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, […]
SHOCKING! Second Chernobyl Uncovered in the Ukraine
Ukrainian newspaper Segodnya revealed that a group of independent environmentalists have discovered a zone where radiation level is higher than that of Chernobyl. The specified area is located in Ukraine’s Dnepropetrovsk region, around an abandoned uranium mine. According to Oleksiy Vedmidsky, a local ecologist, the mine is a huge danger to the people in the […]
Photography Profesor Has Camera Implanted in the Back of His Head
Photography professor Wafaa Bilal, at the New York University, has a let’s say original vision on what we generally refer to as art. He intents to put together an exhibit of art called “The 3rd I” which will be featured at the Arab Museum of Modern Art in Mathaf. And for that particular reason he […]
Chinese Gamer Plays MMO on World’s Largest LED Screen
Jealous on a fellow guild master who got to play his favorite video game on an IMAX screen, a Chinese gamer spent a ridiculous amount of money to play on the world’s largest LED screen. MMOs (Massive Multiplayer Online games) are very popular in China, and the people who play them are very competitive. The […]
Ingenious Architect Uses Aluminum Cans as Shingles for His House
Richard Van Os Keuls has used flattened aluminum soda and beer cans as siding for his plywood house extension, after deciding conventional materials were too expensive. Van Os Keuls, an architect from Silver Spring, Maryland, first got the idea of incorporating flattened aluminum cans into his trade after seeing a car drive over a discarded […]
“Fat Flap” Invented for British Overweight Cats
Looks like humans aren’t the only ones with overweight problems. Currently, there are 8 million pet cats in Britain, and one out of four is overweight. A recent research reveals that in ten years time 50% of Britain’s cats will have this problem, and won’t fit through a standard cat flap. The results of this […]