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15 Cargo Container Cribs

2011-03-02T01:40:00.000-08:00

Ditch your studio apartment and check out all of these modern and hurricane-proof cargo container cribs. When you think of a cargo container, the last thing that probably comes to your mind is acceptable living quarters. I’m out to change all of that by shinning a spotlight on some of the coolest and most creative cargo container cribs out there.

Quirky Cartoon Sketches

2011-02-28T00:19:00.000-08:00

Moleskine notebooks are very small, so it’s surprising to see how much Mattias Adolfsson was able to accomplish within that space. The Swedish artist makes quirky sketches of whimsical worlds inhabited by adorable citizens. His work is often very busy, but it doesn’t strain the eye; in fact, you’ll find yourself constantly examining the pictures. Adolfsson’s work is quite similar to the art of French movie ‘The Triplets of Belleville,’ but his work holds its own.
Mattias Adolfsson also has an impressive portfolio of must-see art on his blog.

Amazing Shoe Sculptures

2011-02-26T00:03:00.000-08:00

Incredible shoes created by talented artist and designer Robert Tabor.These amazing sculptures were inspired by animals, cars, and food.

Promotional Pop-Up Books

2011-02-24T22:24:00.000-08:00

Hidden behind the pages of ‘Where Should We Go’ by Nate Coonrod is a surprise that kids nowadays would appreciate: a smartphone! The playful pop-up book was created by the illustrator to house the new Nokia mobile phone within a lighthearted story of a traveling family.
Driving from forest, to coast, to country and mountains, the clan search for the perfect place to holiday, with their handy handset as a GPS. ‘Where Should We Go’ is a child-friendly publication that’s appealing to the whole family—especially thanks to the cellphone bonus at the back.

Spring Summer Sneakers

2011-02-24T00:22:00.000-08:00

These featured Fendi Active High-Top sneakers are part of the fashion house’s spring/summer 2011 line. With an array of cool colors perfect for the warmer months, these kicks will ensure that you have the perfect pair to match whatever outfit you don.
Proving the point that working out doesn’t require you to give up your love for luxury brands, this pair of Fendi Active High-Top sneakers are guaranteed to appeal to Fendi fans.

Modern Office in Paris

2011-02-22T23:50:00.000-08:00

PONS + HUOT office designed by Christian Pottgiesser is equipped with transparent dome shaped workspaces instead of regular cubicles.Large wooden desk also serves as a ceiling for the recreation room.

Secret Agent Jewelry

2011-02-17T04:36:00.000-08:00

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Photos of People Matured

2011-02-16T04:08:00.000-08:00

Take the photo from my childhood and do the same staged photograph with the same person, only years later.

Low Carbon Lifestyles

2011-02-15T01:26:00.000-08:00

A trainer's guide to Low Carbon Lifestyles

A Tiger Roommate‏

2011-02-14T01:17:00.000-08:00

Florida teen Felicia Frisco has an unusual night-time routine. Each night she climbs into her full-sized bed with a six-month-old Bengal tiger called Will.

Felicia has been sharing her full-sized bed, which has a leopard print duvet, with Will since the day he was born and she plans for them to remain bedfellows until he's a year old.

'I get a lot of hair up my nose and all over my sheets,' said the Tampa teen, who has been caring for Will since his birth

Felicia Frisco, 17, has been sharing a bed with tiger cub Will since the day the Bengal was born

'He likes to lick me a lot too,' she added. Will was bred in captivity by Felicia's parents who run an educational project called Tiger Encounter.

'It's kind of like raising a dog,' Felicia told Peoplepets.com. '

'If you raise a tiger, it's normal to you.'

Thanks to her parents' profession, Felicia has been around animals like elephants, horses and an tigers since she was a baby, and doesn't believe people without proper training should be allowed to keep tigers as pets.

Felicia, who is homeschooled, has fed, walked and cared for the cub since he was born as his mother, a first-time mum, didn't know what to do

'My parents always say that you don't fully trust an animal, even a dog,' she added. 'You need to make sure you're aware of the risks.'

Will isn't even her first tiger bedmate.

Felicia previously slept in her bed with Will's father Daruba, until he turned a year old.

The teen, who is homeschooled, cares for and sleeps with the big cat as he was rejected by his mother, who didn't know what to do when Will, her first cub, was born.

She feeds, walks and plays with Will, and says her bond with him is like that of a mother.

I'm very protective of him and I always want to be around him. He was so small, and watching him get so big, it's kind of like having a child.'

Will now eats chicken and beef in addition to his bottles. Felicia's parents run Tampa's Tiger Enounter so the teen has been around exotic animals her whole life

Reincarnation of the Actors

2011-02-09T02:52:00.000-08:00

On the left, picture in real life and on the right, reincarnation and the role of a movie.

Hollywood's best medical movie roles

2011-02-08T01:54:00.000-08:00

In honor of Oscar season, we've asked Health.com's medical experts to review some of Hollywood's most memorable health-related roles. In the following slideshow, they separate fact from fiction and help you decide what you can—and shouldn't—learn about health and medicine from the silver screen.
Weight Gain: Supersize Me (2004)

Depression and Talk Therapy: Ordinary People (1980)

Heart Attack: Something's Gotta Give (2003)

Cancer: Terms of Endearment (1983)

Type 1 Diabetes: Steel Magnolias (1989)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): As Good as It Gets (1997)

Alzheimer's Disease: Away From Her (2007)

Sleep Disorders: Insomnia (2002)

Diabetes: Chocolat (2000)

And The Winner Is…Terms of Endearment (The Most Realistic Portrayal of an Illness)

Girls from the 80's

2011-02-07T02:45:00.000-08:00

Checkout the fashion of 80's girls

Unique Birdhouses

2011-02-05T03:25:00.001-08:00

Homes for the very wealthy birds or the people have decided to accommodate the ruble birds?

