Top 10 Things to do While in Paris, France
Jul 6 2011
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world; it is filled with historical places, architecture, art and innovation. It has been the leader in art and aerospace engineering since one can remember. This post shows the ten best attractions to see while you are in Paris.
Most Expensive Lounge Chair in the World
Jul 5 2011
Described by the artist (Marc Newson) as a "Giant blog of Mercury", this airplane-style piece of interior art is considered the most expensive in the world. It is called the Lockheed Lounge 1986.
A Rare Deep Sea Predator – Viperfish
Jul 4 2011
Some of the deepest parts of our planet are a home to rare species like the Viperfish. Earlier we did a post about other species that live at great depths in the Marianas Trench, you should check it out also!
Mysterious Death Valley, California
Jun 29 2011
Situated within the Mojave Desert, it features the lowest, driest, and hottest locations in North America. This place is filled with beauty, death and strange wonders. Take a look at some of the phenomenons that happen only in this valley.
Super Creative Ads in Russia
Jun 28 2011
If you are a creative person and like marketing this is definitely a post for you. Check out some very clever advertisement that is seen today in major cities of Russia! Lot's of photos inside.
Slow Motion T-90 Tank Shot
Jun 26 2011
Filmed at approximately 18,000 frames per second (fps), this is Russian/Soviet main heavy battle tank. A low profile, powerful cannon, and a long barrel make this a ruthless weapon.
More Strange Houses and Structures
Jun 25 2011
An extensive compilation of weird looking houses and structures from around the world. Some of these structures almost make no sense.
Bottomless Pit - Monticello Dam Drain Hole
Jun 24 2011
Glory holes are used for dams to drain excess water during dry seasons. This is the largest one of them all in the world, it is located in Lake Berryessa. It is used very rarely, but it is quite the sight to see it being put to use.
Luxury Resort - Cappadocia Cave Resort
Jun 23 2011
If you are ever planning on traveling to Turkey this may be the place you will want to stay. This luxury resort is one of a kind, and offers anything you can imagine. The most interesting part about it is that it is built into a cliff side where caves naturally existed.
Interesting Places: Smugglers Cove, Greece
Jun 21 2011
Another beautiful location on our planet with an extremely rich heritage. Local lore and stories say that this was once used as a smugglers hideout, to wait out patrols and storms. Take a look at this popular tourist attraction on Zante Island in Greece.
Biggest Tree House in the World
Jun 21 2011
Standing at 11 stories high and with about 250,000+ nails used, this would be the tallest wooden sky scraper to date. Take a look at this house in the trees.
Cold War Spy Weapon & Largest Satellite
Jun 20 2011
This is the largest radio telescope to be constructed on the face of the planet. It was built in 1960's and has many different roles that it served, and serves to this day. It served as a military spy weapon during the Cold War and it disproved many theories and discovered many new things in space such as the first asteroid captured on an image. Take a look at this engineering marvel.
World's Tallest Bridge - Millau Viaduct
Jun 18 2011
Taller than the Eiffel tower, the Millau Viaduct stands at 1,125ft (343m) making it the tallest bridge in the world. This architectural wonder took a short three years to build.
Abandoned Soviet Heavy Bomber Regiment
Jun 17 2011
Russia has many military installations, however before the break apart of the Soviet Union they had even a larger number in case of a nuclear war with the USA. This abandoned airfield should give you an idea of how much military equipment there was.
A Scratch Built Model Like No Other - Mil 24
Jun 16 2011
Fully scratch built, this model took just over 15 years (8000-10,000 hours) to complete. Begun in Kiev (Ukraine), in 1986 this masterpiece was profoundly difficult to construct due to the extreme scarcity of information on it. Be sure to click on photos for higher resolution versions.
