FUN HIGH

Creative Japanese Lunch Box Art

2009-04-02T19:27:00.000-07:00

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The Japanese people takes food as a form of art and even their bento (lunch boxes) are beautifully decorated. It certainly heightens the mood of the person who eats the artful food especially children.

Lujan Zoo, Argentina - World's Most Dangerous and Controversial Zoo

2009-04-02T17:03:00.000-07:00

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A controversial zoo in Argentina allows tourists to have extremely close encounters with some of the most dangerous predators in the world.

Here at the Lujan Zoo near Buenos Aires visitors can ride lions, cuddle bears, stroke tigers and feed cheetahs. Cages are accessible to everyone who paid $50 and signed the paper saying that if you are eaten, the Zoo is not responsible. Lujan Zoo is about 50 miles from from Buenos Aires, has an entrance fee of just £5.

Visitors can even pick up the smaller animals and manhandle them at risk to themselves and the creatures. Shockingly there doesn't appear to be much in the way of safety regulations to protect either humans or animals and Internet blogs are littered with pictures of tourists with the animals.

Even children are allowed to enter the lion's cage and fondle a range of animals that have the potential to kill or maim them.

Animal protection charity, The Born Free Foundation, has condemned the zoo and issued a statement to urge tourists not to visit it.
Will Travers, CEO of The Born Free Foundation said: 'Based on what I have seen displayed on the Lujan Zoo website, I am fearful that a terrible accident is going to happen.

'The zoo is, in my view, placing the lives of its visitors at great risk by encouraging them to have 'close encounters' with dangerous, potentially lethal, wild animals.

'Anyone who has any knowledge of big cats will understand that they are wild animals and, as such, as unpredictable.'

Unusual Handbags and Purses

2009-04-02T16:48:00.000-07:00

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Unusual Handbags and Purses

High-Speed Photography by Alan Sailer

2009-04-02T14:15:00.000-07:00

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Alan Sailer has an interesting photostream of slow motion of lean shots through various objects.

Earth Hour 2009

2009-04-02T14:06:00.001-07:00

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It is that time of year again where many people from around the world participate in what is known as Earth Hour. Earth Hour is one hour where people from around the world have the opportunity to switch off their lights for 1 hour.

Earth Hour invites one billion people in more than 2800 cities representing 83 countries to turn off their lights for one hour – tonight, Saturday, March 28 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm in their local time zone. On this day, cities around the world, including Paris, Sydney, London, Cairo, New York, Los Angeles and Cape Town, will join together to demonstrate their commitment to energy conservation and sustainability.

Who Wants Snake Massage

2008-10-04T11:57:00.000-07:00

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Mother monkey saves Baby from Dog

2008-10-04T11:45:00.000-07:00

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Most Beautiful Pictures of Nature

2008-10-02T19:45:00.001-07:00

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Heron Eats A Rabbit

2008-10-02T19:27:00.000-07:00

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Enjoying a leisurely wade in the waters of the Dutch undergrowth this grey heron decided to go in search of lunch when he came across this unsuspecting black rabbit.Undeterred by its size, the grey heron, the largest bird of its kind in Europe, swooped down and gobbled the rabbit up in one mouthful, as these pictures show.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

London Eye - England

2008-10-01T17:13:00.000-07:00

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The London Eye, also called Millennium Wheel is a 135m (443 feet) observation wheel, the tallest in the world. An evolution of the Ferris wheel, the capsules are completely enclosed, mounted on the outside of the frame, and stabilized mechanically rather than being kept level by gravity. The best time to ride (or "fly", as they say) is at sunset, where the views over the illuminated Westminster Palace and Thamas River are spectacular.

The Atlantis Palm Hotel and Resort in Dubai

2008-09-30T19:32:00.001-07:00

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Dubai possesses already world’s most luxury hotel, The Burj al Arab.

Very soon another highest class hotel will be added: the amazing Atlantis The Palm Hotel. It is a hotel with 1729 rooms and 17 restaurants, and will be opened to the public on 24th September. The construction lasted 4 years and cost 1,5 billion dollars.

This hotel is dedicated to water: it has a huge water aquarium under the hotel ( more stocks, 11 billions of water ) and a huge water park near the hotel ( the biggest from Dubai and Middle East ). The 113-acre Atlantis hotel in Dubai is hoping to defy the credit crisis as it opens, with rooms costing up to £13,000 a night.

