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See-Through Sleeping Capsules Hang 400 Feet Above Peru’s Sacred Valley

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:26:17 +0300

Thrill-seeking travelers can now stay in Skylodge, a trio of transparent pods placed 400 feet (122m) above the ground on a cliff-face in the Peruvian Andes. Located near the city of Cuzco, the three 24 x 8 meter capsules, made from polycarbonate and aluminium, are operated by Peruvian tour company Natura Viva and overlook the spectacular Sacred Valley – a region renowned for its breathtaking scenery, small villages and death-defying roads.

Forget Coffins

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:46:46 +0300

The idea of coming full circle and returning whence we came from is one that appeals to many of us, regardless of our faith (or lack thereof), and this is an idea captured perfectly by this beautiful new burial method developed in Italy. The Capsula Mundi project by designers Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel has developed an organic, biodegradable burial capsule that will turn the deceased’s body into nutrients for a tree that will grow out of their remains.

Time Capsule Found Behind Mirror

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:03:51 +0400

When the new owner of this home took his mirror down in order to paint the wall behind it, he found something completely unexpected.

Time capsule

Mon, 19 May 2014 10:08:50 +0400

This capsule was assembled and buried by Aaron Schaefer on 4/29/93 at 00:00. DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 2050.