The Freecard Phenomena: the Rise and Fall of Avant Card

 

Avant Card was an influential Australian advertising company that helped define a generation of print-led, design-driven marketing through its free postcard format. Founded in 1992 by Pat Mackle, the company emerged at a moment when advertisers were searching for alternatives to traditional media and consumers were increasingly resistant to overt advertising.

New hope in search for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer

Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, aged 31, has been missing in the rugged Tasmanian wilderness since mid-June 2023. Cremer, who had been travelling and working in Tasmania earlier that year, was last seen on 17 June 2023 around the small town of Waratah in north-west Tasmania. She intended to continue her travels by ferry to Victoria but never boarded the vessel, prompting concern from her family when she failed to make contact. 

Olivia "Livvy" Dunne Stuns in Sports Illustrated swimsuit shoot

 Olivia "Livvy" Dunne is absolutely stunning in her latest SI Swimsuit photos. She was featured in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Dunne, a gymnast and content creator, has been a part of the SI Swimsuit model lineup for the third time, showcasing her confidence and athleticism in various swimsuits.

Mass Suicide at Jonestown: Drink the Kool-Aid

With followers of charismatic leaders falling under the spell of their charm still a thing in this supposedly modern era, the events at Jonestown should send a salient message. Was it mass suicide or murder? It was certainly the origin of the phrase "drink the Kool-Aid".

Welcome to the Invisible Realm of Aethoria

Off the west coast of France, hidden from mortal eyes, lay the mystical land of Aethoria. This enigmatic realm was home to a people as transparent as glass, their bodies shimmering with an ethereal glow. The Aethorians lived in harmony with the sea and the wind, their invisible forms blending seamlessly with the misty atmosphere.

Life-Size Lancaster Bomber Sculpture Takes Flight in Nottinghamshire-Lincolnshire Border

A monumental tribute to RAF Bomber Command's legacy has taken shape on the Nottinghamshire-Lincolnshire border. The "On Freedom's Wings" sculpture, a full-scale replica of a Lancaster Bomber, has been erected near Norton Disney, overlooking the A46. This £1 million project, seven years in the making, stands 29 meters tall with a wingspan of 31 meters, weighing approximately 100 tonnes.

1960s Cartoons: Milton the Monster Show

 "Milton the Monster" is a classic cartoon series that aired from 1965 to 1968. The show revolves around Milton, a lovable but clumsy monster created by mad scientist Professor Weirdo and his assistant Count Kook. Due to an excess of "tincture of tenderness" in his creation, Milton turns out to be a kind and gentle monster, much to the dismay of his creators, who try repeatedly to get rid of him or turn him into a fearsome creature.