Somewhere in the world this is probably a delicacy.
28 February 2009
15 February 2009
Cool Dollhouses
Via and excerpted from DarkRoastedBlend:
Colleen Moore's Fairy Dollhouse
One of the more celebrated doll houses lives in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Created by legendary silent picture actress Colleen Moore with the set designer Harold Grieve, the fairy castle is a magnificent work of art as well deliriously scaled precision. Towering more than eight feet tall, the house features murals painted by someone you may have heard of (Walt Disney), chandeliers with real diamonds, the tiniest Bible ever written, tapestries featuring the smallest recorded stitches, a library of more than 100 hand-printed books, a pure silver bathtub (with running water), and still more amazing treasures and exquisite details.
Queen's Miniature Windsor Castle
Created in 1924, Queen Mary’s Dolls' House has a pedigree worthy of any stately home in England; the queen’s cousin, Princess Marie Louise, commissioned the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens to construct it.But the Queen’s dollhouse was more than a plaything. It was, and still is, a frozen moment in British history, a miniature collection of the pride of the empire with works and features showcasing the best the country had to offer. Like Colleen Moore’s castle, the library had an extensive collection of handwritten books, but because she was the queen, after all, the royal doll house’s library had unique works by Kipling and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Moore’s house had running water, but the queen’s house not only had that but a flushable loo, too. And that’s not all: the floors were done in fine woods and marble, the kitchen sported a working coffee mill, and even the wine cellar featured bottles containing real wines.
Colleen Moore's Fairy Dollhouse
One of the more celebrated doll houses lives in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Created by legendary silent picture actress Colleen Moore with the set designer Harold Grieve, the fairy castle is a magnificent work of art as well deliriously scaled precision. Towering more than eight feet tall, the house features murals painted by someone you may have heard of (Walt Disney), chandeliers with real diamonds, the tiniest Bible ever written, tapestries featuring the smallest recorded stitches, a library of more than 100 hand-printed books, a pure silver bathtub (with running water), and still more amazing treasures and exquisite details.
Queen's Miniature Windsor Castle
Created in 1924, Queen Mary’s Dolls' House has a pedigree worthy of any stately home in England; the queen’s cousin, Princess Marie Louise, commissioned the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens to construct it.But the Queen’s dollhouse was more than a plaything. It was, and still is, a frozen moment in British history, a miniature collection of the pride of the empire with works and features showcasing the best the country had to offer. Like Colleen Moore’s castle, the library had an extensive collection of handwritten books, but because she was the queen, after all, the royal doll house’s library had unique works by Kipling and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Moore’s house had running water, but the queen’s house not only had that but a flushable loo, too. And that’s not all: the floors were done in fine woods and marble, the kitchen sported a working coffee mill, and even the wine cellar featured bottles containing real wines.
Helicopter Aerobatics
Charlie Zimmermann, German helicopter aerobatic champion. A slightly long video, but amazing how close he gets to the ground and the trees. At one point you see the blades of the chopper just a few feet from the ground as he banks. Almost like being in the channel leading to the Death Star's reactor.
Hyundai Car Stunts
Syncronized driving, jumping and other stunts, similar to those in The Saab Suite, Isuzu Dancing in Paris Ad and the earlier Synchronized Off-Roading posts.
Skydiving from one plane to another
Apparently this is not just for James Bond anymore...
Skydiver Greg Gasson from the Discovery Channel's Stunt Junkies show
Skydiver Greg Gasson from the Discovery Channel's Stunt Junkies show
Superb Dressage
Andreas Helgstrand on Blue Hors Matine at the Freestyle Dressage event of The World Equestrian Games. Beautiful.
14 February 2009
10 February 2009
If you can't afford fireworks
Just splash hot molten metal against a wall:
A hot and dangerous celebration at China's traditional Lantern Festival, as metal scraps are heated to 1,300 degrees centigrade, splashing sparks during the night of China's full moon. Less expensive than fireworks, "Dashuhua" is a tradition at risk, as none of the younger generation are yet able to perform the art.
A hot and dangerous celebration at China's traditional Lantern Festival, as metal scraps are heated to 1,300 degrees centigrade, splashing sparks during the night of China's full moon. Less expensive than fireworks, "Dashuhua" is a tradition at risk, as none of the younger generation are yet able to perform the art.
09 February 2009
04 February 2009
Water Surge
Blows off the top of a drainage manhole and disables a car, and then afterwards nearly drowns out the guy in the car...
Being angry only makes it worse...
A guy is unhappy about his speeding ticket but loses the argument with the police officer, and goes to drive away. Apparently he was still to angry to think straight.
01 February 2009
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