Many people adore their cars, others are transfixed by motorbikes, but for some, they need something way more powerful to love: airplanes. Most of the time, we barely notice them while they fly way above our heads, but if you really stop to learn more about them, you’ll discover they really are things of beauty…
Many people adore their cars, others are transfixed by motorbikes, but for some, they need something way more powerful to love: airplanes. Most of the time, we barely notice them while they fly way above our heads, but if you really stop to learn more about them, you’ll discover they really are things of beauty…
Global warming is real, according to basically every legitimate scientist in the world. And as a result, many parts of the world will experience more water than they are used to. Fortunately, however, there are some people out there preparing for when this scenario will happen. Now, regardless of these gloomy facts, we humans have…
Looking back throughout history, we can clearly see that societies developed a wide variety of architectural styles when it came to their housing. And this makes complete sense, given the fact that they had to deal with different construction materials, environments, climates, threats, and situations, depending on where they were. Today’s houses all around the…
It’s the end of the world as we know and the zombies are taking over. Not only will you face legions of the undead, but other bands of humans may be even bigger problem. The good news is you have a access to 10 ridiculously huge handguns of these guns. Which one do you take…
As a species, Homo Sapiens, have experienced the wonders of electricity for roughly the past 100 years. Electricity changed modern day civilization forever, without it there would have never been the industrial revolution. The use of electricity in our everyday lives has become so common place that little thought is given to the fact that…
Women are responsible for many inventions we use in our everyday life, some of which will surprise you. Unfortunately, it has not been easy for women to attain the recognition that comes with a successful product. These women made enduring contributions to humanity, but they had to fight for their acceptance. We should be grateful for these creations,…
Mankind has come a long way over the centuries, with structures evolving from simple one-room huts, to castles, all the way up to state of the art skyscrapers in bustling metropolises all over the world. The most amazing feats of architectural achievement used to take years or even decades to complete, like Neuschwanstein Castle in…
If you think about it, human settlements tend to have their own gravitational pull. Like stars and planets in the universe, cities draw people from all around the “neighborhood.” The bigger the city, the larger the area it has a strong influence over. Some scientists like Geoffrey West from the Santa Fe Institute believe that…
In ancient Thailand white elephants were given as a sardonic gift, because while they were certainly grand they had little use and required a great deal of care. In modern times the term has been translated to objects which are impressive, but whose cost far exceeds its usefulness. Every town has at least one, but…
For most of us, home is four walls containing a place to eat, sleep and relax. We purchase furniture and decorations to make it our own, but other than that there’s not much that separates your home from your neighbor’s. But some homes don’t fit the mold — thanks to innovation, design and imagination, these…
The fabulously rich have more money than they could ever spend, but they sure try their hardest by purchasing extravagant mansions and every amenity you can think of. These luxurious homes are the envy of everyone in the neighborhood. 10. Acqua Liana This 15,000 square foot Florida mansion was designed by the famous artist Frank…