Man Sleeps with Dead Wife for Five Years
They say love knows no boundaries, but this is taking it a little too far. A Vietnamese man has been sleeping next to his wife’s corpse for the last five years. Le Van, a 55-year-old man from Quang Nam province, Vietnam, lost his wife in 2003. Because he couldn’t go to sleep at night without […]
Giant Pink Snails Invade Milan
A group of 12 overgrown pink snails have taken over Plazza Scala, in Italy’s fashion capital, Milan. These unusual plastic models were created by the Italian Cracking Art group and are on a mission to change people’s lifestyle. In a world where everything is happening so fast, the pink snails are here to let you […]
Christmas Trees Made from Plastic Bottles
French designer Fabrice Peltier used the holiday season to raise awareness to the environmental issues of our time. In one of the central squares of Paris, passers by can admire 4 very unusual trees, made out of used plastic bottles. Over four meters high, Peltier’s Christmas tree’s are decorated with LED lights.
Condom Santa Claus at Cabbages and Condoms
Cabbages and Condoms, a Thai restaurant that promotes safe sex as well as good food decided to celebrate Christmas by displaying a life-size Santa Claus made of condoms. Cabbages and Condoms is the only restaurant in the world where you get a free vasectomy, at the clinic next door, with every ordered meal. One of […]
Kerry Skarbakka and the Art of Falling
The Falling Photographer, as he is commonly known, shoots photo of himself right in the middle of a big fall, in the name of art. Kerry Skarbakka says he first began taking falling pictures right after the events of 9/11 and uses his body ” as a metaphor to describe the tensions and anxieties we […]
This Year Santa Is Biking to Town
Dieter “Didi” Senft, a hardcore cycling fan and bicycle builder, showcases his latest creation, the Santa Claus Bicycle. Didi is probably the most famous cycling fanatic in the world. Ever since 1993 he has been making appearances during Le Tour de France, dressed in a red devil suit and carrying a trident. His unique costume […]
The Clinging Beggars of China
To make sure they squeeze some money out of them, young Chinese beggars have begun clinging to the legs of their victims. Picture this: you’re walking down the street, minding your own business when this helpless little beggar girl comes up to you and asks you to buy a flower. You say something like “no […]
Nail Art at Tokyo Nail Expo 2009
Held at the Tokyo Big Site, on Odaiba Island, the Tokyo Nail Expo featured some of the most amazing fingernail artworks. Apparently, the nail industry is really big in Japan right now, so it’s no wonder they’ve actually organized an exposition where nail artists could showcase their latest masterpieces. The Japanese nail industry has grown […]
Meat Water – Dinner in a Bottle
Damn, I’m so thirsty, I’d kill for a bottle of Buffalo Wings right now. Whew, thank God for Meat Water, right? The best way to describe Meat Water drink is “dinner in a bottle”. This high efficiency survival beverage brings you all your favorite foods in liquid form. that’s right why bother cooking Italian meatballs, […]
Help, There’s a Tarantula on My Back!
A tarantula clinging on your back isn’t something you’d pay for, but that’s exactly what this dude Kevin did. Ok, so it’s not a real tarantula, but still, it’s very creepy. the Tarantula Backpack was designed by Tamera, a talented Australian artist who creates a variety of 2D and 3D creepy toys and artworks. This […]
Cody – The Barking Store Clerk
Cody, a Chocolate Labrador is one of the most valued employees of a conveniance store from Clearwater, Florida. Karim Manour started bringing Cody to work with him about five months ago, during the early shifts. At first it was just so he could have some company, but customers that spotted the fury rascal fell in […]
Stagecoach Made with 1.5 Million Toothpicks
It may look like an ordinary old stagecoach, but, in truth, there’s nothing ordinary about this colorful masterpiece. After seeing a smaller model of a stagecoach made from toothpicks in the window of a store, Terry Woodling decided he was going to build his own life-size replica. This was back in 1981, but he didn’t […]
iPhone 3GS Supreme – World’s Most Expensive Mobile Phone
With a price tag of $3.14 million, the iPhone 3GS Supreme, designed by Stuart Hughes, is the most expensive cell phone on Earth. The exclusive gadget has a solid 22 carat gold casing that weighs 271 grams as well as considerable number of flawless diamonds. The iPhone 3GS Supreme was designed by British artist Stuart […]
Yam King Contest Held in China
On November 25, a yam and taro contest crowned the largest yam of 2009, in South-West China. As one of the biggest yam and taro supplier in China, Anhe Township held the seventh annual Yam King Contest. Farmers from all around the area brought their biggest harvested yams hoping they’ll snatch the title of yam […]
Brixels – Get Your Very Own LEGO Portrait
Brixels is an Austrian company that specializes in creating portraits using LEGO bricks. Just send them a photo and they’ll send you back the perfect Christmas gift. The amazing LEGO mosaics you see below were created with thousands of 1×1 bricks in four different colors (black, white, dark gray and light gray). Although the guys […]