Traditional church weddings have been going out of fashion for years, just like Christianity in fact. Now almost every city park, ranch, stately home or medium sized hotel in the western world seems to have a wedding license. The ‘special day’ is of course supposed to be special for the two individuals getting married and not necessarily for their families or friends, so why not make that venue the location of your dreams? Those dreams may differ significantly from the ideals of others, in fact often others will just find them plain strange, so lets take a look at some of the most common wacky or unusual wedding locations!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
World's strangest homes
While a lot of us live in conventional homes, there are a few souls who dare to live on the edge with their quirky abodes. Guaranteed to make passersby do a double take, they’re downright weird but with a fun element as well. Check out some of these strangest homes we’ve compiled for your reading.
Amazing Natural Phenomena
Mother Nature can be cruel at times but there are times when it wows us with its beauties. We are all part of the nature’s beauties as we are all a part of the nature. It may seem almost impossible to some of you that there are things in nature that can take our breath away due to all those technological advancements that may seem much more attractive. Here are five amazing natural phenomena.
Light and Shadow Paintings
Azerbaijan-based artist Rashad Alakbarov specializes in mixed media installations, using translucid and solid objects to create mind-blowing paintingsthrough a play of shadow and light. He is currently participating to the “Fly to Baku” exhibition at the De Pury Gallery in London until January 29th. Enjoy!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
This Isn’t a Parade (2 pics)
While these photos might look like these people are making some sort of parade float, in fact they are trying to survive. In China many people have to fill a large plastic bag with natural gas in order to cook in their homes. The gas filled bags will last only five days.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
10 Tallest Trees on the Earth
This is a list of 10 largest trees in the world. The exact locations of 10 tallest trees in the world are secrets, so the pictures available in this post are only illustrations. The trees are not guarded 24/7 and only sealed the information what keep the trees grow higher.
10. Mendocino – 112.20 m (368.1 ft)
Species: Sequoia sempervirens
Location: Montgomery Woods, California, USA
Diameter: 4,19 m (13,7 ft)
Species: Sequoia sempervirens
Location: Montgomery Woods, California, USA
Diameter: 4,19 m (13,7 ft)
Between December 1996 and August 2000, the tallest tree in Montgomery Woods, named the Mendocino Tree, was the world’s tallest known tree. It was displaced by the discovery of a number of taller trees in Humboldt Redwoods State Park and later Redwood National Park in Humboldt County. The tree is one of dozens of similar height in the grove, and was never specifically marked in order to protect the tree. Earlier well-publicized candidates for the world’s tallest tree suffered damage from stresses resulting from crowds of tourists.grow higher.
10 Weirdest Deaths in History
Death is a normal part of life. Most people are scared of dying because just the thought that your existence will end is one scary thought. Through history people have died and some died in unconventional way. You cannot imagine the craziest way people have ended their lives. This is a list of 10 weirdest recorded deaths through history.
1. Death by Embracing the Reflection of the Moon
Spring In A Desert- The Most Beautiful Oases Of The World
Oasis is an isolated area of vegetation in a desert, typically surrounding a spring or similar water source. Oases also provide habitat for animals and even humans if the area is big enough. The location of oases has been of critical importance for trade and transportation routes in desert areas.Caravans must travel via oases so that supplies of water and food can be replenished. Oases are formed from underground rivers or aquifers such as an artesian aquifer, where water can reach the surface naturally by pressure or by man made wells. People who live in an oasis must manage land and water use carefully; fields must be irrigated to grow plants like dates, figs, olives, and apricots. The most important plant in an oasis is the date palm which forms the upper layer. These palm trees provide shade for smaller trees like peach trees, which form the middle layer. By growing plants in different layers, the farmers make best use of the soil and water. Today, we present you the most beautiful oases in the world…
World's Longest Ear Hair Ever
No one would like to get hair on their ears, that too like this much long. This is one record that we would never want to break and gladly leave it to Radhakant Bajpai of India. Radhakant Bajpai, 50, of Naya Ganj, India, is one of many medical record breakers to make their way into this year's Guinness World Records Book. The hair sprouting from his outer ears measures 13.2cm (5.19 inches) at its longest point
Astonishing “Time” Photo Series
Time is a series of images by photographer, John Clang. Shot in all the familiar spots in New York, it involves recording a space through several photos, and then, with the use of a collage style, using them to show the passing of time.
House on Wheels
The idea behind this tiny house on wheels begin after the founder of Martin House-To-Go, Julie Martin lost everything in Hurricane Katrina, but gained a vision on building small homes from the experience. Julie Martin thought like a top class entrepreneur, not focusing on the problem, but rather on a solution to this problem. With 2008 comes a new model called the Fresh Start. With an introductory price of $29,900, all you need to get one of your own is a 3/4 ton truck with a 2 5/16th trailer hitch ball and a spirit of adventure. These tiny homes can be used as a primary residence, for vacation and travel, a vacation home, a mother-in-law house or a private guest cottage or spare room. – Via – Tinyhouseblog
Monday, February 20, 2012
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