25 Vintage Photographs Of 19th Century Freaks. How Has Humanity Improved

Calling someone a freak is never pleasant, but the meaning of the word has changed in the past century. Today when we call someone  “a freak” we usually refer to some quirk in their character, some peculiar desire or just plain bizarre behavior. But, not a century ago, freaks were people with physical flaws and birth defects who were usually shunt by society. Today those freaks are openly accepted and considered normal members of society, albeit with special needs.

30 Gravity-Defying Rock Piles That Will Boggle Your Mind

All of the rock piles you are about to see are held by nothing more than gravity. No glue or any other kind of support was used to create these sculptures. These are the result of rock balancing. Some call it art, others discipline and some consider it a hobby, whatever you call it, this meditative balancing act is slowly but surely becoming a world wide phenomenon.