It has all the features of a proper hobbit house – rustic craftsmanship, country charm, and the famous circular doors with the knob squarely in the middle. But this real-life house is worlds away from the Shire, and isn’t even in Middle Earth. Instead, the stone cottage is nestled into Chester County, surprisingly near Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania.
It has all the features of a proper hobbit house – rustic craftsmanship, country charm, and the famous circular doors with the knob squarely in the middle.
This is a unique development of Russian scientists for the army of the country. A new assault bulletproof shield was called “Zabor” (“Fence”) which could be probably also listed in this post of today. This powerful shield has a 5-class protection and can stop bullets of AKM, SVD, and even fragments of grenades, however it is rather heavy – 50 kilograms (110 lb).
This is a unique development of Russian scientists for the army of the country. A new assault bulletproof shield was called “Zabor” (“Fence”) which could be probably also listed in this post of today.
We continue our compilation of the best pictures of 2012 popular all over the world.
We continue our compilation of the best pictures of 2012 popular all over the world.
Interesting household ideas that are probably worth trying.
Interesting household ideas that are probably worth trying.
A fresh selection of random WTF funny signs, price tags, road signs, etc.
A fresh selection of random WTF funny signs, price tags, road signs, etc.
It's interesting to take a look, what frosty days looked like in 1859 in Soviet capital. The pictures were taken by American photojournalist Carl Midanson.
It's interesting to take a look, what frosty days looked like in 1859 in Soviet capital. The pictures were taken by American photojournalist Carl Midanson.
Residents of a small town near Murmansk (Russia) offered their version of a Christmas tree. I would like to take a look at these people. Are they insane? Here is this tree. Don't copy their mistakes.
Residents of a small town near Murmansk (Russia) offered their version of a Christmas tree. I would like to take a look at these people. Are they insane? Here is this tree.
These extraordinary pictures show the continuing Taliban threat in Afghanistan - and the opportunistic spirit residents must show if they are to survive in the war-torn land. They depict the aftermath of an attack on an oil tanker today, apparently targeted by Taliban fighters while on its way to deliver fuel to NATO soldiers. While the vessel was still burning, locals lined up with buckets and jerrycans to siphon off oil and take it home.
These extraordinary pictures show the continuing Taliban threat in Afghanistan - and the opportunistic spirit residents must show if they are to survive in the war-torn land.
Canadian design firm "Hyperstealth" demonstrated its unique development, elastic material "Quantum Stealth". This unique fabric can distort light rays and fit into the environment.
Canadian design firm "Hyperstealth" demonstrated its unique development, elastic material "Quantum Stealth". This unique fabric can distort light rays and fit into the environment.
I love hipsters. They were cool before it was cool to be a hipster. No seriously. Hipster Batista is an example of how cool a true hipster can be.
I love hipsters. They were cool before it was cool to be a hipster. No seriously. Hipster Batista is an example of how cool a true hipster can be.
Camargo Valentino is an artist who is well known for creating vivid interesting references to pop culture. When it comes to his subjects, Camargo adds "I paint what I am most attracted to; icons, comics, movies, history, art, sports figures, hip hop, my heritage and world myths. So my paintings are a combination of all these things rolled into one with a splash of myself." Interesting subjects. Political commentary?
Camargo Valentino is an artist who is well known for creating vivid interesting references to pop culture.
Art. No one can explain it. Would you like an explanation on these pieces? Take some drugs and then figure it out yourself [just kidding, don't take drugs]. Other artists figured it would be a cool idea to see these artists' innards. Hmm. Yeah, I don't even know bro.
Art. No one can explain it. Would you like an explanation on these pieces? Take some drugs and then figure it out yourself [just kidding, don't take drugs].
Mondays. the hardest days to work out. Get inspired to do it anyways.
Mondays. the hardest days to work out. Get inspired to do it anyways.
SHENANIGANS! I CALL SHENZ! When did Spiderman show up in the middle of a historic war?! And I was pretty sure Darth Vader was never associated with Soviet Russia.... although, if he was, that would explain a lot.
SHENANIGANS! I CALL SHENZ! When did Spiderman show up in the middle of a historic war?! And I was pretty sure Darth Vader was never associated with Soviet Russia....
Game of Thrones has inspired us all to take it back; and by back, I mean way back, like several centuries ago. Check out this awesome collection of Medieval Armor from England!
Game of Thrones has inspired us all to take it back; and by back, I mean way back, like several centuries ago. Check out this awesome collection of Medieval Armor from England!
If you are squeemish, do yourself a favor and skip out on this one. Dave Hurban hails from Dynasty Tattoo and he’s the creator of the ‘iDermal’ which is the process of piercing your skin with magnets so that you can attach your iPad Nano literally to your wrist – taking super fandom to a whole new level. Apple fanboys and girls: get it while its hot!
If you are squeemish, do yourself a favor and skip out on this one. Dave Hurban hails from Dynasty Tattoo and he’s the creator of the ‘iDermal’ which is the process of piercing your skin with...
