Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Be Sure To Stay In The Court


15 Amazing Roman Aqueducts


The Romans constructed numerous aqueducts to serve any large city in their empire, as well as many small towns and industrial sites. The first Roman aqueduct was the Aqua Appia, built in 312 BC during the Roman Republic. 

Check out some of these marvels.

A Beautiful Flower On A Dangerous Tree


When you see the flower,
it is hard to imagine it would turn into this.

When Chefs Get Bored























Thanks and a heads-up to Harriet M.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Sunday, October 17, 2010

A Billion Dollar Home And A Staff Of 600


You would think spending a billion dollars on a home
would give you a beautiful place to live. In this case,

For an earlier insight on this project, check out this site.

Pacific Trash Vortex



View the sad plight of plastic 
or read an article about this devastation.

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New York City


Watch a three video series of life in New York through
the eyes of the artist. There are many sights to behold in

Saturday, October 16, 2010

The Cyclisk


In Northern California artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector built an obelisk 65 feet high, 10,000- pound weight. It consists of about 340 bikes and a tricycle. This obelisk, named "Cyclisk" was erected in Santa Rosa, California . Grieve and Spector have collected a large number of bicycles with the help of donations from the community.  This is not their only creation.
View some of their other art pieces

The Alhambra - Granada, Spain


Rediscovered in the 19th Century, the Alhambra is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions, exhibiting the country's most significant and well known Islamic architecture, together with 16th-century and later Christian building and garden interventions. Read about these structures and view many more photos.

Birds On Wires


The next time you see a flock of birds sitting on wires, you might view them differently after watching this video.

The Life Cycle Of The Ladybug


View the life cylce of the ladybug.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Stairway To Heaven?



When there is not the land to bury the people,
this will get them closer to the sky.

A Little Humor...A Little OMG!


Watch this compilation of video clips for a good laugh or a gasp!

World Clock(s)


Check out this World Clock showing many of the activities happening around the world as you view the clock.
Thanks and a heads-up to Gene B.

And here is a clock that shows the current time
in cities around the world.


Dubai Fountain


If you have been to the Belagio in Las Vegas, you know how impressive the water show can be. This video is from the 30-acre manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the Dubai development in the United Arab Emirates.

Thanks and a heads-up to John F.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Chladni Song



An artist sprinkles salt on a metal plate
and resonant images appear. 

Learn more about this study.

10 Drugstore Products Doctors Do Not Approve


Are any of these items in your cabinet?

Cat In A Bag


I have always found it fascinating how cats love
boxes and paper bags...or for that matter anything they can stick their heads in. This particular cat found a paper bag.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Art from Chinese Cabbage



See other pieces of Chinese cabbage art.

The Giant Stone Mushrooms of Beli Plast


Near the village of Beli Plast in Bulgaria, giant mushroom-shaped limestone boulders have weathered away over time. The locals have a different take on how these formations were created.

Best Ad For A Dog


When you are a dog at a kennel,
you have to stand out from the rest.
Thanks and a heads-up from Gene B.

Where Stuff Comes From



An interesting video with views on
where things come from and where things go.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Angel Wings



This video footage demonstrates how this phenomenon is created.

Into The Lost Crystal Caves

Discovered 10 years ago during mining operations, this lost crystal cave is being documented by a team from National Geographic.  These massive caverns, near the town of Delicias, Mexico, are almost 1000 feet below the surface.  The crystals can be as large as 36 feet and weigh up to 55 tons.  The team documenting these caves had to deal with scorching temperatures, up to 136 degrees, and intense humidity.


Watch the video and learn more about these beautiful caves.

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