Walkthrough Beautiful Garden

2011-02-03T03:42:00.000-08:00

Color Changing Concept Cars

2011-02-02T05:26:00.000-08:00

The Futuristic Liviu Tudoran Honda Native Concept Design

The Liviu Tudoran Honda Native concept uses a photo-chromic technology that allows the car to change its color. The artist’s design also includes an electric engine that gets its energy from high-voltage lithium-ion batteries.

With an interior made of light aluminum, an OLED technology display dashboard, and touch screen controls, this automobile’s futuristic features are astounding. The idea behind the Liviu Tudora Honda Native showcases the ultimate in customization for cars.

top 10 the most bizarre tattoos around the world

2011-02-01T03:44:00.000-08:00

As tattooing becomes less of a taboo in today’s society, extreme bodyart is on the rise and enthusiasts are striving to take things to a new level. These tattoo photos show us how far some people ready to go just to be “pulled from the crowd“. Here are the list of top 10 the most bizarre tattoos around the world…

20 Outstanding Flower Garden Photos

2011-01-29T05:48:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Dog Breeds in America

2011-01-29T04:46:00.000-08:00

Which breeds are the top contenders for man’s best friend? The American Kennel Club ranks the most popular pups of the year.

10. Shih Tzu

While sweet and playful, Shih Tzus are not afraid to stand up for themselves. As a matter of fact, the word Shih Tzu means "lion" in Mandarin. This portable pooch carries itself proudly, with its head well up and tail curved over the back.

9. Poodle

The poodle holds the record for being the most popular dog for 22 consecutive years (1960-1982). Though the breed’s elaborately groomed show coat often creates the misperception that it’s a pampered aristocrat, the poodle is actually one of the high achievers of the canine world.

8. Dachshund

The breed lovingly known as the “wiener dog” has a strong personality with a dose of charm and a playful sense of humor. They can adapt to city or country life and can get all the exercise they need exploring a small yard in the suburbs or playing with other dogs in the dog park.

7. Boxer

Easy to care for, intelligent, and faithful, the boxer is an affectionate and trustworthy pet for an active family. Boxers are known for standing up on their hind legs and batting at their opponent, appearing to box with itheir front paws.

6. Bulldog

The bulldog has been steadily rising up the list of AKC’s most popular breeds since it entered the Top 10 in 2007. A medium-size dog, they are not your typical lapdog, but would like to be! Bulldogs are calm, loyal family dogs that are happy to curl up on the sofa, eat two or three square meals a day, and have their bellies rubbed.

5. Golden retriever

Slipping one place to fifth, golden retrievers are well-balanced, strong, active dogs with a kind expression, a gentle manner and an alert and self-confident disposition. They are intelligent, friendly and reliable, with an innate need to please their owners.

4. Beagle

The beagle is the only breed to rank in the Top 10 every decade since the founding of the AKC. Originally developed to hunt rabbits, they naturally enjoy the company of other dogs and humans. Curious and comedic, they often follow their noses – which can lead to some mischief.

3. Yorkshire terrier

These playful dogs offer owners a big personality in a small package. Though members of the Toy Group, this breed is terrierlike by nature — brave, determined, investigative and energetic. Yorkies are highly favored apartment dogs and lapdogs; they are very energetic as puppies and tend to be quiet and settled as adults.

2. German shepherd

Celebrated for their versatility, distinguished for their intelligence, and beloved for their devotion to their owners, German shepherds are active dogs that love to run and explore their surroundings with their excellent noses.

1. Labrador retriever

In 1991, Labrador retrievers took over the top spot on AKC’s list of the most popular dogs in the U.S. from the cocker spaniel, and today celebrate their 20th anniversary in the top spot.

Angel Falls Venezuela

2011-01-27T22:50:00.001-08:00

ANGEL FALLS - VENEZUELA / SOUTH AMERICA

Little People Who have Achieved Great Fame

2011-01-27T06:36:00.001-08:00

Lilliputians - people are very short. If the growth of adult human is less than 140 cm, the doctors diagnose dwarfism. But the small size and all the associated health problems and other inconveniences for many of the "little people" do not constitute serious obstacles on the path to fame and success.

1. Verne Troyer - the famous American actor, who works in the genre, when the comedian talks directly to the public (stand-up-gum). Particular known for his role of Mini-Mi in the movie "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. " Verne was born on January 1, 1969, now its growth is about 82 cm

2. Thapa Magar was born Hagendra in Nepal October 14, 1992. At first he was known as the little boy (the villagers called him "Little Buddha"), and when the 14 October 2010 he was 18, he was in Guinness Book of Records as the most diminutive man in the world. His height is only 67.08 cm

3. Jason Acuna. Born May 16, 1973. Now its growth is only 123 cm, but this does not prevent him professionally skateboarding. Jason often acted in various films.

4. Tony Cox. Born March 31, 1958, now its growth is 107 cm, Tony - a successful actor and producer. He starred in the famous film of George Lucas' "Willow" and "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, as well as in the popular comedy" Bad Santa, "" Epic Movie "," Me, Myself and Irene. " This year should leave his film "Guns, chicks and excitement."

5. Ho Pinpin was born in China July 13, 1988, died at age 21 March 31, 2010. His height was 74 cm, and in due time according to the Guinness book of records Ho was the shortish man, able to walk independently. Two sisters, Hae women of normal growth. This photo shows Ho Pinpin holding the hand of Sultan Kosena - the tallest man in the world (his height of 2 m 47 cm).

