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Here is a fun collection of interesting facts about London. Learn something new!!

Looking for a present for you geeky friend? Go no further! Sculptor Gabriel  has sculpted C-3PO’s head using assorted computer parts, wires, and typewriter pieces. The “C3PO Woody” sculpture is available for purchase on Etsy.

In these inventive photo series “Blocks” by photographer Fabien Nissels, an odd life-sized block man is posed in a variety of everyday situations. Nissels made the block man by photographing a friend from different angles and making 4-sided body part blocks from the photos. Very clever and weird.

San Francisco is famous for it's crazy parades, bizarre festivals, and weird races. Here's another annual event of amazing fun, hundreds of people dressed in costumes gather together  and race using the most ridiculous children's bikes they could find.  

These pictures were posted by the writer and director of The Sandlot, David Mickey Evans. He said that he had several "GIANT THE BEAST PUPPETS" built for the movie. One was a completely articulated "Giant The Beast Head" and another was a full over-sized "Giant The Beast Puppet Suit" brought to life by two brave puppeteers actually inside the suit.

Smithsonian Magazine announced its 10th annual photo contest finalists. From unbelievable shots of the desert colors in Namibia to awe-inspiring views of the Milky Way at night, the array of photographs reflect a stunning cross-section of images around the world.

There is only one thing people enjoy more than hearing about celebrities and the is making stuff up about celebrities. Most of the talk about celebrities is pretty easy to determine if it is fake or true but some of these urban legends can become really random and ridiculous. Some people chose to believe them others clearly don't. Ill let you decide. This is a list of 10 of the most ridiculous celebrity urban legends going around today.

By author: "This graphic novel is a personal project made aside from my daily work as an illustrator. I tried to depict in it a difficult theme but a one witch is close to my heart : the way children are affected by a negative ambient at home, and social difficulties they can endure in consequences. I'm always shocked when I meet parents who send unconsciously their violence, pessimism or sadness to their children. This novel is not really a mental answer to it, just a heart reaction. "

Anna Piaggi was well-known in the fashion world for being an authoritative expert on style. See her own unusual fashion choices here…

What a lot of people don't know is fast food menus go beyond what you see on the wall. Most fast food places have a secret menu with delicious meals on it. Here are 10 of the best fast food secret menu items available. If you didn't know about these then you should go out and try them all soon. They are amazing.

Very impressive collection of modern video games in Atari Cartridge art. If you are a gamer you will appreciate this. Too cool. Nice redesigns.

In 1924, the then-luxurious Hotel (Refugio d)el Salto was inaugurated on the cliff facing the waterfall but due to contamination of the river water, believed to be a result of the popular locale, it was closed in the early 90′s. There has been talk of reopening it and restoring it to its former glory (but as a museum or even a police station) which might help rid the place of its apparent ghosts. They are said to haunt the hotel and according to the caretaker, are believed to be from the old days when bar fights on the second story would end up on its balcony, sometimes resulting in a drunk patron losing more than the fight.

Aren't you tired to see what your friends eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day long through out dozens of social networks? Well I wouldn't be as annoyed if they would get creative as Ida Skivines from Norway. She recreated famous works of art by Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, and more on Instagram as part of the Art Toast Project. Learn, you slackers:)

Back in March a tiny wooden door was discovered at the base of an elm tree in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The door has become a bit of a destination for park visitors, who have been leaving behind notes, coins, acorns, and other trinkets inside the tree. The mystery door is located in the park Concourse near the De Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences.

Attention geeks! Now you don't have to worry about all those bullies around you! With this kind of toy you are gonna be the one to be scared of. Especially for you... well and for the 2013 MOCathalon contes, Captain Infinity recreated Han Solo’s DL-44 heavy blaster pistol using LEGO bricks. Enjoy, don't get carried away though:)

In the charmingly surreal sculpture series “SEKAI” (“World”) by Japanese artist Maico Akiba, tiny populated worlds sprout out of the backs of animals. The detailed mini worlds include people, cars, structures, and thick vegetation. And you can have the minified versions of sculptures as a cell phone strap!

Cinemagraphs are photographic images in which select areas are animated. Fashion photographer Jamie Beck pioneered the technique. This beautiful video was directed by Ian and Cooper. It's made for "Back to Me" song by Joel Compass and tells a dark tale about father and son through a montage of cinemagraphs. Check it out!

Let’s face it, people tend to love their cars. A lot. You only have to watch shows like Pimp My Ride to see how utterly over-the-top people can go in order to make their 4 wheeled machines stand out from the crowd. So with that in mind, we’ve picked 14 vans which have been pimped out, souped up and sprayed painted to within an inch of their lives. We’re going to reserve judgement on the designs themselves, but we have to admit there are certainly more than few “interesting” artworks on display!

