers/ ‘We cry and smile with them. Flowers are lovely things that give life more meaning and color‘. You’ve just read a quote dedicated...

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We cry and smile with them. Flowers are lovely things that give life more meaning and color‘. You’ve just read a quote dedicated to these delightful beings that make the world a better place to live in.

You pass by them every day but have you ever stopped and stared for a while at the flowers embellishing your environment? Or felt grateful and thanked nature for creating such perfect plants that symbolize purity – something we rarely see in humans these days?

Although it isn’t their international day (January 19), let’s celebrate flowers today or every day. When you pass by them, smile and observe their pure beauty. You will realize that people should try to be more like flowers – humble, harmless and adorable. In their honor, we’ve prepared these 17 cool facts you probably never even heard of. Scroll down and find out more about flowers. We promise you will be surprised by some of the facts.

1. Ancient civilizations burned aster leaves to ward off evil spirits
2. The lotus was considered a sacred flower by ancient Egyptians and was used in burial rituals. They viewed it as a symbol of resurrection and eternal life
3. The oldest flower was discovered in China, 2002. The flower’s name is Archaefructus sinensis and it bloomed around 125 million years according to scientists
4. Sunflowers move throughout the day in response to the movement of the sun from east to west
5. Moon flowers bloom only at night, closing during the day
6. Blue cohosh was used by Native American women to ensure an easy labor and childbirth
7. When Achilles was born, his mother dipped him head first in a bath of yarrow tea. Yarrow flower is still known for healing and was used during World War I to heal soldiers’ wounds
8. Tulips make great salad ingredients
9. The largest flower called Titan Arum is also the smelliest flower in the world
10. There are over 400,000 types of flowering plants in the world
11. 198 million roses were produced for Valentine’s Day in the US in 2010
12. During the 1600’s, tulips were so valuable in Holland that their bulbs were worth more than gold
13. Dried hibiscus is considered a delicacy in Mexico
14. For centuries, flowers have been used in magic. Crocus were thought to bring about visions, while dandelions were believed to aid healing
15. Scientists assert that there are over 270,000 species of flowers that have been documented and are existing in the 21st century
16. According to Biblical stories, there was a white rose that grew in the Garden of Eden and turned red as it blushed with shame upon Adam and Eve’s fall from grace
17. The world’s oldest living rose bush is thought to be 1000 years old. Today, it continues to bloom on the wall of the Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany

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Berlin’s latest street art http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/berlins-latest-street-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=berlins-latest-street-art Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:43:57 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/24/berlins-latest-street-art/ Considering the fact that the streets of Berlin contain so much quality street art, we can qualify them as an outdoor museum that...

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Considering the fact that the streets of Berlin contain so much quality street art, we can qualify them as an outdoor museum that keeps surprising passersby, especially tourists who come visit the city.

The point of this kind of art is to boost awareness, originality and to provoke people to think with their own heads. However, it’s surprisingly how much creativity hides in young minds who decided to paint the city and managed to attract people’s attention and paint their minds on the street walls.

If you still haven’t visited Berlin and enjoyed its ‘outdoor museum’, you don’t know what you’re missing. Scroll down and let us show you. Who knows, maybe peeking into the street art of the Berlin walls will make you catch the first plane to visit this artistic city.

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Pam Pam, the cutest kitten with Heterochromia http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/pam-pam-the-cutest-kitten-with-heterochromia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pam-pam-the-cutest-kitten-with-heterochromia Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:07:56 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/21/pam-pam-the-cutest-kitten-with-heterochromia/ As we mentioned before, Heterochromia is probably a disorder many of you would like to have. If you haven’t heard of it yet,...

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As we mentioned before, Heterochromia is probably a disorder many of you would like to have. If you haven’t heard of it yet, Heterochromia is a difference in coloration of the iris but the differences in coloration of hair and skin are also encountered.

Many animals and humans are affected by this disorder. One of the animals born with Heterochromia is Pam Pam, the snow white kitten that became famous thanks to her hypnotizing eyes. Apparently, the disorder is most common with Angoras cats and believe it or not, Pam Pam is one of those types of cat.

She’s got one yellow and one blue eye and be careful while looking at her because she may hypnotize you the way she hypnotized us. Now we can’t help ourselves from staring at her. She’s definitely one of the most adorable kittens ever. Scroll down and check her out.

Pam Pam, the cutest kitten with Heterochromia
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Top 10 most sensual black and white photography http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/top-10-most-sensual-black-and-white-photography/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-10-most-sensual-black-and-white-photography Wed, 19 Apr 2017 11:43:59 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/19/top-10-most-sensual-black-and-white-photography/ What makes us different from other living creatures on this planet is our ability to think and decide and our sensuality. You wonder...

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What makes us different from other living creatures on this planet is our ability to think and decide and our sensuality.

You wonder why sensuality? Well, just ask yourself, are there other creature on Earth that can look and act sensual or take photos of someone who looks and acts sensual? You got your answer.