6. Clarence Chesterfield Hoverton nicknamed "Little Mayor. " Born on February 9 1913 in Oregon. Its growth was only 66 cm

7. Thapa Magar Hagendra at his home in Baglung district. The picture was taken October 14, 2010.

8. Warwick Davis was born in the United Kingdom February 3, 1970, now its growth is 107 cm Warwick does a highly successful career in film. The first film with his participation came in 1982, and since then he never stops acting. The most famous films with his participation "Star Wars"and "Willow", George Lucas, "Leprechaun, " "Harry Potter", "The Chronicles of Narnia. "

9. Vance Swift was born in 1916, his height was 78 cm He was known as "the smallest dwarf America. " Vance Swift was a magician, well played on xylophone and built model airplanes.

10. David Rappaport (November 23, 1951 - May 2, 1990) was one of the most famous actor-dwarfs. His height is 1m 19 cm, but he loved to introduce journalists to mislead all the time and tell them different numbers.

11. In the picture: He Pinpin (75 cm) and a shepherd of China Bao Sishun (2 m 36 cm). July 13, 2007.

12. Pauline Masters, was born February 26, 1876 in Ossendrehte, The Netherlands. Her height was only 58 cm

13. Another photo Hae Pinpina. Here he poses with the most long-legged woman in the world - the Russian woman, Svetlana Pankratova (according to the Guinness book of records the length of her legs is 132 cm). September 16, 2008, London.

14. Roel van Velzen was born March 20, 1978 in the Netherlands. Well-known musician. His height is 149 cm, ie it refers rather to the usual stunted people.

15. American Peter Dinkleydzh was born in Morristown June 11, 1989. A successful stage and film actor, his height is 1 meter 35 centimeters for her role in "The Stationmaster" Peter has been nominated for many awards, of which received a very prestigious "Satellite Award for the International Press Academy nomination for exceptional talent. "

16. One of the youngest people in the world 24-year-old Colombian, Edward Hernandez Niño has increased only 70 cm and weighs 10 kg. In the photo, he and his brother shows his certificate Book world record holder. September 7, 2010.

17. Premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," on Nov. 11, 2010 Warwick Davis, who played in the movie goblin Griphook, poses on the red carpet.

18. One of the smallest population of Yemen Yahya bin Yahya al-Ghadera. In the Yemeni constitution there are no limits to growth for anyone who wants to run for president, but he still denied it due to its growth, which is 80 cm photograph on July 9, 2006.

19. Growth of one of the most popular Hollywood actors and directors Danny DeVito is 1 meter 52 cm This growth is just a little, and do not fall into the category of medical diagnoses. Shooting schedule Danny De Vito is very dense, so far 66-year-old actor has worked in 169 films.

Hybrid Electric Bike M55

2011-01-27T06:34:00.000-08:00

Hungarian company introduced the M55 hybrid bikes called Beast («Beast"), the fruit of four years of hard work and the four stages of evolution. M55 Beast is dvuhpodves with a frame made of strong aluminum on a lathe with digital control, which is hidden inside an electric motor and batteries. Power motors of 1.3 kW. As reported by the developers, it does not replace the muscles of the cyclist, and is included in the job when additional efforts are required. Maximum rate of "Monster" with standard stars is 77 km / h. Cruising while driving on electric - 44 kilometers, lithium-polymer batteries are charged at 80% in just 15 minutes. Now this 33-pound monster is available for preorder on the site M55, but the price is still unknown.

The Most Horrible Religion in the World

2011-01-26T03:59:00.000-08:00

It was long thought that the most terrible "acting" religion in the world is voodoo, but as it turned out, there's something terrible, and - this is an ancient religion of Palo, which in recent years is literally reborn in Congo, and Venezuela. Palo religion or otherwise "Rules of the Congo" by and large the synthesis of several denominations who preach the worship of the dead and a black magic practitioners, compared with a voodoo just childish pranks. However, it takes its origin not in Palo Congo and Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Preached the same religion, this African slaves came from Bantu (Central Africa). Now this is where Palo preserved in its original form and is interesting, modern "Palero" (so called followers of Palo), have white skin.
At the heart of Palo religion is based on two ideas: the worship of ancestral spirits and the belief in the power of nature. It would seem perfectly harmless concept, but once you stop to think so, as soon as you see the altar Palo called "Nganga" graveyard filled with earth, sticks (the word "fell" in Spanish means a stick) and ... bones recently deceased people.

Palo priests are divided into "good" and "evil." Mean priests "are afraid of not only themselves but Palero and adherents of other religions, including voodoo. If these all-powerful black magicians will take someone to hurt, you should not even doubt - Affliction will be fatal and there is no even the most powerful psychic can not do anything, well, if only that he follows the doomed.
"Good priests" guess and predict, looking in the mirror, attached to the horn of a bull or a goat. But very popular for divination uses gunpowder - it is divided into seven piles and lit in a certain sequence. If ignition of gunpowder is in the same order as the ignition is considered - the spirits gave a positive answer to your question. Another method of divination "good priests": take a completely white plate. This dish "good priest" touching different parts of the human body (as a plate passes information about the client), then hold the plate over a candle flame and then study the patterns of smoke (like guesswork).

