Category Archives: Weird and Wonderful

Coolest Sculpture Park You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted on May 13, 2012 by John Reed

““Grade AAAA tourist attraction,” a header proclaimed. The online gallery displayed bland stone sculptures with murkily translated titles” -  http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/life/coolest-sculpture-park-youve-never-heard-921969?hpt=ias_mid  

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The Idea Of Waking Up Under Water!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by John Reed

This ambitious plan to construct underwater hotel accommodation in Dubai still needs to be ratified:  http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=19728

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Historic Images of New York

Posted on April 25, 2012 by John Reed

Every picture tells a story, and this fabulous collection provides a real insight into the way life used to be: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/9223314/Historic-New-York.html?frame=2201669

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“Go To Work On An Egg” – Closer Than You Think!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by John Reed

UK scientists have been working on extracting proteins from to create a starch-based plastic filler from waste egg shells: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/03/tech/eco-egg-plastic/index.html?iid=article_sidebar

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Bridge into the Skies

Posted on April 3, 2012 by John Reed

Another astonishing technological achievement. China has created the highest and longest tunnel-to-tunnel bridge: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/9175337/China-opens-record-breaking-bridge-over-canyon.html

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A Story of Fate

Posted on March 6, 2012 by John Reed

When luck comes this good, you have to start believing in the power of fate: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/06/us-japan-tsunami-baby-idUSTRE82508L20120306

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A Spectacular Start to a Day

Posted on March 5, 2012 by John Reed

From time to time we are reminded of the spectacular force of nature: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/ice-dam-collapses-at-argentine-glacier-20120305-1uc1g.html

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Windfall for Spain

Posted on February 25, 2012 by John Reed

Hardly the stuff to resurrect the ailing Spanish economy, but no doubt this is a welcome find: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1629451/Spain-to-receive-shipwreck-treasure

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Japanese Offer Quickest Route to the Top

Posted on February 7, 2012 by John Reed

Japan continues to astonish with its ability to develop new technologies. I wonder how comfortable a ride this will be?!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/9064044/Worlds-fastest-lift-Mitsubishi-technology-will-see-elevators-travel-at-3281ft-a-minute-in-Japan.html

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Japan’s Robot Farm

Posted on January 6, 2012 by John Reed

Ever at the forefront of technological development, is Japan’s latest experiment going to further disconnect man from the land, or will it cultivate efficiency benefits? http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2012/01/06/2003522579

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