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To most of us, a narrow gap between two large buildings is well . . . . . Just a gap. However, Warsaw-based architect Jakum Szczesny saw it as an opportunity to create so...

The Principality of Monaco is often called a playground for the rich and famous - A place where everything is larger than life, even accidents. For how else can you expla...

Remember the young that lost its way and came ashore New Zealand's North Shore in search of food? Well it seems like 'Happy Feet' as it has been affectionately named, is...

Most people are familiar with the Mexican State of Chihuahua, thanks to its namesake dog - However, very few know that it is home to one of the most amazing natural wonde...

In the market for an extra-special, one-of-a-kind Apple device? Then you may want to check out the newly unveiled iPad 2 - Gold History Edition that incorporates the prec...

On June 26th, French artist/entertainer Jean-Pierre Blanchard, stunned the guests that had gathered for the annual Swiss Venture Award ceremony in Zurich, by painting a p...

It seems as though marathons and e-mail please are not enough to raise money for charity these days. First, there was the British teenager who 'biked' over water, now an...

If you happen to be flying over Abu Dhabi's Al Futaisi Island you may see the name 'HAMAD' etched in bold letters across the sand - No, this is not a new country, but the...

If you were anywhere near the Thames River in Southern England last week, you probably witnessed a very historical event - Swan Upping, the annual counting of swans that...

Over the years, we have come across some bizarre competitions ranging from nettle eating to toe wrestling and even pillow fighting. However, one of the strangest and in o...

To say that eight-year old Mr. Pip is not a very happy kitty cat, is an understatement. The Burmese Persian crossbreed constantly has a scowl on his face and it's not jus...

Girl power was quite apparent at the Mountain View headquarters of search engine giant Google last week, as officials got ready to announce the winner of its first global...

Earlier this week, British teenager Matt Whitehurst stunned the world with pictures of himself traversing across the 1.25-mile long, 75-feet deep Lake Buttermere in Cumbr...

One of the biggest gripes most skateboarders have is that the sport cannot be pursued on a whim. Sure you can skateboard on your sidewalk or down a neighborhood hill, but...

Ever dreamt of riding a roller coaster that can take you straight up and drop you straight down? The recently opened Takabisha coaster at Japan's Fuji-Q Highland Amusemen...

If you are one of those unfortunate souls that is constantly getting bitten by pesky mosquitoes here's a suggestion - Clean those stinky feet. At least that's what Dr. Fr...

If you are one of those rare people who need an excuse to eat ice cream, here's one - It's National Ice Cream day - So go ahead and have a scoop or two, or if you can get...

Conservationists all over the world are cheering the discovery of what appears to be a thriving colony of Snow Leopards in a remote mountainous area of Afghanistan.

The 5,000-year old spiritual practice of Yoga that originated in Ancient India, has come a long way. Fans can now select from a wide range of exercise choices that range...

What do Vancouver-based artists Paul and Russell of Metro DS do when they are not building 'technically challenging projects with uniquely stylish designs'? They dream up...

What if we told you that sand that you are accustomed to seeing on the beach is not really a mundane light brown, but a mix of bright colors that resembles gems? While it...

Some enterprising US scientists have re-discovered an elusive glow-in-the dark mushroom that was last seen 171 years ago. English Botanist George Gardner stumbled upon it...

On July 7th, three-time world champion Taig Khris set a new world record for the longest roller-skate jump. The 35-year-old French daredevil, thrilled the throng of peopl...