After conducting a special ritual with just separated from the flesh of human bones. The spectacle, I must say, not for the faint of heart, "newbies" and the casual viewer (though hardly anyone gets there by chance, at least, not for priests) come to the indescribable horror, say some because of it and did not recover .
The main supplier of "ritual bones Palo became the cemetery Cementerio del sur in Karakose. The cemetery all the time prowling scary types sometimes armed not only with shovels. Fresh graves are constantly torn, and the coffin opened. Sometimes, the bodies disappear completely, sometimes only the head or body, and it happens that the bones are separated from the flesh on the spot, but the flesh is naturally left, and the bones carried away. Especially popular among the "Palero" are the corpses of young people, particularly girls.
Things reached the point that the cemetery are afraid to come, not only relatives of the deceased, but also security, designed to observe the procedure in the graveyard, does not depart from the gate more than a hundred meters. All this is very unfortunate, because at Cementerio del sur buried not only ordinary citizens but also many famous people. Prior to frequent here vandals, tourists can admire the beautiful sculptures and beautiful crosses the family vault. Cemetery is included in all tourist guides, and pomp and finery Cementerio del sur compared with the famous Parisian cemetery Pere Lachaise.

16 Awesome Reflection Lake Photos

2011-01-25T00:55:00.000-08:00

Best grooming products for guys

2011-01-24T04:30:00.001-08:00

For the fifth year in a row, I tested every new soap, shampoo, and sloughing agent I could get my hands on. It took two months, but I finally settled on my favorites.

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Sculpting Paste

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Immortalizing Riots in Jam Jars

2011-01-22T07:11:00.000-08:00

Controversial British artist James Cauty is back at it again. An individual whose art seems to take stabs at the government and take on world issues, Cauty uses a similar tactic within this ‘Riots in Jam Jars’ piece.

Coolest Flip Phone

2011-01-21T04:23:00.000-08:00

This AMOLED Flip Phone Does Away With the Rigidities of Communication

Intricate Paper Frocks Exhibition

2011-01-20T05:12:00.000-08:00

This 'Pratt + Paper & Ralph' Pucci Exhibit is Sure to Amaze

2010 Chinese Pop Music Awards held in Beijing

2011-01-18T04:49:00.000-08:00

Singer Hebe Tien poses with her awards

Singer Zhang Liangying

Singer Li Yuchun

Singer Chen Chusheng

Singer Chyi Chin

Singer Leehom Wang

Singers Chen Yufan (R) and Hu Haiquan

Snow wonderland

2011-01-17T04:20:00.000-08:00

the landscape of snow-covered Aer Mountain, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

13 Fantastic Four Season Bridge Photos

2011-01-11T04:19:00.000-08:00

Cool Cup Cakes

2011-01-10T11:28:00.000-08:00

Just a selection of different cakes

3D Holographic TVs

2011-01-09T11:00:00.000-08:00

Innovision Labs' HoloAd Diamond Ushers in a New Era of Entertainment

Forget about plain-Jane 3D televisions and up the holographic ante with the InnoVision Labs’ HoloAd Diamond. Home entertainment will never be the same if this television ever becomes mainstream, that’s for sure.

The most exciting feature about the InnoVision Labs’ HoloAd Diamond, however, is not that it can project holographic images, but that it has the capabilities of projecting holographic video files. Who needs C-3PO with this amazing piece of technology? It’s very easy to use as well: Simply plug in a USB with a 2D image on it and the HoloAd will convert it into a 3D hologram image.

Tribal Feathered Pumps

2011-01-08T05:33:00.000-08:00

Sci-Fi Pin-Ups

2011-01-05T11:43:00.000-08:00

Star Wars Characters in Seductive Poses

Artists illustrations of reinterpreted Star Wars characters is quite common, but none are as hilarious as what YazusGraphics has done.

The folks at YazusGraphics have re-imagined popular Star Wars characters as pin-up girls in seductive poses. Unfortunately for Princess Leia fans, she’s not featured. Instead we have Storm Troopers, Darth Vader and other creatures from the movie looking as sensual as they’ll ever look. Good thing they didn’t illustrate Yoda in this series.

Most Interesting Underground Tunnels

2011-01-05T10:55:00.000-08:00

Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam

To get under the surface of a destination, one sometimes has to, well, do just that. Here are 15 of the top underground experiences around the world. Built by the Vietcong near Ho Chi Minh City to help them launch surprise attacks on American forces, these tunnels are among the country’s most popular tourist attractions. The entire underground complex snakes for 75 miles — all the way to Cambodia — and includes meeting rooms, triage centers and kitchens. Dress appropriately; going down into one of the original tunnels can be a muddy experience.

Secret Subway Station, New York

Curved arches, exquisite tiling, skylights — in a New York City subway station? Savvy riders have found that if they stay on the No. 6 train after its final stop in lower Manhattan, they can view the lovely City Hall Station as the train makes its turnaround to go uptown. The Transit Museum also occasionally runs tours.

The Bunker, Greenbrier Resort, West Virginia

A Cold War fallout shelter under one of the nation’s most luxurious resorts? Odd but true. In 1958, the U.S. government built this bunker for members of Congress to live in after a nuclear attack. Declassified today and available for tours since 1995, the bunker had dormitories, stocked medical clinics, power plants, a 25-ton blast door and even a crematorium.

Colosseum, Rome

One of the world’s newest underground experiences — the tour debuted in October 2010 — is a place where no one went willingly two millennia ago: the underground chambers of Rome’sColosseum. It was here, after all, that slaves were kept before being forced to fight for their lives in front of enthusiastic audiences.

Churchill War Rooms, London

This secret command center, used by the British Cabinet during World War II, was set in the cellar of London's Treasury Building. Abandoned after the war, it was rediscovered in the 1970s by historians who were amazed to find everything in it virtually untouched since August 1945. It’s a superb museum today.

Titan Missile Museum, Sahuarita, Ariz.

The only remaining Titan missile silo still has a defanged missile in its launch duct. Visitors to this museum can view it, along with a control room in which everything is mounted on springs to minimize damage should a missile land nearby. If you plan well in advance you can request to bunk here overnight, just feet away from the warhead.