Unusual Road Marking 'Street Art' by Peter Gibson

2008-09-28T00:57:00.000-07:00

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Peter Gibson, is also known as Roadsworth, is keen that attaches to road markings city of Montreal more than a pretty kettle and a live appearance. He started in 2001 with a drawing on cycle tracks. The artist himself said that he would like to create a new vision for the seemingly everyday things, in particular, and to attract universal attention to the “automobile culture” in general.

In autumn 2004, Peter Gibson was arrested and charged with committing 53 crimes related to the deterioration of road markings, but thanks to the support of residents of the city was relatively lenient sentence.

The World’s Largest Fountain in Dubai

2008-09-28T00:51:00.000-07:00

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Dubai’s prominent developer, Emaar Properties said on Monday it plans to build one of the largest fountains in the world as the centrepiece of its Downtown Burj Dubai project. Arabian Business reveals what the real estate giant has in store.

The fountains, which has yet to be named, will be capable of shooting water over 150 metres into the air, the height of a 50 storey building, and stretch over 275 metres, the length of two football fields.

The $218 million project will be 25 percent larger than the iconic fountains at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

Like the Fountains of Bellagio, Emaar’s fountains will include an integral light and sound show and is expected to become one of Dubai’s major tourist attractions, drawing over 10 million visitors per year.

The fountains will shoot 22,000 gallons of water in the air at any given moment and feature over 6,600 lights and 50 colour projectors.

The fountains have yet to be named and a cash prize of $27,225 has been assigned to the winner of a competition to name the water feature.

The structure is scheduled to be operation by 2009.

Snake Eating Snake (Raw Nature)

2008-09-23T23:35:00.000-07:00

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Snakes eating other species of snakes is not uncommon.In fact some species like
King Kobra feed exclusively on smaller snakes.

21 Extremely Vibrant And Creative Advertisements With Animals

2008-09-23T23:21:00.000-07:00

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I know that creative advertisement post are not unique in these days and you guys saw them very often on various blog as well as you might have seen many post related to creative advertisement at SmashingApps. But our today’s post is different from that. In this, we have covered 21 Extremely Vibrant And Creative Advertisements Acted By Animals. You can see how creative minds can make any advertisement campaign stronger and eye-catchy without having any human in it. In this collection, you will see that every advertisement is conveying the real message to the viewer with attractive presentation. So, enjoy now!

All the images below are copyright of their respected owners and creators. This post is about just to show their creative ideas and inspiration wonders to the world.

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Romantic FM - Throughout the country

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Romantic FM. Throughout the country

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Foundation Nicolas Hulot - Our destinies are linked. Protect biodiversity

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Bureaucracy kills nature - In the food chain of the rain forest, the rubber stamp is the principal predator

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Bureaucracy kills nature - Demand approval for preservation laws of the rain forest

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Greenpeace - Just continue to breath normally. After all, you’re not a fish

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EDF (French Electricity) - If you don’t preserve nature by installing solar panels, who will?

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EDF (French Electricity) - If you don’t preserve nature by installing solar panels, who will?

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EDF (French Electricity) - If you don’t preserve nature by installing solar panels, who will?

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ProWildlife - Help mother nature to fight back

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ProWildlife - Help mother nature to fight back

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Eco India- At least now, plant more trees

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WWF - Stop Global Warming

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WWF - Stop Global Warming

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WWF - Stop Global Warming

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WWF - Fashion claims more victims than you think

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SBP - No insects life

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Eukanuba - Everybody wants to be a dog

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Eukanuba - Everybody wants to be a dog

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Animal Planet - Authentic Wildlife documentaries

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Animal Planet - Authentic Wildlife documentaries

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Wood Carving Masterpieces

2008-09-23T22:55:00.000-07:00

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Different aircraft food

2008-09-21T02:22:00.001-07:00

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Sky Airlines

Etihad Airways

Continental Airlines

Condor

Singapore Airlines

Martinair

Lufthansa

Gulf Air

Emirates Airlines

Swiss International Airlines

Thai Airways

Frog against the sparrow

2008-09-21T02:17:00.000-07:00

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Pictures made of Pictures

2008-09-21T02:13:00.001-07:00

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This is how Mosquitoes Bite

2008-09-21T02:07:00.000-07:00

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Doctor and Patient a Picture Story

