The Unique Crayon Art of Christian Faur
Looked at from afar, Christian Faur’s artworks look like common pixelated photographs, but as you draw near, you notice the thousands of colorful wax crayons used to create them. ‘I can still remember the pleasure of opening a new box of crayons, the distinct smell of the wax, the beautifully colored tips, everything still perfect […]
The Mind-Blowing Book Carvings of Long Bin-Chen
You’ve probably seen book carvings before, but Long Bin-Chen’s works are definitely in a league of their own. Taiwanese artist Long Bin-Chen uses discarded old books to create incredibly detailed sculptures that look like they’re made of marble or wood. Although all his artworks are made out of several books, he carves them all in […]
Historic Defense Tower Becomes Modern Home
With the intention of salvaging this building of historical value, industrial designer and owner Duncan Jackson paired up with a team from Piercy Conner Architects and managed to transform an old defense tower into a modern comfy home The Martello Towers were built all over the coast of Great Britain in Kent, Sussex, Essex or […]
6-Year-Old Girl Is World’s Youngest Yoga Instructor
Yoga has been around for thousands of years, and the benefits it has for the mind and body are unquestionable, so its ever-growing popularity is not surprising . But what is very surprising is 6-year-old Shruti Pandey, who has been a successful Yoga teacher for two years now. Interestingly enough, she is not the only […]
Gingerbread Car Is the Sweetest Ride You’ve Ever Seen
If you thought elaborate gingerbread houses were impressive, wait until you see the life-size gingerbread car a team of chefs have created, in California. I’ve seen quite a number of gingerbread houses this holiday season, and don’t get me wrong, some of them were pretty cool, but I was definitely looking for something a little […]
El Chupacabra Found in Kentucky?
It happened in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, where this strange looking creature appeared in Mark Cothren’s yard and got itself shot Now, all over the internet, people are wondering if this is just an animal suffering from a skin disease or the fabled chupacabra. The legend of “el chupacabra” (Spanish word for “goat sucker”) began back […]
World’s Smallest Christmas Card
I know it’s a few days past Christmas but I couldn’t pas by this news. Nanotechnologists at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, Produced what they believe to be the world’s smallest Christmas card, the image of a Christmas Tree engraved on a piece of glass, a very small piece of glass, invisible to the naked […]
Triplets Born 11 Years Apart
It’s really hard to believe that the two to 11-year-old girls and the 3-month-old baby in the picture are triplets, but Bethony, Megand and Ryleigh actually are. Although the three of them were conceived on the same day, Ryleigh came 11 years after her twin sisters. This was possible because, while the first two fertilized […]
7 Weirdest Christmas Trees of 2010
There’s nothing like an old fashion Christmas tree, full of colorful decorations and twinkling lights, but this doesn’t stop people from using the strangest materials to create their own unique Christmas tree. This happens every year, and 2010 makes no exception, so I thought it would be a great idea to make a list of […]
Cong Langui – China’s One Legged Chalk Art Master
Cong Langui is a talented Chinese chalk artist who travels across the country creating amazing artworks that make people stop in their tracks and stare in amazement. Cong may not be the only talented chalk artist in the world, but the hardships he has had to cope with throughout his life, make him stand out […]
People Actually Pay to Travel to Hell on Earth
Trying to discover a “cool”, out-of-this-world spot for your next vacation? If you think you’ve seen it all, think again, because the Danakil Desert, in Ethiopia will blow you mind. Toxic gases, violent vulcanos, sulphurous lakes, fiery air temperatures make this place what many would call hell on Earth. Although it’s among the most inhospitable […]
Christmas Tree Built Out of Mountain Dew Cans
If you’re looking for an original way of recycling your old soda and beer cans, a nice Christmas tree is probably your best bet. You can use this Mountain Dew can tree, as motivation. Back in 2006, a group of Mountain Dew drinkers decided to put their drinking to good use, for a change. It […]
Border Collie Chaser Learns the Names of 1,022 Toys
This news probably wouldn’t be that impressive if it was about a parrot, although I’ve never heard of one that knew the names of over 1,000 toys. And as smart as some people would like to think their dogs are, no one would expect a canine to know this much. Chaser, a 6-year-old border collie, […]
Mister Christmas Makes Plans to Marry His Christmas Tree
Andy Park, also known as “Mr. Christmas” recently stated he wants to marry his beloved Christmas tree and is currently looking for a priest wiling to perform the ceremony. 47-year-old Andy Park loves Christmas more than anyone else in the world, and has proven it every day for the last 17 years. Starting in 1993, […]
Chinese Artist Creates Edible Model of Shanghai
Song Dong, one of China’s leading contemporary artist has almost completed a miniature replica of Shanghai City, made out of various sweets. Song apparently has a thing for recreating major cities out of food, as this is the seventh project in his “Eating the City” series, which includes sweet replicas of Barcelona or London. Working […]