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19 Nov, 2014

Forensic expert claims murder, not suicide

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Forensic expert Dr. Vincent Di Mvan_gogh selfieaio claims that Van Gogh did not commit suicide as is generally believed, but instead was murdered. According to Dr. Di Maio, the abrasion ring found on Van Gogh is found on virtually all entrance wounds and is not proof of suicide.

In fact, this is subcutaneous bleeding from vessels cut by the bullet and is usually seen in individuals who live a while. Its presence or absence means nothing.

18 Nov, 2014

Starry Night inspires bike path

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A solar powered bike path, designed by Daan Roosegaarde and inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night, opens to the public in the Dutch province of Noord Brabant, where van Gogh was born and raised.

It’s a new total system that is self-sufficient and practical, and just incredibly poetic.

Glowing Van Gogh Bicycle Path by Daan Roosegaarde