Passage Tombs, Newgrange, Ireland

How did our Neolithic ancestors manage to build these massive tombs, carting 16- ton stones from miles away, in such a way that they would remain watertight and intact for more than 5,000 years? That’s just one of the many mysteries surrounding these marvels of engineering, which are hundreds of years older than Egypt’s pyramids and Stonehenge.

Wieliczka Salt Mine, near Krakow, Poland

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this nine-story hole in the ground is home to exquisite statues, bas reliefs and full chapels carved out of salt by miners over the centuries. The mine goes down nearly 1,000 feet and includes a massive salt lake at its heart.

The Sewers of Paris

Admittedly smelly tours guide visitors through what may be the most famous sewer system in the world. They were expanded and brought up to then-modern standards during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, and Victor Hugo immortalized them in his classic novel “Les Miserables.” Included in the experience are a film and museum detailing the history of water and waste in the City of Light.

Cappadocia Caves, Turkey

Cone rock formations, formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago and shaped by wind and rain to form caves and labyrinths, have been inhabited at least since the third century, when early Christians hid here from the Romans. Visitors today stay in cave hotels, eat in cave restaurants and enjoy Cappadocia’s unique “lunar” landscape.

Trans-Alaska Pipeline Visitors Center, Fox, Alaska

Here you don’t actually go underground, but view the pipeline doing so. A small museum tells the epic tale of its construction. The pipeline spans 800 miles, crosses mountains and hundreds of rivers, and had to be built to withstand permafrost. It carries roughly 20 percent of all of the oil produced annually in the United States.

Napoli Sotterranea, Naples, Italy

For nearly 2,000 years, the city of Naples got its water from underground cisterns built by the Greeks. Today, visitors tour — partly by candlelight — just a small section of the 250 miles of tunnels and caverns under the city, exploring impressive ancient Greek and Roman ruins and World War II air-raid shelters.

Sutter Gold Mine, Sacramento, Calif.

Visitors here learn to distinguish the real stuff from fool's gold, watch movies about modern-day mining and the Gold Rush, ride a mining shuttle deep into the earth and pan for gold nuggets, minerals such as quartz and obsidian — even gems, such as amethysts and emeralds — during the entertaining two-hour tour. It’s an experience particularly recommended for families.

Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo, Italy

Italy’s most ghoulish site, this crypt houses thousands of corpses, fully dressed and hung from hooks. The practice began in 1599 when local priests mummified a holy monk and allowed visitors. Soon regular residents of Palermo wanted to be remembered in this fashion. Bodies are arranged by gender and profession; their facial expressions often eerily visible.

Underground Tour, Seattle

An old city lies 8 feet beneath the modern one, thanks in part to the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. You’ll hear the oddball story of how that came to pass on Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour, a riveting, rollicking mobile history lesson that begins and ends in a restored 1890s saloon in historic Pioneer Square.

Fake Photosynthesis Lights

2011-01-04T06:28:00.000-08:00

The Schattengewachs Lamp Gives a Natural and Soft Glow

The Schattengewachs Lamp is quite the interesting concept. Although it looks like a typical planter, it doesn’t actually grow real flowers. Instead, it creates a glowing replica of flowers, trees and insects to illuminate your home.

Unique Home Exteriors

2011-01-03T04:03:00.000-08:00

Aichinger House Has Curtain-Covered Outer Walls

If you can believe it, the stunning structure in front of you was once a restaurant; Hertl Architekten turned the Aichinger House into a home.
The process of converting the two bars into two flats took a radical design turn when Hertl introduced light gray curtains across the exterior of the building. The architects also removed the existing roof to create a flatter one for the Aichinger House. Overall, the result is so stunning that I feel the urge to try to do the same thing to my own home.

Sleek Gadget Jackets

2011-01-02T06:58:00.000-08:00

The Autum Straight Jacket is Great for Chic Apple Users

The Autum Straight Jacket would probably be one of the best things to ever happen to your iPad, or your 11- or 13-inch MacBook Air.

This rigid, padded case provides slim protection, making it easy and convenient to tote around. Priced at $133, only 50 were produced for each size so get them while their hot and be sure to check out the featured gallery.

Top 16 Best Toys of All Time

2011-01-01T06:06:00.000-08:00

Take a walk down memory lane with Good Housekeeping's favorite toys. We combed our archives to bring you the best classic toys of all time, dating back to the 1920s. Discover how many of your favorites were invented -- ever wondered where "LEGO" came from? -- plus learn more about the playthings your kids can't get enough of now. From timeless toys to technological marvels, we reveal which have stood the test of time and show you the ones that appeared in the pages of Good Housekeeping way back when.

1920s: Doggie on Wooden Wheels

This doggie's tail wiggled when his five wooden wheels moved. Kids pulled him along with a long cord. The toy cost $1 and originally appeared in the December 1921 story, "Choose for the Good Housekeeper Serviceable and Practical Gifts Such as These."

1920s: Teddy Bear

The Teddy Bear, born in 1906 during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, is one of the most-loved toys of all time. We first featured the plaything in a December 1929 story, "Toys to Make and to Buy."

1930s: Scooter
Children have been cruising the neighborhood in scooters since the 1920s when this toy first became popular. Tiny versions made of wood and steel evolved into sleek, life-sized scooters in the 1930s that were streamlined, featured mudguards and cost $4.95. We first featured the scooter in the December 1933 story, "Presents for the Children That Our Shopping Service Will Buy."

