Photos
Massive Lightning Storm in Dubai
Nov 4 2011
Taken by Maxim Shatrov from the National Geographic - this photo is nothing short of spectacular. An enormous lightning strikes right beside the Burj Al Arab before a downpour in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abandoned Russian Village... In Japan
Nov 4 2011
After the collapse of the Soviet Union many people fled the country - whether it was for tourism or business, many came to Japan. This village was created specifically for people from the former Soviet States. Many businessmen who were looking to make a large profit from selling old Japanese cars in former Soviet countries stayed here. However the fate of this village was undone shortly after its opening.
An Ancient City On Top of Giant Boulders
Nov 3 2011
Monsanto in Spain is built on a terrain that has enormous boulders, and thousands of years ago these were not movable. The city got built right between them! Cover photo by Maaugusta@Flickr.
An Underwater Museum of Statues - Cancun, Mexico
Nov 2 2011
In the recent months over 400 permanent statues have been installed in the National Marine Park of Cancún, Isla Mujeres, and Punta Nizuc. The installation is the first endeavor of a new underwater museum called MUSA, or Museo Subacuático de Arte.
A Geyser Right Before Eruption
Nov 1 2011
Geysers are interesting because they are caused by very specific hydro-geological conditions, they are very rare and occur only in certain parts of our planet.
BMW's Awesome M3 GT2 Art Car by Jeff Koon
Nov 1 2011
Since 1975 Artists from all around the globe have been designing and applying art to cars that BMW manufactures, this is BMW's way of fusing two art forms together as they say. It's a very unique way of expressing art, as the canvas is a body of a car (usually a high spec race car). This is the BMW M3 GT2 done by Jeff Koon.
Storm at the Capitol
Oct 31 2011
Stormy clouds engulf the the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. The lighting of this photograph is just epic. Photo by Ryan Heffernan.
The Most Expensive RV in the World
Oct 30 2011
An Austrian based company Marchi Mobile GmbH, makes what appears to be one of the most expensive motor homes in the world. $3,000,000 gets you the latest in automotive technologies and creature comforts. Do you think this is worth the high price tag? Comment and let us know!
Not Dressing Up for Halloween? No Problem! Dress Up Your Dog Instead!
Oct 29 2011
Meet Bones Mello. If you like Star Wars, chances are you will like this little guy! Let us know in comments below if you have ever dressed up your pets for Halloween before.
World's Fastest Motorcycle Prototype: Dodge Tomahawk
Oct 28 2011
This bike was introduced all the way back in 2003 at the International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan - and a mere 9 units were ever built. Powered by the same 500 horsepower 8.3L V10 engine that is found inside of the Dodge Viper.
Wakeboarding Through Venice
Oct 27 2011
Awesome! Nothing like wake-boarding through a narrow street in Venice, Italy.
Russian Nuclear Submarine Cruising by a Public Beach
Oct 26 2011
Soviet designed and built "Typhoon" Type nuclear submarine as it wafts along a beach in Severodvinsk in the White Sea. Really amazing to see this monster (worlds largest submarine until 2010), so close to a public beach. Bear in mind that this submarine could launch a full retaliation attack against the United States of America single-handed (even submerged under the polar ice caps).
Creative Carvings Made Out of Food and Fruit
Oct 26 2011
We all know that carving wood is a pretty cool hobby. However, have you ever thought about what an apple would look like carved, to look like a humans face? Check out these awesome carvings. If you know the artist of these, let us know!
Amazing Silhouette Art Made Out of Trash
Oct 25 2011
Tim Noble and Sue Webster take ordinary things including rubbish, and use it to create art. Usually they focus on creating projection images of self portraits. This particular pile of garbage took 6 months for them to collect, if you look at the shadow in the background it creates is two people sitting back to back drinking and smoking.
World's Largest and Deepest Swimming Pool
Oct 25 2011
The feel of the Caribbean Sea, right at the Chilean central coast - that was the goal behind the San Alfonso del Mar resort when it was first getting built.