Today we’ve managed to collect the top 10 most sensual black and white photography we found on the Internet. Check them out but be prepared to get into a cold shower after because you may need it.

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7 Picasso paintings recreated as 3D sculptures http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/7-picasso-paintings-recreated-as-3d-sculptures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-picasso-paintings-recreated-as-3d-sculptures Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:59:47 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/17/7-picasso-paintings-recreated-as-3d-sculptures/ The Spanish painter, sculptor, ceramist, printmaker, poet, stage designer, and playwright, Pablo Picasso inspired many modern artists to bring back to life some...

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The Spanish painter, sculptor, ceramist, printmaker, poet, stage designer, and playwright, Pablo Picasso inspired many modern artists to bring back to life some of his remarkable paintings.

One of them was the Pakistani illustrator, Omar Aqil, who turned 7 of Picasso’s paintings into 3D sculptures. They were digitally rendered and look as if they were physically constructed thanks to Omar’s great eye for textures and shadows. Scroll down and check them out.

1. Black Figure
2. Buste De Femme Dans Un Fauteuil
3. Seated Woman
4. Monument To The Spaniards
5. Art Gallery
6. Composition
7. Visage

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Who needs kids when we have pets? http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/who-needs-kids-when-we-have-pets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-needs-kids-when-we-have-pets Fri, 14 Apr 2017 11:57:03 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/14/who-needs-kids-when-we-have-pets/ ‘Who needs kids when we have pets?’ This is the latest most common statement couples and married people use to answer the question...

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‘Who needs kids when we have pets?’ This is the latest most common statement couples and married people use to answer the question why don’t they have kids yet or are they planning on having one.

“Pets are becoming a replacement for children,” said Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University. “They’re less expensive. You can get one even if you’re not ready to live with someone or get married, and they can still provide companionship.”

According to statistics, three in ten couples chose to raise a dog rather than a kid. However, we can’t deny the fact that raising a pet is way easier and less expensive than raising a child. If you’re at a cross path in your life and wondering if you should raise a child, scroll down. Maybe these photos of couples with their pets they treat as children will make you change your mind and go to the stationary today.

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These two-legged dogs are the happiest dogs http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/these-two-legged-dogs-are-the-happiest-dogs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=these-two-legged-dogs-are-the-happiest-dogs Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:32:12 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/12/these-two-legged-dogs-are-the-happiest-dogs/ We’ve already seen the beautiful one-eyed dogs and cats and now it’s time to honor these one-leg dogs that are the happiest dogs...

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We’ve already seen the beautiful one-eyed dogs and cats and now it’s time to honor these one-leg dogs that are the happiest dogs alive.

Some of them lost a leg or two by accident, and others were born with this shortage. However, that didn’t affect their life much because they learned how to survive and how to be happy just the way they are.

You don’t have to be perfect to be happy and beautiful and these one-leg dogs are the living prove of that. Scroll down and see how these little heroes jump, play and smile around without any trouble.

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Steve Irwin: Most dangerous moments in the wild http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/steve-irwin-most-dangerous-moments-in-the-wild/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steve-irwin-most-dangerous-moments-in-the-wild Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:35:21 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/07/steve-irwin-most-dangerous-moments-in-the-wild/ You all must have heard of the famous adventurist, Steve Irwin, known as a nature expert and television personality from Australia. His nickname...

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You all must have heard of the famous adventurist, Steve Irwin, known as a nature expert and television personality from Australia. His nickname ‘’The Crocodile Hunter’ tells it all.

He passed away 11 years ago at the age of 44, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming an underwater documentary film titled ‘Ocean’s Deadliest’. He wasn’t killed by the many crocodiles and other dangerous animals he was hanging out with, but by a fish. What an irony.

However, he will always be remembered as a brave, wild and free spirit man who enjoyed his work and brought passion in everything he did. Let’s check out his most dangerous moments in the wild. Scroll down and let’s give this animal lover the proper respect he deserves for living his life on the edge with his wild companions.

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Beautiful out-of-focus portraits by Paolo Raeli http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/beautiful-out-of-focus-portraits-by-paolo-raeli/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautiful-out-of-focus-portraits-by-paolo-raeli Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:48:14 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/05/beautiful-out-of-focus-portraits-by-paolo-raeli/ He’s a 21-year-old Italian-Danish self-taught photographer who’s not getting enough attention and we are here to give it to him because we simply...

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He’s a 21-year-old Italian-Danish self-taught photographer who’s not getting enough attention and we are here to give it to him because we simply admire his work and creativity.

After visiting his website, we realized that Paolo Raeli is a very talented young man from Palermo, South Italy. Paolo was born and raised in Sicily. He studied visual art in Palermo, five years before moving to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Thanks to his talent and unique way of capturing things and people, he developed a huge following. The portraits are often out-of-focus images of a moment caught in the midst of movement and they became viral because of their depth and creativity.

If one image really replaces a thousand words than you’ll hear a lot of talking while observing his portraits. We’ll quit talking now and leave you in his hands. Scroll down and check out his astonishing work.

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