2008-09-17T18:59:00.000-07:00

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Amazing Watermelon Art

2008-09-17T18:52:00.001-07:00

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Japan - Country of Fictions

2008-09-17T14:05:00.000-07:00

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Japan is a complex country where the most extreme modernity coexists with an ancient and refined culture. Tokyo has some of the most densely packed districts anywhere, and possibly the most trendy hi-tech consumer society, yet at the same time the traditional world of Japan still lingers there and can be seen by the observant eye. I have found this duality is one of the most fascinating aspects of Japan. Besides the hyper-active city life, there is the serenity of the gardens, the austere elegance of the temples, and a general appreciation of aesthetics, which are so well expressed in Kyoto. Although it is sometimes a strange and disconcerting place, the country is free of petty crime, dishonesty, litter, and rudeness. Although they have embraced the 21st century more than any other nation, Japanese people are governed by traditional social values and etiquette and extend their civility to visitors.

Eye Piercing

2008-09-16T19:51:00.000-07:00

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Perhaps the second rarest form of piercing (cervix piercing being the rarest by my count) — It’s a beautiful piercing that boldly accents the soul’s window, but can definitely be an irritating one to wear!

Face Hair Styles

2008-09-13T23:28:00.000-07:00

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39 Masterpieces Of Creative Advertisements

2008-09-13T15:22:00.000-07:00

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Stuck in the wrong job

FIFA World Cup South Africa - The new home of football

Against Abuse Inc - More than 300,000 children are sexually abused in Germany every year.

National Air Cargo

Animal Planet - Authentic wildlife documentaries

Seiko

Burger King

Lexus LX 570: Safety

World Aids Day

Vanish - Daddy, if mommy still doesn’t know of Vanish, you better wear this

Reef n Beef

Volkswagen - Relax while working

Dove - Unstick your style

Nintendo - GameBoy Advance

Small screen, small movie

World Heart Federation

Museum of Natural History Stuttgart

McDonald - Wake up with the premium roast coffee

Fiat - Uncover life. Fiat stilo with sky window

National Geographic Channel

Career Junction - Put your skills to better use

Brandt - Don’t let smells mix

Mitsubishi Refrigerators - Keep them fresh, not miserable

Traveller Magazine - Discover a whole new world at your fingertips

Healthier Scotland

Nejma Sunflower Cooking Oil

Paws For A Cause

Braun - Why work when you can create?

KitKat - Have a break, Have a KitKat

Nissan

Dunkin’ Donuts - America runs on Dunkin

NSW Police Force - Watch for cars when wearing headphones

Kellogg’s - Hello delicious!

Nintendo - GameBoy Advance

BAD Charity Challenge

Heineken

WWF - Save your forests

ADESF - Stop consuming your body

New Zealand - Country of Grand Scenery

2008-09-13T13:11:00.001-07:00

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New Zealand, about 1,250 mi (2,012 km) southeast of Australia, consists of two main islands and a number of smaller outlying islands so scattered that they range from the tropical to the antarctic. The country is the size of Colorado. New Zealand's two main components are the North Island and the South Island, separated by Cook Strait. The north Island is 515 mi (829 km) long and volcanic in its south-central part. This area contains many hot springs and beautiful geysers. South Island has the Southern Alps along its west coast, with Mount Cook the highest point. Other inhabited islands include Stewart Island, the Chatham islands, and Great Barrier Island. The largest of the uninhabited outlying islands are the Auckland islands , Campbell Island , the Antipodes islands , and the Kermadec islands .New Zealand is a country full of grand scenery, lush landscapes, culture, and a variety of wildlife. The photos found here are an illustration showing the beauty of Aotearoa - New Zealand.

Night Sky - Scene of a Dream

2008-09-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

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Python Eating Golf Balls

2008-09-12T22:36:00.000-07:00

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World's Ugliest Dog Competition 2008

2008-09-11T14:53:00.001-07:00

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The Annual World's Ugliest Dog competition was held in Petaluma, CA on June 20, 2008.
Twelve contenders vied for the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, in California.

Leopard Savaging A Crocodile Caught On Camera

2008-09-10T23:41:00.000-07:00

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The astonishing spectacle of a leopard savaging a crocodile has been captured for the first time on camera.

