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For his Lux Noctis series, Reuben Wu programmed a light-bearing drone (a 3DR Solo UAV carrying a Fiilex AL250 light) to follow specific paths around his subjects as he photographed them using long exposures. The results are a set of UFO-friendly vistas that feature monumental scenery illuminated in totally unnatural ways – like this shot of a rocky crest lit from above by a sci-fi halo.

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d8Lrd TIL The Phrygian cap, a soft conical cap with the apex bent over, is an ancient and modern symbol of liberty associated with Ancient Rome, Revolutionary France, and the United States. The hat is worn by many national personifications and is on the Seal of the U.S. Senate.
4Xnd6 TIL that even though he owned slaves in the past, Benjamin Franklin became more opposed to slavery later in his life. Eventually becoming the president of an abolitionist society, he even included a provision in his will that required his child to free her slave in order to gain his inheritance.
W7ogY TIL the terms “Refrigerator” and “Icebox” were used interchangeably as far back as 1848 even though the appliance we call a refrigerator (home use/mechanically cooled) wasn’t introduced until 1913.
6Ed6X TIL the journey of Lennie Gwyther the 9 year old who rode 1000km to see the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on his pony, met the Prime Minister and received a bat from Don Bradman
GY4KQ TIL In Las Vegas, there is a hospital-themed hooters restaurant called the "Heart Attack Grille" which allows anyone who weighs more than 350 lbs to eat for free. Customers must wear a hospital gown while staff are dressed like nurses and doctors.