If your mom has time to do this every morning to pack you lunch, you have a super human living in your house. I want one.
If your mom has time to do this every morning to pack you lunch, you have a super human living in your house. I want one.
The locals of Nigeria know these men as Gadawan Kura (rough translation: ‘hyena handlers/guides’) but portrayed by Nigerian press as little more than a group of shady body guards, bank robbers, drug dealers and debt collectors – there has always been a tangible sense of myth and mystery surrounding the existence of “the hyena men of Nigeria”. Their origin is a mystery, and so is what they do to tame these hyenas. Their lifestyle is quite unique. Anyone want to tame Hyenas as a hobbie?
The locals of Nigeria know these men as Gadawan Kura (rough translation: ‘hyena handlers/guides’) but portrayed by Nigerian press as little more than a group of shady body guards, bank robbers, ...
We tend to forget that in America, we are spoiled. At least more so compared to the rest of the globe. Chris Booth an American journalist, teamed up with photographer James Mollison to create the thought-provoking series “Where Children Sleep”. The result was a frightening wake up call.
We tend to forget that in America, we are spoiled. At least more so compared to the rest of the globe.
Have you ever had to run to the ATM in the middle of the night to pull out some cash and found yourself in an eerie deserted place with the spotlight just on the ATM? What about having to go to the grocery store? Not sure if creepy, or artistic.
Have you ever had to run to the ATM in the middle of the night to pull out some cash and found yourself in an eerie deserted place with the spotlight just on the ATM?
Don't tell me you've never done this as a kid? No? I've always wanted to do it, but could never hold on to my dollars growing up. Finally! Sean Monaghan has done what we've all wanted to do for so long!
Don't tell me you've never done this as a kid? No? I've always wanted to do it, but could never hold on to my dollars growing up.
Words from other thinkers give you a different insight to the human perspective.
Words from other thinkers give you a different insight to the human perspective.
It's the end of the year, which means we are all going to reflect on the best things that happened this year before the New Year starts. Coolest music videos? Yes, I can do that for you.
It's the end of the year, which means we are all going to reflect on the best things that happened this year before the New Year starts. Coolest music videos? Yes, I can do that for you.
Humans: we see things differently than cats. Never before were the differences in perspective documented. Here is what your pet sees vs what you see:
Humans: we see things differently than cats. Never before were the differences in perspective documented. Here is what your pet sees vs what you see:
In America, we are accustomed to eating Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc for the holidays, maybe with the occasional ham thrown in. What are other people eating in their festivities? Find out:
In America, we are accustomed to eating Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc for the holidays, maybe with the occasional ham thrown in.
Family photos are dreaded experiences for most humans. In fact, it's kind of a white people thing, and then they take these awkward photo's and send them to everyone and their mothers....for real. It's weird.
Family photos are dreaded experiences for most humans. In fact, it's kind of a white people thing, and then they take these awkward photo's and send them to everyone and their mothers....for real.
The average human being get's bored really easily. In fact, I thought the regular old blue or red bicycle cards were getting a little too boring. Founds some really awesome alternative that will turn any dinner party into an instant success!
The average human being get's bored really easily. In fact, I thought the regular old blue or red bicycle cards were getting a little too boring.
One day Santa Claus went to go say hello to some crocs and gators. Then one lucky gator grabbed hold of poor Santa and became the new Santa Gator Claus. Santa Gator is very lucky because now he will be warmly welcomed into the houses of families with delicious family members, ripe for the picking.
One day Santa Claus went to go say hello to some crocs and gators. Then one lucky gator grabbed hold of poor Santa and became the new Santa Gator Claus.
Can't figure out how to ditch your date for that god-awful Xmas party happening next this weekend? Here's a few good ideas, just to spice things up.
Can't figure out how to ditch your date for that god-awful Xmas party happening next this weekend? Here's a few good ideas, just to spice things up.
Some NY hipsters went back in time with their Hipstamatic iPhones and began to document what life was like in the 70s and 80s New York. Or, maybe, some hipsters were going through old crap to 'find' some art work. These pictures are what they found. I guess any way you tell the story, the bottom line is that the 70s and 80s in New York life was crazy.
You can feel the sense of uneasiness in these pictures, including the ferocity of being on the public transist, even in the black and white photos. I like best that you can sense the analog, print feel, even on your computer screen. Hipstamatic filters sure are getting better :P
What story do you think these pictures are really telling?
Some NY hipsters went back in time with their Hipstamatic iPhones and began to document what life was like in the 70s and 80s New York.
Everybody says that politicians are ugly. This simply isn't true! Look at these hot politicians strutting their stuff!
Everybody says that politicians are ugly. This simply isn't true! Look at these hot politicians strutting their stuff!
When everything seems to be going wrong, it's time to look back at the good that's happened throughout the year. Take a look at some of the world's most inspiring moments of 2012.
When everything seems to be going wrong, it's time to look back at the good that's happened throughout the year. Take a look at some of the world's most inspiring moments of 2012.