A series of incredible pictures taken at a South African game reserve document the first known time that a leopard has taken on and defeated one of the fearsome reptiles.

The photographs were taken by Hal Brindley, an American wildlife photographer, who was supposed to be taking pictures of hippos from his car in the Kruger National Park.

The giant cat raced out of cover provided by scrub and bushes to surprise the crocodile, which was swimming nearby.

A terrible and bloody struggle ensued. Eventually, onlookers were amazed to see the leopard drag the crocodile from the water as the reptile fought back.

With the crocodile snapping its powerful jaws furiously, the two animals somersaulted and grappled. Despite the crocodile's huge weight and strength, the leopard had the upper hand catching its prey by the throat.

Eventually the big cat was able to sit on top of the reptile and suffocate it.

In the past, there have been reports of crocodiles killing leopards, but this is believed to the first time that the reverse scenario has been observed.

Mr Brindley said: 'I asked many rangers in South Africa if they had ever heard of anything like this and they all said no.

"It just doesn't make sense. The meat you get out of a crocodile is just not worth the risk it takes a predator to acquire. The whole scene happened in the course of about 5 minutes. Then the leopard was gone.

"I drove away, elated in disbelief. It may have been the most amazing thing I've ever seen."

Ellie Rose, a reptile keeper at London Zoo, said: "Normally, crocodiles are well able to defend themselves against attack. I can't think of any examples of this happening before."

Source: telegraph.co.uk

Russian Ice Sculpture Park 2008

2008-09-10T19:15:00.000-07:00

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Moscow's weather may be hot and humid at the moment, but one part of the city is permanently frozen over. 90 tonnes of ice sculptures are kept below zero at Moscow's Krasnopresnensky Park.

In an ice-museum of over 500 square meters the most popular samples of Russian culture were presented in ice. The facility where the sculptures were kept was cooled using the latest cooling technology, managing to keep the temperature below -10 degrees Celsius.

Flower Carpet 2008

2008-09-09T00:36:00.000-07:00

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The famous Carpet of Flowers covers 3200 square feet right in the center of the Grand'Place, Belgium. This year, it's a traditional carpet: end of the Middle Ages. With a different design each time, it is the work of flower growers from Ghent, the great specialists in growing begonias. These flowers offer a wide range of vivid and glowing colors and easily resist the burning sun. After all, the craftsmen assemble them directly on the cobble-stones of the square without a layer of soil. The colored plant tapestry can be admired best from the balcony of the City Hall, which is open to the public for the occasion.

The World's Strongest Dwarf

2008-09-09T00:14:00.000-07:00

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At just 2ft 9in, Indian muscleman Aditya 'Romeo' Dev is the world's smallest bodybuilder.

Pint-sized Romeo is well-known in his hometown of Phagwara, India - for his ability to lift 1.5kg dumbbells - despite his overall 9kg body weight.

Every day, crowds flock to the local gym to the see the mini-muscleman in training.

Mini muscleman: Romeo, pictured with his trainer Ranjeet Pal, weighs just 1 st 6 lbs.

Muscle man Romeo shows off his moves in the gym

Unlike many dwarfs, Romeo is well proportioned, with a head circumference of 15in and a chest measurement of 20in.

Romeo said: "I've been training as a bodybuilder for the last two years and by now I think I must be the strongest dwarf in the world.

"I have always been fit but since I started working out, I have become famous for my strength.
"My size has never stopped me. I train with dumbbells and do aerobics and dance. People are always pleased to see me. I have been invited on TV shows and dance on stage."

Howzat: Romeo bats away any doubts about his sporting prowess prompted by his size

His trainer Ranjeet Pal spents hours helping his 19-year-old protege build his small muscles to perfection.

"Because of his small size, I don't assign him hard exercises. But Romeo trains more or less the same as anyone else and he's much more determined.

"When he first started, I insisted he did a month of basic exercises like aerobics, push-ups and basic gymnastics to prepare his body.

Possibly the strongest dwarf in the world: Romeo and his 1.5kg dumbbells

"After that, I made lightweight dumbbells and taught him basic weight-lifting exercises to shape his biceps and triceps. His size and his weight were taken care of so that he never hurt himself."

Determined Romeo is hoping to have an entertainment career after performing in many local TV shows.

He said: "I earn good money through my dance and bodybuilding shows but being rich doesn't interest me.

