Animation from the last century

I found this collection of American animation that created in the early 1900s and it is considered as the origins of the American animation, I think it is nice to see the past and compare it with where we are now

The first short movie is for its creator and producer Blackton, he used his hands only to create all this in 1906, that was in the United States. The name of the movie is "

[Humorous phases of funny faces]

Funny I like it

The second video animation talks about Men styles, created in 1915.

[Men's styles]

Last video animation is about a lil boy , it was created in 1919.

[Dud leaves home]

If u want to watch more American old animation visit the library of Congress website or Library of Congress youtube channel

Kuwait celebrations

Kuwait is celebrating its National and liberation day, all the streets, houses and buildings are decorated with Kuwait flags and Amir pictures, all people are out in the street celebrating the 50th National day, The 20th liberation day and 5th anniversary of H.H the Amir for the assumption of the leadership of the state of Kuwait .

There was a nice event in Feb,25th next to Kuwait towers, as I know that people who read my blog are not just from Kuwait so I decided to share this show with the world to show them this lovely country

The show including firworks and a laser show on Kuwait towers. Enjoy !!
If want to know about Kuwait towers please visit my post about them HERE

How the world used to transport before 100 years

As we all know, transportation is a very important thing now a days and in the past too today I bring some photographs from different parts from the world on how they used to transport in the 1890s

In Egypt

In Japan

In Russia

In Sri-Lanka

In Australia

In China

Source: Library of Congress

Can the animals recognize their reflection in a mirror ?

Animals usually deal with their reflection in a mirror as another individual, but in certain cases the degree of intelligence can control this phenomena.

Scientists said that some animals like dolphines and higher monkeys are able to recognize themselves based on a test they call it "the mirror test", in this test they make a certian mark on the animal who is under invistigation then they let him see the reflection on the mirror. Elephants, champs and Dolphins showed a positive results and they were able to recognize the image while other animals like Gorella didn't pass the test !

Scientists add that the ability to recognize self increase with animals that spend most time with humans, and as the size of their brain increase they will be more able to recognize the image.

It is nice to add that the human baby is not abble to recognize himself in the mirror until 18 months after the birth.


source : The scientific arabi magazine (Feb,2011)
more information in wikipedia

Italian Gestures

Hello
So interesting video, check it out

I like the gesture of "Good Idea"
Italians are so cute
Ciao

Playing golf on the moon

The first one who played Golf on the moon his name is Alan Shepard
He was born in New Hampshire, USA in 1923 and was one of the first Americans who landed on the moon in 1961 after the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin.

Shepard was also the first one who played golf on the moon during his mission with Apollo 14 which was the first scientific mission to the moon in 1971

It was hard for him to play golf with his space suit but he was able to play golf with one hand only.

Alan Shepard died of leukaemia in 1998 in California. He was aged 74

This is the video

My Design

Today I tried to design something by photoshop, the result was disappointing

This is the orginal one
And this what I did

but I'll try to design new thing tomorrow bcuz I am still learning, wish me luck

*updated*

How a gesture can put u in jail?

As we know, there are many differences in cultures around the world, the things that are allowed to do in your country, can be prohibited in other countries and vice versa, the allowance and the prohibition may mainly depends on religious views or even historical events.

One of the most confusing topics that shows how the differences in cultures may be a problem is "Hand gestures", it is a problem to the limits that could throw u in Jail ! So let's See !!


In the states this sign means I LOVE YOU

The other sign that it is slightly similar to this is this one below If you show this sign to someone in USA, he will directly think about "Texas University" since it is the logo of the university and the Texas Longhorn football team and it represent the two horns of the bull. But can you imagine that the same sign is an insult for Mediterranean ! In 1985 five Americans were arrested in Rome because they were dancing and using this gesture, then the news later showed that Longhorn football team won in USA and those Guys were Happy

In South America it means protection against bad luck when rotated but in Malta and parts of italy it means protection against Evil Eyes when they point it.

The other interesting gesture is this one .. In Europe and North America it means OK or excellent While in Arab countries it is a threat signal.

For Mediterranean people, Russians and Brazilians it has bad meaning and considered as an insult.

In Japan this gesture means MONEY! if u r doing business in Japan and u show them this sign they will think that u asking them for a bribe

In France and Belgium it means Zero or worthless, so don't ever do this in restaurants when u go there, they may throw u out because it is really impolite to say that the food is worthless even if u mean it is Good

Those are just two but there are a lot! for farther reading visit Wikipedia