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Gigantic 16th Century Brick And Stone Sculpture Of A Guardian Colossus

Just north of Florence, Italy lies a beautiful park with a rich historical background – the Park of Pratolino. In 1568, the estate was bought by Francesco I de Medici and named it Medicean Paggeria of Pratolino. It is said that the Grand Duke of Tusc...

Stefano Boeri Looks To Bring His Vertical Forest Plan To Africa With New Project

Italian architect Stefano Boeri, the mind behind the Bosco Verticale in Milan and the Ca’ Delle Alzaie in Treviso, continues to promote sustainable residential buildings. He is best known for his innovative vertical forest projects. The first example...

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Exciting Hotel Design Features A Glass Pool Protruding 2,000Ft Above Norwegian Fjords

The primary purpose of hotels is to provide a comfortable accommodation and other services to travelers and those who are looking for a relaxing lodging. But this cliff concept boutique hotel will give guests a thrilling experience rather than a rela...

Seesaws Built On The Border Wall Of US And Mexico Get Children Playing Together From Both Sides

Could you, for one moment, think back to the early days of your childhood? You could imagine yourself playing in playgrounds with friends. You were all having fun — either on the swings or the seesaw. But, you probably would never imagine seeing a se...

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The Same Family Have Operated The Oldest Hotel In The World For Over 1300 Years

Do you know the secret to have a successful and long-lasting business? If not, you can ask the family running the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Kyoto, Japan. It’s a hot springs hotel, having been operated for over 1300 years now by 52 generations of de...

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Heartbreaking Memorial Commemorates The 82 Children That Were Handed Over To The Nazis And Killed

Do you know the story behind this sculpture of the children of Lidice Village in Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic)? One of the deadliest battles in the history of mankind is World War II. Around 50 to 85 million people were killed because of such merc...

45 Instances Where Nature Won The Battle Against Civilization

When we come to think of it, we're really acting as if we want to leave our mark on this planet as much as possible. And yet, the reality is, this Earth is only temporary. Through time, we see Nature reclaiming and taking over the marks that we have ...

Designer Libero Rutilo Reuses Plastic Bottles For His Stylish 3D-Printed Vases To Help Reduce Waste

Libero Rutilo took the liberty to create 3D vases by recycling plastic bottles. The result? A project that has given a significant chance and purpose for PET bottles to be reused. People would typically just throw these products. But, thanks to Rutil...

Sculptor Darius Hulea “Draws” Portraits Of Historical Figures Using Industrial Metal Wires

Traditionally, sculptors are using conventional materials such as plaster, concrete, wood, solid metal, and stones in creating sculptures. But contemporary sculptors are slowly embracing other unorthodox materials such as paper and glass. Over the ye...

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A Bookstore In China Has Created A Beautiful Chandelier That Looks Like Sheets of Paper Floating In Mid-Air

There’s no doubt about it. China is on a mission to build the most beautiful bookstores in the world. We were fascinated by the Zhongshuge Bookstore in Chongqing, China where visitors are drawn into a different dimension through optical illusions. No...

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Ceramicist Designs Vases That When Put Together Create Optical Illusions Using The Space Between Them

Optical illusion is a type of visual art that typically gives the viewer the impression of hidden images or movement of patterns. One of the earliest examples of optical illusion is the Rubin’s vase which was developed by Danish psychologist Edgar Ru...

Upgrade Your Home With A Stylish Modern 6-Person Swing Table

Are you tired and bored of your usual dining experience? With this 6-person swing table, you’ll never want to get up from your dining seat ever again. This is because this dining table has swings for the chairs, adding a new exciting twist to ordinar...

A Full-Size Volkswagen Camper Has Been Made Using 400,000 LEGO Bricks Complete With Retro Interior

What if you had the chance to build a full size LEGO Volkswagen Camper, would you? The company LEGO has certified master makers of anything LEGO. And, two of them embarked on a fantastic journey. Guess what they did — they worked on creating a repli...

A Group Of 7 Women Have Built Their Dream Retirement Home To Live Their Last Days Together

A lot of people are anxious about a seemingly inevitable experience of loneliness when they reach old age. And yet, a group consisting of 7 girl friends have vowed to live the last days of their lives together. These ladies, coming from Guangzhou, Ch...

Volkswagen Have Upgraded Their Classic Campervan With A Futuristic Look That Runs On Electricity

Would you happen to be interested in an electric vehicle that's both classic and also futuristic? That's the Volkswagen Type 20. Do you want to know more about it? If so, read on. Volkswagen camper vans coming from the 1960s have always fascinated p...