Thirteen Abandoned Mental Asylums

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By the 20th Century, mental asylums had begun evolving from dark, isolated institutions where criminal and civil insane patients were housed together to the more organized, medical treatment facility that we know today. The old were left to decay. Here we present thirteen abandoned mental asylums.

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Twelve Abandoned Mental Asylums

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By the 20th Century, mental asylums had begun evolving from dark, isolated institutions where criminal and civil insane patients were housed together to the more organized, medical treatment facility that we know today. Here we present twelve abandoned mental asylums.

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Mechanical Steampunk hand contraption thingy

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18-year-old Manick Yoj, created this awesome mechanical hand for a steampunk-themed Halloween costume. The hand is articulated and follows the motion of the user’s fingers through front and back motion. Yoj says the project was well received by other Halloweeners.

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30 Great Golden Age Superman Covers

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Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster originally conceived of Superman as a bald, telepathic villain bent on controlling the world. In 1933, Shuster reinvisioned Superman as a superhero and spent the next six years searching for a publisher to bring his vision to life. Here are 30 of the top Superman and Action Comics covers from…

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The outstanding photographical illusions of Erik Johansson

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Erik Johansson is a full-time photographer and retoucher.  Originally from Sweden, he has since moved to Berlin, Germany, where he works commercially to bring ideas in his mind to life.  His photography and retouch work is nothing short of astounding.  You can view his complete portfolio on his personal website.

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