1930s: Mickey Mouse
The world's most iconic mouse was born November 18, 1928, in the first Disney cartoon with synchronized sound, "Steamboat Willie." Even back then, Mickey had a mischievous side -- as a deckhand on a riverboat, he plays a song using animals as his instruments and the captain banishes him to the galley, where he must peel potatoes. A 12" Mickey Mouse cowboy doll cost $2 in 1935. This classic character, who first appeared in a December 1935 issue of the magazine, has been featured on thousands of merchandise items and starred in more than 120 cartoons.

1940s: Dollhouse
Back in 1940, we told parents that "well-designed toys form taste and a love of beauty," which is why a dollhouse was such a good toy. The best houses are built to scale and are representative of good American architecture. We first featured a dollhouse in a December 1940 story, and back then it cost $4 and came with a matching Salem garage that cost $2.

1950s: Toy telephone
We covered the toy telephone in a December 1954 story, "Tips on Choosing Presents That the Youngsters Really Like," and we told parents that the two- to four-year-old plays alone and likes toys with simple action. A telephone definitely fits the bill! The one we featured even asked the caller, "Number, please."

1950s: Play-Doh
Play-Doh, first featured in the December 1958 story, "Christmas Toys," was invented in 1955 by Joseph McVickers at the age of 27. He got the idea when he saw his daughter playing with wallpaper paste.

1950s: Walkie Talkies
Back in December 1951, when we first covered walkie-talkies, they were "futuramic playthings" that kids couldn't get enough of. The other hot toy trend that year was Western gear -- toy guns, holsters, lassos, and anything else that helped kids play Roy Rogers and Hopalong Cassidy.

1960s: Barbie
Everyone's favorite doll, Barbie, celebrated her 50th birthday in 2009, and we first covered her in the December 1962 story, "Teenage Fashion Dolls." Back then, she cost $3, and Ken cost $3.50.

1970s: LEGOs
LEGO, which we covered in a December 1975 story, is the world's sixth-largest toy manufacturer: Children across the world spend 5 billion hours a year playing with its toys. Founder Ole Kirk Christiansen created the company name by taking the first two letters of the Danish words Leg Godt -- meaning "play well" -- and putting them together. LEGO bricks are made by heating plastic to 232° Celsius and injecting the dough-like result into molds.

1970s: Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch, which we covered in December 1971, uses technology developed in the 1950s by Andre Cassagnes, an electrician in France. Since its invention in 1960, more than 150 million have been sold worldwide.

1980s: Nintendo
Children began to love video games like Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros. in 1985, when the Nintendo Entertainment System was introduced. More than 60 million units were sold in its first two years, and it paved the way for high-tech consoles of today like the Wii and Nintendo DS Lite. In addition, Game Boy (the first portable, handheld game system with interchangeable game paks) was born in 1989, enabling kids to entertain themselves on the go. We first featured NES in December 1985.

1980s: Cabbage Patch Kids
No matter how hard they try, original Cabbage Patch Kids, which we covered in December 1985, will never grow taller -- only more lovable. Xavier Robert's handcrafted, limited-edition babies were originally dubbed "Little People" but officially became "Cabbage Patch Kids" in 1982. By 1990, more than 65 million of these tiny tots were "adopted" by kids.

1990s: Furby
In 1997, Microsoft's ActiMates Interactive Barney ($109.95) was the techy toy everyone wanted. The next year it was Furby, a less expensive ($30) 7-inch-tall "animatronic pet" that, unlike the purple dinosaur, didn't need a PC to interact with the kids. Furby reacted to sound, light, motion, touch -- and other Furbies in the room. He came out of the box "speaking" Furbish, a language you could imagine a bunch of third-grade girls inventing during a sleepover. We covered Furby in a December 1998 story, "Holiday Guide for Kids."

1990s: Sega Dreamcast
In 1999, the season's to-die-for item was the Sega Dreamcast Console ($199). The chip inside this 128-bit system processed graphics four times faster than a Pentium II. Plus, the unit played CDs and had a built-in 56K modem, so kids could surf the Web on the TV with the optional keyboard. We featured Sega in a December 1999 story, "Buyer's Guide."

2000s: Ultimate Planetarium
With the Discovery Channel Store Ultimate Planetarium which we mentioned in a December 2006 story, "Star Search," your kid can see what the constellations look like from any place on Earth.

Paper Yamaha Motorbike

2011-01-01T01:46:00.000-08:00

Amazing Yamaha motorbike made out of paper

Intricately Detailed Tattoos

2011-01-01T01:39:00.001-08:00

Regino Gonzales began his work back in 1995 in his multi-media platforms of photography and painting, and later jumped on the tattoo bandwagon. In 2001, he received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts and kick-started his career in tattooing.
Based in New York City, Regino Gonzales’ work is inspiring, provoking and very detailed. He still paints and photographs, but his passion regards tattooing as number one.

Mousepad Cat Heater for Winter

2010-12-31T06:48:00.000-08:00

This USB Mousepad Cat Heater Keeps Your Hands Toasty Warm

The USB Mousepad Cat Heater is a quirky design that play on the term “cat-and-mouse.” Keeping your hands warm while you’re surfing the net, this piece allows your computer’s mouse to house itself in its kitty’s open mouth.

Perfect for people who always have cold hands, this heated mousepad shelter is guaranteed to keep your digits toasty warm. Check out the USB Mousepad Cat Heater in the featured gallery and see it at work for yourselves.

Extreme Weather Conditions

2010-12-30T06:32:00.000-08:00

Extreme Weather Conditions

Weather conditions are taking a turn for the extreme across the United States. Here’s a look at what to expect and some of the worst conditions.