Inventive British street artist and illustrator extraordinaire David Shillinglaw is one of the few graffiti artists, who’s colourful work can be seen in some of the most remote and unusual locations in the world. “Life is a struggle. For everyone. From the smallest insect to the greatest beast, we are determined by the success we seek, and how, in turn we measure that success. Each of us experiencing ups and downs. Peaks and troughs. Like a game of snakes and ladders.” - David Shillinglaw You’ll see his imagination not only colouring the streets of London and Paris, but also places like Kosovo, Gambia and even Cape Town. His eceletic mix of fonts, words, faces and limbs form his unique and signature style – it’s striking, energetic, seriously cool and a hell of a lot of fun.

Even today there is so little we truly understand about our universe, it’s untapped mysterious and the existence of extraterrestrial life. So you can imagine that back in 1939 when space exploration and telescopes were much less evolved, creative individuals like illustrator Frank R. Paul were given free rein to fill the void of expectation. Working with the likes of famous science fiction writers Ray Bradbury, Forrest J Ackerman and Arthur C. Clarke, he created his own perception of how the aliens of Mars, Neptune or Venus might appear. Would they be threatening or welcoming? Would they be robots or creatures? Would they be armed or unarmed? And how would man react to meeting them? Through his colorful and vibrant art, Frank R. Paul has attempted to answer some of these questions. You can see the full range of his work here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joebehr/sets/72157624487397272/detail/

Little Free Library is a creative idea, thought up by Todd Bol and Rick Brooks, that aims to promote literacy and bring communities together by putting up mini libraries in neighborhoods around the world. Started in 2009, it's a nonprofit that seeks to place these small, accessible book exchange boxes right in front of a house or on a street corner. (Take a book, return a book.) You can buy a box directly from the Little Free Library website, download plans on how to build one, or completely make one yourself.

London-based artist Joe Fenton continues to mesmerize us with his skilled hand and imaginative mind at work on the latest addition to his ongoing series titled The Landing. The artist has just recently completed the second and biggest panel of his large-scale triptych. The first two of his three-part drawings feature his signature monochromatic style in graphite on paper.

Meet the real life mermaid who swims with jellyfish and can hold her breath under water for up to five minutes Linden Wolbert travels the world as a full time professional mermaid and uses her custom-made 6ft tail to propel her through the water. The 32-year-old freediver and model can swim to depths of 115ft and uses her skills to promote ocean conservation and education.

New York-based artist Nathan Manire approaches his Dot Portraits with an abstract, graphic process. He uses large dots and a broad color palette to build his subjects' faces with watercolors. Up close, viewers see colorful circles, neatly arranged in organized rows. To more fully appreciate Manire's pointillist techniques, viewers need to squint their eyes or step back from the image in order to see the faces emerge from the large patterns of circular shapes.

For the person who loves flowers but just can't keep them alive (for longer than a day) there are paper flowers by Frances & Francis. These beautiful works of art are handcrafted using just paper and then attached to actual twigs. Frances & Francis is run by Helen Frances, a paper artist living just north of London in St. Albans. (The second Francis is a tribute to her grandfather who was an encouraging figure in her life.)

While this Inception-style piece of public art is trippy enough, know the backstory and you'll appreciate it even more. Artist Jordan Seiler of Public Ad Campaign is known for taking over public spaces that's run over with advertising. Back in 2008, he created a public installation, on New York's Spring and Bowery phone booth, where he placed his signature weave pattern on the sides of the booth. After it was taken down, he decided to put up another installation, this time with a photo of the last takeover.

The cement factory conversion by Ricardo Bofill in Barcelona, Spain is one of the most interesting the Sifter has seen to date. With over 30 silos, multiple buildings and towering ceilings throughout, the space is incredibly raw and presents countless design challenges. Now a multi-purpose facility with an office, residence, exhibition space and more, this is an incredibly unique property with equally an equally dramatic landscape and views of the beautiful Barcelona. Enjoy!

These are some cool shower curtains. Some of them are creepy and some of them are very funny. Which one is your favorite? Pretty awesome home decor don't you think.

Life of gypsies as seen by the German photographer Joakim Eskildsen who spent several years living with gypsies in the different countries of Europe and in India.

The space was originally intended as a place for Walt Disney and his family to stay at when they visited the theme park. Take a journey inside. Would you like to stay here?

A collection of very cool fashion cinemagraphs. Gif's are the new way to sell fashion. Slight movement adds to the style. Check it out.

A compilation of awesome thing from all around the world.

Hey, we have found and endless source of chocolate! Well, almost. Take a look at this nice trick and learn how you can impress your friends.

Here is the Boeing 747 from the 2005 War of the Worlds movie. The plane was bought by Steven Spielberg for $2 million. Then it was demolished and left lying as if it fell down on the houses. Impressive.

To most men, nothing is sexier than a cute girl in a miniskirt. However, for most girls, few things are more irritating than constantly having to pull down that miniskirt that keeps riding up after every stride, and constantly having to make sure your lady parts aren’t on show for the world to see. The male reporter, Hatopon, who is no stranger to crossdressing, tried on a miniskirt to see what it’s like. The following is a list of the things he realized after wearing a miniskirt for the first (but probably not last) time in his life.