TATIANA MERCALOVA 2015

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FROM FREE HUGS TO FREE SEX

Remember the "Free Hugs" viral thing? That handwritten sign on a piece of cardboard, held by someone standing in the middle of the street, hoping some brave soul would go in for a little spontaneous affection. It became a full-blown phenomenon a couple of decades ago—a simple, feel-good gesture that, at the time, actually felt kind of revolutionary.

It all started with the “Free Hugs” movement back in 2004 in Australia, when a guy named Juan Mann hit the streets with his sign, just looking for a bit of human connection. It didn’t take long for the video to blow up on YouTube and turn into a symbol of hope, empathy, and human closeness—at a time when the world was already getting lost in screens and fast-paced routines.

A lot has changed since then. And while the cardboard + message + spontaneity combo is still around, let’s just say it’s taken a few… interesting turns.



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Choose your player.

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AMATEUR FLESH: PEACHES_N_DREAM

According to her Reddit bio, peaches_n_dream loves unicorns, helicopters, and long walks in the desert. So, if you're planning on winning her heart, now you know exactly what to do.



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Autonomous driving.

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CUSTOMIZE THEM HOWEVER BIG YOU WANT

Artificial intelligence has taken image creation to a level that, just a few years ago, would have seemed like science fiction. Today, the level of personalization it offers is simply astonishing. We’re no longer limited by what exists in reality—anything we imagine can be generated with a precision and detail that once required hours of manual editing.

From hyper-realistic portraits to dreamlike landscapes, and even artistic styles that blend techniques impossible in the physical world, AI transforms ideas into images in seconds. Every detail can be fine-tuned, every element adjusted, and the results never cease to amaze.

What’s most impressive is how this technology has democratized creativity. You don’t need to be a design expert or have advanced editing skills—just describe what you want, and AI does the rest. And the best part? The potential is still growing. What stuns us today will soon be just the beginning of a new visual era.



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It’s never too late to get into the world of fashion.

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TED TALKS

TED Talks (short for Technology, Entertainment, Design) are those short but punchy presentations — usually under 18 minutes — where smart, interesting people share ideas they believe are “worth spreading.” And to be fair, a lot of them actually are.

They started back in the '80s as a half-tech, half-artsy kind of event, but really blew up in the 2000s when the talks were posted online for free. That’s when it all went viral. Now there’s TEDx — local versions popping up in cities everywhere, with speakers of all kinds: scientists, activists, artists, teachers, ex-cons, even kids.

The talks are super polished, both in content and delivery. Everything is packaged like it’s the idea that’ll change your life. Sometimes it is. Sometimes... not so much. But the format hooks you: good storytelling, clear messaging, and a closing punch that leaves you thinking (or reposting it to look deeper than you actually are).



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When you're with your crew Vs when you're on your own.

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AMATEUR FLESH: VIOLETFOXY

Violet Foxy loves tea, yoga, music, podcasts, and fitness. If you’ve got a few things in common, who knows—maybe you two are meant to be.



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Finally. This is the first time we’ve seen Grace Boor’s nipple. Today’s a good day. Everything comes to those who wait.

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ALEX TSARFIN 2K25

If you've been visiting ALRNCN for a while, Alex Tsarfin's name probably rings a bell by now. Today's post marks the fourth time I've shared this photographer's stunning work, and he just keeps outdoing himself year after year. Come in, take a look, and see that I'm not exaggerating in the slightest.



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How to end the week unemployed.

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