Western Washington Pineapple Express

Western Washington Pineapple Express

Western Washington is used to rain, but a storm so wild and wet hit over the weekend that it was deemed a ‘Pineapple Express’. Some parts of the area experienced major flooding.

Minnesota blizzard warning

Minnesota blizzard warning

Minnesota was hit with a blizzard over the weekend. How much snow fell?

Hail and ice Storms

Hail and ice Storms

Ice and hailstorms are just as treacherous as snowstorms. Most ice storms form in the Northeast, but the South has not been immune from these damaging storms, which are often referred to as this type of winter event. Hail, which is formed out of ice, is commonly found in this area of the country.

Tornadoes

Tornadoes

Unlike hurricanes, there isn’t really a season designated for tornadoes. However, most of them occur in this season. But, hold tight. They rarely happen in winter.

Hurricanes

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are one of the most dangerous types of tropical storms, with fierce winds and torrential rain. Hurricane season officially ended Nov. 30. However, it’s never too early to learn about next year’s storms.

Porsche Tribute Bike

2010-12-29T05:27:00.000-08:00

Custom Wolf's Porsche Tribute Bike Pays Homage to Autos

Builders at Custom Wolf in Germany have used their creativity to assemble the Porsche Tribute Bike. The Porsche Tribute Bike is an awesome road-monster, which is going to rule the road with its fresh design.

The bike comes with 113 CUI engine, revised LA Chopper exhausts, a gearbox from Harley Davidson, gold-plated screws, and Kawasaki brake calipers. Specially designed images of Marc Porsche, Steve McQueen and James Dean adorn this awesome auto-bike, making the Porsche Tribute Bike a badass dream.

Mean Manly Motorcycles

2010-12-28T04:10:00.000-08:00

The One is a Bulked-Up Bike from Fat Attack AG

Fast Attack AG of Switzerland—a company who specialises in making custom motorbikes—has created another cool-looking bike called ‘The One.’

The One bike is a lightweight roadster made of titanium, aluminum and carbon fiber, making it a very high-performance motorbike.

The high speed bike consists a Harley Davidson engine, which increases its power to 110hp. This original bike carries a cool price of $145,000 and services for this street-legal bike are available at any Harley Davidson dealer. Digg this Trend Stumble this Trend Email this TrendEmail Print

Rainbow Sprinkled Critters

2010-12-26T06:29:00.000-08:00

Sculptures are Like Balloon Animals on Steroids

These sculptures by Troy Emery are absolutely amazing. Similarly to rainbow-sprinkled doughnuts (drools), these awesome installations are a technicolor dream. The pieces are child-like, made almost entirely of pom-poms for a sophisticated twist on arts and crafts.

Troy Emery obviously thinks out of the box, which is the true mark of a talented artist. The series reminds me of balloon animals, except about a thousand times more impressive. Check out Troy Emery’s work in the gallery.

Custom-Made For Celebrities

2010-12-25T03:53:00.000-08:00

Bespoke Items Made for Top Celebrities

Most stars own at least an item or two crafted specially for them. Though these items may cost a mint, there are a few bespoke goodies owned by celebs that are at least plausibly within the range of the average person's budget. Here's a look at some top celebrities' goodies.

David Beckham

Dress Shoes by Cleverley & Co
When he's not wearing soccer cleats, he tends to prefer footwear by London's G.J.Cleverley & Co, particularly "The Churchill," named after Sir Winston Churchill, once a frequent customer. This shoe is also available in the United States through the company's Semi-Bespoke program, and a limited edition of 100 pairs will be released this month. The shoes will be priced at $1,700 a pair, half the price Beckham has to pay for the fully bespoke version.

George Clooney

Suit by Powell's
Distinguished gentlemen have been buying bespoke suits on London's Savile Row for centuries, from Winston Churchill to Napoleon III. Among the next generation is George Clooney, whose suits are usually dark in color and devoid of ostentation. Modesty has its price: Bespoke offerings from tailor Mark Powell, rumored to be Clooney's favorite, generally start at about $2,000.

Johnny Depp

Skateboard by Bustin' Boards
The man who plays the role of Jack Sparrow has some serious landlubber tendencies in real life--namely, skateboarding. He's purchased a few custom longboards like the one above from Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Bustin Boards over the years, and he's rumored to enjoy longboarding his way around movie sets.

Queen Elizabeth II

Crocheted Lace by Gandhi
The Queen of England has been married for more than 60 years, but at least one piece she received on her wedding day in 1947 remains a bespoke treasure for the ages. Along with some 2,500 wedding presents from friends and admirers around the world, the Queen and her husband received a piece of crocheted cotton lace from India--made from yarn personally spun by Mahatma Gandhi.

Lady Gaga

Description-Defying Garment by Armani Prive
The pop princess garnered five Grammy nominations last year, but it was her wardrobe that really stole the show at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. The angular silvery piece by Armani was custom-made for Gaga, and served as the first of what may be many fashion adventures with the iconic designer.

Lil Jon

World's Largest Diamond Pendant by Jason of Bev. Hills
Four years ago hip-hop artist Lil Jon asked custom jeweler Jason Arasheben, better known as Jason of Beverly Hills, to make him something that was truly one-of-a-kind. The result: a terrier-sized pendant that spells out the words "Crunk Ain't Dead," the letters encrusted with 3,576 tiny diamonds. Weighing in at 5 pounds on a thick gold chain, the creation was named the world's largest non-religious neck pendant by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Beyoncé Knowles

Diamond-Studded Whip from Lady Gaga
Just when it seems Lady Gaga can't get any more outrageous, she does exactly that. Her birthday present-giving tendencies are nearly as wacky as her sartorial choices--for pal Beyoncé Knowles' recent 29th birthday, Gaga reportedly gave the pop diva a diamond-encrusted whip with a matching set of underwear. Beyoncé's husband Jay-Z has yet to comment publicly.

