Wednesday 4 August 2010
Antisa Khvichava from a former Soviet republic of Georgia turned 130 years old.The woman was born on July 8, 1880 and she retired from her job as a corn picker in 1965. Now she lives with her 40-year-old grandson.
The longest rabbit ears measured 79 cm (31.125 in) in a complete span on November 1, 2003 at the American Rabbit Breeders Association National Show in Wichita, Kansas, USA. The ears belong to an English Lop called Nipper's Geronimo who is owned by Waymon and Margaret Nipper of Bakersfield, California, USA
Inverse building demolition in London via Neotorama]
Nothing last forever and that includes the most grandiose skyscrapers, luxurious hotels and beloved sports stadiums. It seems amazing at times that so much money, energy and material is invested in structures that ultimately get torn down so quickly. Some of these demolitions are simply damned impressive while other implosions are downright frightening
It's not often nowadays that you see a product that really makes you wonder about the sanity of its creators.
Meet Rinspeed Squba, an electric Lotus Elise that goes up to 75 mph on land ... up to 5mph on water and up to 2mph submerged.
This is one item where you really have to see the video to be impressed. Check out the second one where the intrepid Top Gear magazine reporter takes a drive ... and a dive.
Like the Tesla Roadster it's based on the versatile Lotus Elise. An open model. If they closed the cockpit it would have to weigh tons to offset the bouyancy of the cabin!
Practicality factor about zero, cool factor off the charts. 750,000 British pounds (about $1,250,000) buys you one
Meet Rinspeed Squba, an electric Lotus Elise that goes up to 75 mph on land ... up to 5mph on water and up to 2mph submerged.
This is one item where you really have to see the video to be impressed. Check out the second one where the intrepid Top Gear magazine reporter takes a drive ... and a dive.
Like the Tesla Roadster it's based on the versatile Lotus Elise. An open model. If they closed the cockpit it would have to weigh tons to offset the bouyancy of the cabin!
Practicality factor about zero, cool factor off the charts. 750,000 British pounds (about $1,250,000) buys you one
Mermaid found at Marina Beach.....!
Attached are the pictures of a mermaid found at marina beach (CHENNAI) India last Saturday. The body is preserved in the egmore museum under tight Security. (Note: Mermaid is called as KADAL KANNI in Tamil which is an imaginary Creature described in stories, with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish).