They say the Japanese began to brew saki two thousand years ago and used the human saliva to initiate the process of fermentation. It often is called rice vodka, rice wine, but the cooking process is very similar to regular beer. The process can even be compared to cooking in a restaurant, chef is responsible for everything. Let's take a look at this process.
This giant plant is called Titan Arum. It has blossomed in the botanical garden in Basel, Switzerland. This flower smells like rotten meat, but that did not stop hundreds of curious people to come and enjoy the giant.
Beauty contest was held in the Theater of the Soviet Army. Girls came out on stage in different outfits, including boots and uniform. The competition was attended by 62 girls aged 14 to 25 years. 25-year-old Elina Kireeva from Ufa has won.
These amazing pictures were created by Italian Silvia Cordedda. Do not think that anyone can repeat that with a computer, the final version of the image is made by the person. This is not a photoshop or an illusion. She is just very talanted.
Photos taken by 4-year-old son, whom dad gave a camera.
Toy manufacturer Mattel organized an endeavor where the Guinness World Record for the World's Longest Plastic Toy Train Track was broken in Shanghai, China, on November 24, 2012. A plastic track for Mattel's Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends measuring 2,888 km made up of 13,769 individual sections spanning seven layers beat the previous record set in Odaiba, Japan, by 200 square meters.
Last spring a new unusual dairy farm started to work in the Samara region. The cows of the farm are milked not by people, but by robots. We are going to see how it works. They began from buying a Soviet farm for a song – some semi-destroyed structures sinking in the mud and overgrown with weeds. And here is what they have got today.
Have you ever seen the photos that were taken on a camera with a lot of megapixels? I want to show you something. This camera creates miracles!
There is no denying the certain and absolute populairty that these albums have brought to American culture. However, albums have now become stale, dry, old and boring pieces of art! They are much better once animated.
Forget 50 shades of grey. Capturing some of the most well-known and established actors & musicians in the world, these rare photographs give you a candid insight into their personality – away from the big stage and bright lights of Hollywood. Their unique qualities and genuine character shines through in these, some of the most remarkable photographs ever taken of the rich and famous. Do let us know which are your favs by leaving a comment below!
Here are 9 ways you can have WAY more fun with your iPhone! Did you know you could do all of these things?
Get greasy, dirty, and gross with this post-Thanksgiving collection.
Seriously, would anyone ever use these? Whether useful or ridiculous - here's our take on it.
Going to the dentist really sucks. But if this is your dentist, it can't be that bad.
So, your finals are coming up but you've been slacking. Or maybe you just really suck at math! Here's some snazzy ways to cheat and not get caught!
Basically, put everything in here; turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, salad...!!
These items are not only awesome to look at, but they are completely functional and serve some kind of purpose. Just look at the keyboard grenade if you need proof.
Joe Biden, the most awesome VP ever, has just turned another leaf in the saga that it is life. This is a nice little timeline showing his progression through space and time as he gains experience in politics and years are added to his age.
When Osaka’s baseball stadium closed its doors, it opened the door to a prime redevelopment opportunity in a new commercial district adjacent to Namba Train Station, the first stop from Kansai Airport. Given the location, owner Nankai Electric Railway asked Jon Jerde to create a gateway that would redefine Osaka’s identity. Jerde conceived Namba Parks as a large park, a natural intervention in Osaka’s dense and harsh urban condition. Alongside a 30-story tower, the project features a lifestyle commercial center (with 120 tenants) crowned with a rooftop park that crosses multiple blocks while gradually ascending eight levels.
Simon Beck makes amazing drawings in the winter. It is not what we enjoyed doing in childhood, leaving shoes prints on the snow. This is true art.
This summer was hot, people did what they could to survive. Pour animals, they are so helpless. Do you like the heat? Do you miss it?
Filipino artist Noel Cruz makes wonderful copies of celebrities out of the usual Barbie dolls . He is a recognized master in painting dolls.
