Giant Underground Train Set Built in London Home
John Polley, a 50 year-old former train driver from London managed to create a replica of Abbey Road underground train station in his own home, in Hertfordshire, at a scale of 4mm/30cm. This large train set, so large that when assembled it took up most of the space in John Polly’s house,was built in approximately […]
Wikileaks Founder Makes Appearence in Nativity Scene
A wooden miniature figure of Julian Assange, the controversial founder of Wikileaks has been placed right in the middle of the Nativity scene, by an Italian sculptor. Christmas creches depicting various religious themes are very popular in the area around Naples, Italy and in later years, Neapolitan sculptors have made it a habit to include […]
Only in Japan – Love Doll Brothels Are Bustling
Some people tend to compare Japanese Love Dolls with regular western sex dolls, but in reality, they are on a whole other level. Believe it or not, people actually pay big money to sleep with a doll, at the bustling love doll brothels across Japan. The first Japanese love dolls were created 30 years ago, […]
Fishing for Dead Bodies – a Morbid Yet Profitable Business
Fishing dead bodies is a well known practice in China since ancient times, when some fishermen dedicated their time to recovering bodies from the waters and then returning them to their families. Back then, this “job” was appreciated and respected, and the fisherman himself wasn’t rewarded with money but an immense gratitude. With the evolution […]
“Read Between The Signs” – Unique Recycled Road Signs Mural
Situated along side Route 322, near Meadville, PA, this project was thought off by artist Amara Geffen and Arts & Design Initiative Director, in 2002 and has been an ongoing work ever since. It is realized through the collaboration between he Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Allegheny College’s Center for Economic and Environmental Development […]
Waste Monster Is Made of Thousands of Plastic Bags
A group of Slovenian environmentalists have created a scary waste monster, made of tens of thousands of plastic bags, to raise awareness to the world’s ever growing consumerism and waste problems. To create their unique Plastic Bag Monster, the group of enthusiasts roamed throgh the streets of Ljubljana, collecting used plastic bags and plastic cups. […]
The World’s Most Elaborate Temporary Carpets
No matter how elaborate and expensive, carpets have never really fascinated me, but the ones created by the guys at “We Create Carpets” are simply awe-inspiring. Using common materials, like pasta, toy soldiers or plastic forks, these guys create the most intricate temporary carpets. Each design is more impressive than the previous one, but what’s […]
Robot Restaurant Opened in Jiang, China
They weren’t born to serve you but they were definitely built to do just that, and where else if not in China. Located in Jiang, China’s Shandong Province, the Dalu Rebot Restaurant opened on the 5th of December and can cater to about 100 customers, featuring two robot receptionists and a “staff” of six robot-waitresses. […]
Only in Africa – Elephants Calmly Walk through Hotel Lobby
What would your reaction be if were to check into this hotel in Zambia and encountered this enormous and possibly dangerous African elephant in the lobby? This is what happens when people get in the way between an elephant and his favorite snack and the owners of the luxurious Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia found this […]
Deep Space Fighter Bed Is Every Star Wars Fan’s Dream
Children’s furnishing company Posh Tots is trying to fulfill every Star Wars fan’s fantasy of owning their very own Deep Space Fighter, by creating series of beds inspired by the iconic spacecraft. That’s right Star Wars fanboys, after the incredibly awesome Millennium Falcon bed and Imperial Walker bunk bed, it’s time for another mind-blowing sleeping […]
The Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Yaen-koen Park
Even though the name of this park might not sound very familiar you’ve probably heard about the Snow Monkeys of Japan. The Jigokudani Yaen-koen (Hell Valley Wild Monkey Park) is located in the Nagano mountains and since it was opened, in 1964, this park has been the attraction of tourists from all over the world, […]
Bike Polo Is Quickly Becoming a Popular Sport
Derived from the traditional equestrian sport the English are so found of, bike polo started out as just another underground urban sport, but is now one of the most popular cycling sports in America. Bicycle polo can be traced back to 1891, when Irish cyclist Richard J. Mecredy first came up with the crazy idea […]
The Krzywy Domek – Poland’s Crooked House
Looking at these photographs you have to wonder whether this is real or the result of an optical illusion. The Krzywy Domek, as it is originally called, is part of the Rezident shopping center in Sopot, Poland. It is three stories high, has a total of about 4,000 square meters and is now the “residence” […]
The Incredible Crochet Art of Agata Oleksiak
True, there are many out there, especially women, who are very into knitting or crocheting but it seems to me that this time passion got a little bit out of control for Olek, real name Agata Oleksiak,a young woman born in Poland, currently living in NYC. It all started as a method of relaxation that […]
Matthew Albanese Creates Stunning Landscapes from Household Objects
Looking at the beautiful landscapes of Matthew Albanese, you couldn’t even imagine they are made with objects you yourself have around the house. Matthew’s career as a landscape creator began about three years ago, just when he had become bored with his job as a visual merchandiser and was looking for an outlet. One day, […]