Man Finds Alligator in His Pool
What would your reaction be if you woke-up one morning and found an alligator swimming in your pool? That’s what happened to Larry Bland, from Texas, who found a 5-foot-alligator cooling-in his backyard pool. Apparently the burning sun was too much for this reptile and Bland’s pool was the perfect getaway. The uninvited guest was […]
Real-Life Hobbit House
And it’s not just for show guys, people actually live in it! Ever since he was a little boy, Simon Dale dreamed of having a house in the countryside. And even though he’s no architect, or even a construction worker, together with his father-in-law and the help of passers-by, Simon managed to build this amazing […]
The Rare White Lions of South Africa
A pride of rare white lions was released into the South African wilds, in an attempt to re-establish the species in their natural habitat. This was the second pride released in the last three years. The white lions were fitted with radio tracking devices, used to monitor their hunting behavior and growth. They may look […]
Biggest Custard Pie Fight Ever
Everybody loves a good food fight. But there’s no food fight like a pie fight. 251 children gathered at the Kidz Stuff Festival, in Horsham, southern England, to stage the biggest custard pie fight ever. The event took place on May 31 2009 with the clear goal of setting a new record for the largest […]
Clown Funeral – Tragically Hilarious
Seemed like a catchy title, but there’s really nothing hilarious about it, just tragic and bizarre. These photos were taken at the Fairview Cemetery, in Springfield, where 79-year-old Norman Thompson, member of the Antioch Shrine Funster Clown Unit, was buried, on May 29. His clown-friends dressed up for the occasion and honored Norman, for the […]
CarGo Concept – The 3in1 Car
The CarGo Concept may not be the best-looking car out there, but with the ever-worsening traffic, it’s just what we needed. CarGo is a battery-powered vehicle with three different configurations. It can go into Compact Mode, Narrow Mode (reduced width and better maneuverability) and Pick-up Truck Mode, which allows you to transport heavier stuff. The […]
Awesome Optimus-Prime Ring
If you’re into Transformers and jewelry, you’re going to love this custom made Optimus Prime Ring. Artist Dans-Magic, from Deviant Art, spent 50 hours working on this one of a kind 14k piece of jewelry. He had originally carved the triangle eye sockets, but the client wanted rubies, so he had to comply. Dans-Magic also […]
Google Streetview in Real Life
make your photos look like they’re from Google Streetview with just a little tape, cardboard and acrylic. That’s how these Japanese dudes did it and it looks kick-ass. Those of you familiar with Streetview will see the photos these boys made look just like the real thing. Head over to the original source if you […]
Bull Wins the Fight for a Change
It doesn’t happen as often as it would if the fight was actually fair, but it’s nice to see the underdog win for a change. Israel Lancho had the misfortune of getting impaled by a bull, last Wednesday, in Madrid. The bull’s horn went in 8 inches and doctors said it was a miracle that […]
The Multi-Angle Bike
I could totally see Fred Flinstone riding one of these things. Not much is known about this weird multi-angle bicycle, only that it was invented by Guan Baihua, a Chinese man who thought he should give people ‘an alternative to the normal, boring bikes.’ It doesn’t look too fun to ride, with a polygonal wheel […]
Tire Shoes – A Crysis Must-Have
Believe it or not, shoes can be a luxury item in poor countries. But we humans are resourceful creatures, so we rarely let lack of money stand in our way. Case and point, these guys in poor African and South-American countries use old tires to make their own slippers. Sure they may not make to […]
Audio Tower of Babel by Tivoli
What can you do with 1,000 Tivoli radios? That’s an easy one, build a 15-foot-high audio tower, of course. Nicknamed the “Tower of Babel” this technological oddity was presented at the Milan Design Week 2009, to promote the audio supplier’s collaboration with Italian designer Giulio Cappellini. The Audio Tower of Babel was very popular in […]
Russians Know How to Party
I have a few Russian friends and i know for a fact they are party animals. In this case we’re talking about Russian border guards, who celebrated Russisan Border Guards Day on May 28. Both active and retired members of the guard partyed in Gorky Park, Moscow, with food, music and, of, course, plenty of […]
The See-Through Toilet
The last thing I want happening to me in a public toilet is be seen by strangers while I handle my business, but people in Lausanne. Relax though, if you behave inside, everything will be ok. This glass and steel structure features a voir button on the inside. The toilet windows are transparent when it […]
Incredibe 3D Murals by John Pugh
These are some of the most realistic trompe l’oeil murals I have ever seen. John Pugh has to be one of the most talented trompe l’oeil painters in the world. He creates unbelievably realistic murals that trick the viewer’s eye into seeing a three-dimensional scene. Pugh’s works can be seen all across the world, from […]