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.
One of a Kind Ferrari F-430 Competizione
Sep 22 2011
This rare car is going to be built by a company named Gullwing America that specializes in modernizing iconic cars of the past. This particular Ferrari is a modernized and face-lifted version (although some may not agree) of the legendary 1952 Vignale Berlinetta Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Shifting Sands of Time - Rubjerg Lighthouse
Sep 21 2011
The Rubjerg Knude lighthouse was first lit on December 27, 1900. Today it rests abandoned on top of the 200 foot (60 m) cliff on the coast of the North Sea, in northern Denmark. Each year the coast erodes approximately 4.9 feet (1.5 m).
Breathtaking Medieval Town of Positano in Campania, Italy
Sep 20 2011
During medieval times (16th and 17th century) this trading port prospered as it was the main port of the Amalfi Republic and saw great profits from goods being shipped.
The Lion of Lucerne, Switzerland
Sep 19 2011
This stunning monument is built to commemorate the Swiss Guard soldiers that were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris, France. It is described as one of the most moving sculptures in the world by many people.
Extremely Strange and Funny Accidents
Sep 19 2011
Some REALLY weird accidents here. Sometimes it makes you wonder if those people bought their license.
