Han van Meegeren (1889 – 1947) was a Dutch painter who began his career painting portraits of upper class Dutch people.
But frustrated with his limited success as a painter (critics called his work derivative) he turned to art forgery,… Read More
One way to prevent jellyfish stings—which are a serious problem in Australia—is to create a barrier between the skin and the water. Before they dash into the surf to rescue people who have been stung, Australian lifeguards throw on a pair of pantyhose.
(source: Bitten by Pamela Nagami)