Nature’s Way of Survival
Sep 2 2011
After the glaciers melted they left this gigantic boulder behind, so what does nature do? Survive. This yellow birch spreads its roots, almost like tentacles, and grows on top of the boulder. Nature's harmony is simply amazing!
Ancient Mexican Church Buried in the Past
Sep 1 2011
In 1943 Volcán de Parícutin began erupting without warning, it buried two entire villages in the process. The village of San Juan Parangaricutiro was one of them and the only thing left to remind us of the village that was once here is an ancient church. It is buried under more than 20 feet of lava rock.
A Shipwreck Seen from Space
Aug 31 2011
This half-sunken sea-liner is named the World Discoverer. It met its fate on April 30th, 2000, when it hit an uncharted reef in the Solomon Islands. Now it has become a popular tourist attraction and is visible from space on Google Maps.
Interesting Art Made Out of Driftwood
Aug 30 2011
Very refreshing to see art being made from new materials and experimenting with new techniques. "I liked the country, painting and constructing things from what lay around." - says Heather Jansch, the creator of these interesting sculptures.
Joseph Stalin's Favorite Country House
Aug 29 2011
This is one of five country houses in Abkhazia that Stalin visited approximately 5-6 times a year. Built into it were secret passageways to the sea, railway stations, and a direct communication line to his government staff (which consisted of 800 people). A very beautiful dacha!
Amazing Pencil Art
Aug 27 2011
Dalton Ghetti is a 49-year old carpenter from Bridgeport, Connecticut, and he has been carving the most incredible miniature sculptures for over 25 years without the aid of a magnifying glass. For a canvas, he uses the lead found inside of standard manual pencils. Unbelievable.
Wadi Rum Desert Lodge Concept
Aug 26 2011
Carved right into the desert cliffs of the Wadi Rum in Jordan, this luxury eco-lodge is designed to take full advantage of the natural landscape in order to fully appreciate the surrounding desert. Oppenheim Architecture, a Florida based firm, are the designers of this amazing concept.
Road of Death - Yungas, Bolivia
Aug 24 2011
With a terrifying estimate of 200-300 deaths every year, this road in Bolivia is said to be the most dangerous in the world. This 61 kilometer (38 mile) stretch of road is one of only two roads that connects the towns of La Paz and Coroico. There are many crosses along the road, marking the spots where vehicles have fallen.
Most Expensive Rifle In the World
Aug 23 2011
Manufactured in VO Vapen of Sweden, this extremely highly detailed rifle is now the worlds most expensive. With only 5 units ever to be made (this being the first), and has a price tag of $820,000 USD which makes it the world's most expensive hunting rifle.
Underwater Yacht - The U-010
Aug 22 2011
So you may be wondering about now what is the difference between a submarine and a "underwater yacht", well for one you aren't stuffed into small hull with 20 other sailors. This luxurious yacht has an interior even an evil villain from James Bond would die for.
Louisville Slugger: Largest Bat in the World
Aug 21 2011
Probably one of the most recognizable brands of baseball bats in the world. This huge bat casually rests against a building, in front of the corporate headquarters of the Louisville Slugger. Lots of memorable bats like the one used by Babe Ruth (the one he used during his 60-home-run season) can be seen inside of the museum.
18 Most Epic City Names in the World
Aug 20 2011
Who ever made these city names deserves a medal or something, these are epic. Check out some of these funny city names from all around the world.
Surreal Storm Over a Highway
Aug 19 2011
Checkout this amazing storm captured in great, high quality photos. Make sure to click the images to view bigger versions. Location unknown.
Norway's Draugen Oil Platform is an Engineering Marvel!
Aug 18 2011
Draugen is an oil field in the Norwegian Sea at a sea depth of 250 meters. The field has been developed with a concrete fixed facility and integrated topside. Stabilized oil is stored in tanks at the base of the facility. Two pipelines are used to transport the oil from the facility to a floating loading buoy.
Super Creative Push Pin Art
Aug 17 2011
Push pins are not only used to pin things up on the board at work and on maps, these can also be used to create art. Check out how ondrey_1 on livejournal created this art over a period of 6 months using 9,600 pins.
