An Interesting Geological Location: Fly Geyser, Nevada
Oct 1 2011
Fly Geyser isn't very well known tourist attraction, even to Nevada residents. It is located right near the edge of Fly Reservoir and is only about 5 feet (1.5 m) high, (12 feet (3.7 m) if you count the mound on which it sits). The Geyser is not an entirely natural phenomenon, and was accidentally created in 1916 during the drilling of a well.
“Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.”
Oct 1 2011
A quote by Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics.
Guns and Bullets Aren't Just For Shooting
Sep 30 2011
They can also be used to create masterpieces like the ones sculptor by the name of Al Farrow has created. Take a look at what a creative mind can do with a few firearms and ammunition. It will blow you away!
The Very Best Of Macro Photography Pt.2 [20 Pics]
Sep 29 2011
Check out this week's roundup of the best macro photos from around the world. Even if you aren't big on photography these photos will amaze you.
Risky Business: Point of View Video of Summit Ridge Walk
Sep 28 2011
Summit Ridge walk is a very exposed part of Mount Lady Macdonald, and the super high drop-offs on both sides are the least of the climbers worries. Extreme gusts are reported to have caused fatalities on this ridge. Take a look at Nick Croken and several of his friends cross this ridge on video.
China's Mythical Shilin Stone Forest
Sep 28 2011
These 'stone trees', are a notable set of karst formations located in the Shilin Yi Autonomous Country, Yunnan Province of China. Their creation is caused by the dissolution of limestone and are believed to be over 270 million years old.
Automotive Auction Record: The $12.1 Million Dollar Ferrari
Sep 27 2011
This rare Ferrari 250 TR (Testa Rossa) was sold a few years back at an auction for an astonishing $12.1 million dollars USD. This particular Ferrari is one of just 22 that were built between 1957 and 1958. In total these cars won 10 of the 19 international races which they entered from 1958 and 1961.
A Stylish Table Created Using A Real Airplane Engine
Sep 26 2011
This piece of furniture comes with a lot of history and character. It was created using a U.S. Army Boeing Stearman PT-13 aircraft engine. It features a nice glass top to expose the true beauty of the beast that lies beneath it. A truly stunning piece of furniture!
A Week In Photos (Week 1)
Sep 26 2011
A weekly roundup of the most beautiful places around the world. Make sure you check out www.1x.com for more goodness, or simply wait until the next weekend.
“To define is to limit.”
Sep 25 2011
– Oscar Wilde, an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s.
“If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right, you'll probably never do much of anything.”
Sep 25 2011
A quote by Win Borden.
A Tiny European Town Built on a Cliff
Sep 24 2011
The basalt cliff that the town is situated on is over 165 ft (50 m) high and almost one kilometer long. Many centuries ago this cliff was formed by the overlaying of two lava flows.
“The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
Sep 23 2011
A quote by Saint Augustine (Ancient Roman Christian Theologian and Bishop of Hippo from 396 to 430. One of the Latin Fathers of the Church. 354-430)
The Very Best Of Macro Photography Pt.1 [25 Pics]
Sep 23 2011
Enjoy this amazing collection of the best macro photography from around the world. Make sure to check out the links in the copyrighted parts of photos for more info, as some of them can be ordered as large prints for your home or office!
The Most Amazing Time Lapse of Planet Earth
Sep 23 2011
No description needed for this one. Time lapse footage taken from the International Space Station. Nothing like seeing our home from space.