David Mamet

Motorcycle Jacket by Langlitz Leathers
An actor's life isn't always easy, but it sure does have a few perks. The cast and crew of David Mamet's play Race each received a custom-made leather motorcycle jacket from Langlitz, a Portland, Ore., company that specializes in such garb--a testament to the playwright's fondness for bespoke goods. Pictured: Dave Hansen, the son-in-law of Langlitz's founder, in a custom jacket.

Brad Pitt

Motorcycle "Bone Crusher" by Cox and Sasaki
Harley Davidson may be the best-known brand in the motorcycle world, but enthusiasts in a certain income bracket often desire something a little more personal--including Brad Pitt, who gets his bikes custom-made. Motorcycle craftsmen Paul Cox and Keino Sasaki crafted Pitt's "Bone Crusher" in a Brooklyn, N.Y., warehouse, outfitting the vehicle with pneumatic suspension and steering dampers meant to keep the bike stable at high speeds, perfect for dodging paparazzi.

Oprah Winfrey

Kitchen by Smallbone
Ironically, the people with enough money to eat out every night are the ones who pay the most for their kitchens, and Oprah is no exception. She had hers done by Britain-based Smallbone of Devizes, whose average kitchen reportedly goes for $60,000. The most luxurious hand-detailed ones can run well into the six figures.

Wire Sculptures Art

2010-12-23T08:49:00.000-08:00

Unique sculptures welded out of steel by American sculptor Frank Plant.

Taking in the Laundry

Living with Ghosts

Baby Jesus Welder

Kids

The Artist takes a Fall

Sunday on the Beach

Temptation Under Fashion Skirts

2010-12-22T06:48:00.000-08:00

The Temptation Under Fashion Skirts Pictures

Designer Flash Drives Best Gift Christmas

2010-12-21T06:22:00.000-08:00

In recent years, the West became popular designer flash drives and a good reason! USB flash drive is no longer just a functional gadget and goes into the category of fashion accessories, one of its appearance can tell a lot about their owner.

The pioneers in this direction were the Japanese, namely the company Solid Alliance, they do not only the highest quality, but the most unusual and hard drives. Other manufacturers have caught this trend and also began to try to produce original stick.

Find a win-win gift to the pre-holiday rush - not an easy task. Ideally, the gift should be: beautiful, functional and unique. All of these rare qualities have gift flash drive, and an online store

iDuck Chicken - not a bird, a duck? "It turns out that too. Colorful ducks were calling card company Solid Allianace, a phenomenal success in Japan. These bright flashes very cool diluted gray office atmosphere. In the process iDuck shines in one of three colors: pink, yellow or blue. Storage capacity iDuck is 4 GB. Price: 2,200 USD

Mini Cooper
Perhaps this is the most stylish USB flash drive! Absolutely exact replica of this Mini Cooper (licensed by BMW AG & BMH). Transparent windows, spinning wheels and lights, which glow at the moment of flash. USB drive cleverly hidden in the trunk of the car. USB flash drive is presented in volume 4 and 8 GB.
Price: 3,100 USD

Squid This funny stick invented a very serious Japanese professor Ryuozo Tokeyama from the University of Toyama. Squid is very similar to the present, and its deep-neon glow in the process can waft thoughts about vacations. By sea squid attached mesh bag-for carrying up to 4GB. Price: 2,300 USD

Hello Kitty Advertising professionals know that nothing touches the fair sex, as shown in the advertisement small children and kittens ... Kitty Kitty invented in 1974 by Shintaro Tsuji, the owner of a Japanese toy company Sanrio. Once he decided to invent a new character, who would have liked everybody. As a result of long work (Tsuji long thought out, drew different variants, to test the reaction of customers) appeared ideal hero. Now, this world-famous cat was wonderful stick! Price: 2,900 USD

The cat's paws In dogonku to Kitty ... These Japanese usb specially designed for the many fans of "baleen-striped." This USB flash drive combined a crazy imagination of Japanese and their incredible love for cats. Price: 2,900 USD

Tigatron
The Japanese company Takara, which specializes in robotics and toys released a tiger-transformer in a flash. Awesome Tiger flick of the fingers into a harmless miniature USB flash drive. As a tiger, he looks fine on the desktop. Metamorphoses with the conversion - it is something no one can resist playing with this beast!
Price: 3700

USB flash drive - Ed Hardy tattoo
The world-famous designer Christian Audigier and legendary American tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy co-created flash cards with elements of vintage tattoos. Don Hardy called "the godfather of modern tattoo". He is doing this for 40 years and earned legend status. An art object is represented in four colors, holds 4GB of memory, metal case, a flash drive attached to an elegant black leather strap for carrying.
Price: 3,300 USD

Perot wisdom
This design is especially handy for creative people, those who have peculiar custom of looking at things and life in general. Joint work of art in the form of a pen from Solid Alliance and the Canadian firm Imm Living. Can be used not only as a flash drive, but also as a bookmark for the book. It is known that the best gift - a book, but give the book as something not original, but with the bookmark - very much!
Price: 2,850 USD

Shuriken
Ninja - the most skilled and most secretive warriors, they have always used the original weapons, which include so-called shuriken (throwing knives sharpened a special form, resembling a star). Cover shuriken mysteriously magnetized. USB flash drive made by hand in Japan from the very real steel!
Price: 3,950 USD

Sushi
USB flash drive in the form of sushi - a great gift not only to lovers of Japanese cuisine. Works without soy sauce and wasabi.
Price: 2,900 USD