Perched atop a rock pinnacle at the famous Wadi Dhahr Valley, some 15 km away from the capita city of Sana, Yemen, is Dar al-Hajar, better known as the Imam's Rock Palace.
It is an iconic symbol of Yemen, whose picture you can find on postcards and magazines to bills and water bottles.
Perched atop a rock pinnacle at the famous Wadi Dhahr Valley, some 15 km away from the capita city of Sana, Yemen, is Dar al-Hajar, better known as the Imam's Rock Palace.
Photos taken during the last weekend parties in the UK. A centre for drunks was setup in Soho, and in Newcastle, there were over 1,200 emergency calls on Friday alone.
Photos taken during the last weekend parties in the UK. A centre for drunks was setup in Soho, and in Newcastle, there were over 1,200 emergency calls on Friday alone.
In England and Ireland there was a profession that was called Knocker-up or Knocker-upper.
Those were specially trained people who woke everybody up for work, instead of an alarm clock.
She was originated in the time of the Industrial Revolution and existed until the 20's of the 20th century.
This position was occupied mostly by elderly people, but for an additional fee the work was entrusted to the local constable.
In England and Ireland there was a profession that was called Knocker-up or Knocker-upper.
Those were specially trained people who woke everybody up for work, instead of an alarm clock.
See how he smiles, he has reason to be happy.
Famous football player lost almost 15 kg, his waist is 94 cm instead of 107.
He is preparing for the veteran match with Zidane.
See how he smiles, he has reason to be happy.
Famous football player lost almost 15 kg, his waist is 94 cm instead of 107.
He is preparing for the veteran match with Zidane.
In his medical equipment shop in Munich, ocularist Gerhard Greiner makes glass-blown prosthetics for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma, illness or accidents.
Each glass eye takes Mr Greiner about one hour to produce as he painstakingly ensures he gets the right colour for each patient and creates detailed drawing of the veins.
In his medical equipment shop in Munich, ocularist Gerhard Greiner makes glass-blown prosthetics for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma, illness or accidents.
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.
A compilation of hilarious tweets of the year 2012...
A compilation of hilarious tweets of the year 2012...
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.
The Hobbit just came out and it is doing well breaking December box office records. Some of the homies on Reddit began to notice, after seeing the Hobbit for the third time in one day, that some of the scenes from the previews did not make their way to the big screen. Here they are. Did you notice that they were missing?
The Hobbit just came out and it is doing well breaking December box office records. Some of the homies on Reddit began to notice, after seeing the Hobbit for the third time in one day, ...
Time to procrastinate! Funny things can happen if you time your camera's clicker at the right time.
Forget your work and scroll through for a couple minutes.
Time to procrastinate! Funny things can happen if you time your camera's clicker at the right time.
Forget your work and scroll through for a couple minutes.
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....
As Sebastian, from 'The Little Mermaid' once said, everything is better 'unda da sea'. Truely, it just might be. Jason de Caires Taylor the founder and Artistic Director of the Museo Subaquatico de Arte (MUSA) took art to a whole new level. So underground, you'll be submerged in fantastic art.
Mmmhhhhmmm. You know you love it.
As Sebastian, from 'The Little Mermaid' once said, everything is better 'unda da sea'. Truely, it just might be.
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...
MegaFon, the 2nd biggest mobile phone company in Russia, have just released a series of ads promoting mobile phone usage to the general public.
The question, as with all things Russian is: sexy, or creepy?
MegaFon, the 2nd biggest mobile phone company in Russia, have just released a series of ads promoting mobile phone usage to the general public.
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.
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.
