In November 2014, the Netherlands hit the headlines when the country announced that the world’s first solar bike lane is set to open for the public. It seemed to be an exciting albeit outlandish idea at the time, but six months into the trial, the solar road is working even better than expected. Peter … Read more
We all love to know about everything record-breaking, from the world’s largest yoyo to the smallest caravan, or from the person with the longest tongue to the longest jump by a cat. These record-breakers never fail to be so intriguing, to be so fascinating. This wonderful series of photographs taken by Redditor princesspixel shows the … Read more
We love small, sustainable and affordable houses. And why not? With all the innovative fixtures, hidden compartments and fold-out walls that increase the floor area, homeowners can live pretty comfortably inside these tiny homes. Just take a look at this “House on Sleds” below. This tiny house looks like a nondescript utility shed when shuttered … Read more
In France stands one of the oldest and most remarkable churches in the world. The Cathedral of Saint Peter of Beauvais is a stunning 157-foot architectural masterpiece that’s twice older than the United States of America. Its construction started in 1225 where skilled stonemasons worked their hardest and fastest to build (in as little time … Read more
Professor Zhang Lin wanted to live in a house on top of a mountain, but without leaving the city. So he built one on top of a 26th-story residential building in the middle of a bustling city. The neighbors naturally aren’t feeling very zen about it. He didn’t even bother checking with them or the … Read more
The guys from Texas Armoring Corporation (TAC) made this video showing everyone what it’s like to be shot at behind a bulletproof vehicle. Watch. Credit: armoredvehicles [wp_ad_camp_2]