Part two of our tribute to Florence Nightingale through fascinating objects

Florence Nightingale, born 200 years ago this month, was the original nursing heroine who dedicated her life to healthcare reform, and over two weeks we’re telling her extraordinary story through fascinating objects. Last week we revealed how she invented the nurse’s uniform and kept an owl called Athena as a pet – today Andrew Preston … Read more

People share pareidolia snaps after seeing ‘faces’ in inanimate objects

They’re always watching! Social media users reveal the VERY unusual places they’ve spotted ‘faces’ on inanimate objects – from a stapler to a fresh bake Facebook users from around the world are sharing pictures of faces in objects  Bizarre pictures include faces in  flowers, planks of wood and candle holders  Things With Faces Facebook group … Read more

Museum challenges people in lock-down to recreate works of art with objects at home

Life imitating art! Social media users recreate their favourite masterpieces using ONLY items found around the house – with hilarious results A museum has challenged people to recreate their favourite works of art using objects they have at home LA-based Getty Museum penned: ‘ Choose your favourite artwork. Find three things lying around your house’ … Read more

Young environmentalist Finlay Pringle objects to UKs first vertical launch spaceport

Britain’s answer to Greta Thunberg, Finlay Pringle, has objected to the first vertical launch spaceport planned for the Scottish Highlands saying it will destroy habitats. Pringle – who shot to fame in 2018 for telling Bear Grylls he ‘sucks’ over a shark diving experience – has lodged a formal protest over the £17.3m development. The … Read more