"My dream is to travel a lot - I want to perform in London with my idol, Jazzy-B."

Big dreamer: Romeo hopes to become a famous star both in India and abroad.

Weight lifter: Romeo lifts 1.5kg weights every day.

Cool Airbrush on Hot Cars

2008-09-05T12:37:00.000-07:00

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Under Water Restaurant

2008-09-04T00:24:00.000-07:00

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I love this concept of under water hotel..truely amazing..

Beautiful Decorative Stickers

2008-09-02T23:14:00.000-07:00

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A cool collection of decorative stickers, a Brazilian design group that makes stickers to beautify walls. Not only does it brings life to one’s room, it changes the overall design perspective. It costs around USD200 after conversion which some might feel a bit pricey for a decal.

Different Make up for Movie

2008-09-02T22:03:00.000-07:00

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The World’s Largest Swimming Pool

2008-09-02T21:46:00.001-07:00

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If you like doing laps in the swimming pool, you might want to stock up on the energy drinks before diving in the world’s largest swimming pool in the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Algarrobo, Chile.

It is more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20 acres, had a 115ft deep end and holds 66 million gallons of water.

Yesterday the Guinness Book of Records named the vast pool beside the sea in Chile as the biggest in the world.

Nature’s Best Photography International Awards

2008-09-02T21:31:00.000-07:00

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The Nature's Best Photography concept began with simple yet dynamic goals: To celebrate the beauty and diversity of nature through the art of photography, and to use this far-reaching medium as a creative tool for encouraging greater public interest in outdoor enjoyment and conservation stewardship.

The annual Awards program evolved from this ambitious mission to become one of the most highly respected and visually compelling nature photography competitions in the world. More than 17,000 entries are judged every year.

Operating in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum
of Natural History in Washington, DC, the category Winners and selected Highly Honored photographs are exhibited annually to millions of Museum visitors.

Creative and Funny Photography

2008-09-02T17:49:00.001-07:00

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Corpus Human Body Museum - Netherlands

2008-09-02T17:43:00.001-07:00

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CORPUS is a journey through the human body during which the visitor can see, feel and hear how the human body works and what roles healthy food, healthy life and plenty of exercise plays. CORPUS offers a variety of information and provides education and entertainment with this journey as well as a vast number of permanent and variable exhibitions.

CORPUS has been realised in a 35-meter high transparent building with the contours of the human body projecting from it. The eye-catching building is situated along the A44 highway between Amsterdam and The Hague.

Houston Art Car Parade 2008

2008-09-01T16:09:00.001-07:00

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The Snake Soup

2008-09-01T16:03:00.000-07:00

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London at Night - Aerial Photography by Jason Hawkes

2008-09-01T14:05:00.001-07:00

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The city of London, at night, featuring the financial district, NatWest Tower, and the River Thames.

Big Ben, above the Houses of Parliament.

Commuters and traffic at Oxford Circus.

The financial district, featuring the tip of 30 St. Mary's Axe, known by the nickname "The Gherkin".

A lonely curve of a city street.

The Lloyd's Building, well-lit.

Building site at St George Street and Maddox Street.

The River Thames, featuring Tower Bridge.

Waterloo and Eurostar terminal.

The London Eye on the River Thames.

London's financial district, featuring the Lloyd's Building and The Gherkin.

A junction on the M25 motorway.

The view above Canary Wharf.

Tower Bridge and the Thames.

Canada Tower and neighboring office buildings at Canary Wharf.

Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club.

Waterloo Bridge and the River Thames, also featuring the London Eye (center, seen from the side), the Royal National Theatre, and Waterloo Station.

Piccadilly Circus with the famous Statue of Eros.

A busy roundabout junction.

Creative Sand Sculptures

2008-09-01T01:19:00.000-07:00

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Animal Olympics

2008-09-01T01:10:00.000-07:00

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The Golden Porsche

2008-08-31T22:04:00.001-07:00

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In Russia they drive in solid gold covered Porsche cars. More than 40 pounds of the pure gold was used while decorating this particular car.

Singapore Airlines A380

2008-08-31T21:57:00.001-07:00

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This is called travelling “in Royal style”.

The first Air Bus A380 aircraft was delivered to Singapore Airlines months ago and their maiden flight was from Singapore to Sydney, Australia and the ticket was $10,000. All 455 tickets were sold in no time and all proceeds from it went to charity.