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Aston Martin DB4 - A Brief History

2013-02-22T13:33:00.000-08:00

The beautiful and very exclusive Aston Martin DB4 was launched in September 1958. It went on sale at the price of £3976, or to put that into some perspective about seven times the price of a Morris Minor. The DB4 was quite different from previous Aston Martin models - the new four-seater bodywork had been styled by Touring of Milan, and was constructed around their Patented "Superleggera" steel frame and mounted to a steel platform chassis. Power was from a double overhead camshaft 3.7 litre straight six engine that produced around 240 bhp, giving this car rapid acceleration and a top speed of 140mph. Four wheel disc brakes were standard fitment and steering was for the first time on a road going Aston, by rack and pinion. The very well appointed interior featured leather seating and comprehensive instrumentation. Optional extras available at the time included overdrive, electric windows, and a limited slip differential. A year after its launch the DB4 was joined by the DB4 GT. This car featured a shorter wheelbase and a 302bhp engine which raised the typical top speed to over 150mph, and dramatically improved acceleration - I say typical top speed because there was a choice of five different rear axle ratios on the GT. A drophead coupe version of the DB4 was introduced in 1961. Also in 1961 a higher performance DB4 was launched with a 266 bhp engine, and this was known as the DB4 Vantage, but an option for this car was the GT's 302 bhp engine, there were but a handful of these ever made though. Interestingly a few DB4's were produced featuring bodywork designed by Zagato which were intended for circuit use, and these cars were lower and shorter than the other DB4 cars, and had few interior appointments. Minor trim and styling changes were made throoughout the production of the DB4 range which was discontinued in 1963 when it was replaced by the DB5 after approximately 1100 had been built.

Chickens can live without a Head

2013-02-22T03:26:00.001-08:00

Chickens can live without a Head If the brain stem is left intact after beheading a chicken, it can continue to live quite in harmony. There is one documented case of a headless chicken, the Miracle Mike, who lived for an impressive 18 months without a head. The famous story was born when a farmer, Lloyd Olsen, missed his axe and the brain stem of Mike was left intact, leaving one ear and most of the brain stem intact. The Headless Chicken was fed with a mixture of milk and water with an eye dropper.

The Blue Lagoon

2013-02-22T03:16:00.000-08:00

I'm not really one for communal soaking but you can’t really come to Iceland and not go to the Blue Lagoon, it’s just not done. And unlike the tubs at the spa at the Hilton which I visited last night, this promised to be spacious and interesting (as opposed to awkward and an invasion of personal space [sat in a tub with four other ladies in a nicely designed room which contained three other tubs which were also packed; sitting in what was at best a six-person hot-tub with strangers isn’t really my cup of tea. To be fair though, there were two nice, young therapists giving in-tub neck massages - from outside the tub- and getting a neck massage while soaking is a wonderful thing, regardless of others soaking next to you]). So the Blue Lagoon is a must, and I was definitely looking forward to the excursion.

Heart Touching Story

2013-02-22T03:12:00.001-08:00

For the past 6 years, a German shepherd called Capitán has slept next to the grave of his owner every night at 6 pm. His owner, Miguel Guzmán died in 2006. Capitán, the dog, disappeared while the family attended the funeral services. A week later relatives of Guzmán were visiting the cemetery when they were astounded to find the dog next to the owner's grave. The cemetery director says that the dog comes around each night at 6 pm, and has done so for the past 6 years...!

Transparent Phones in 2013

2013-02-22T03:08:00.001-08:00

Taiwan-based Polytron Technologies may have the next leap forward in cell phones, promising a transparent mobile by the end of 2013. The device still has some parts that are not transparent, including a SD card and SIM card. The microphone, camera, and batteries are also visible, and will be hidden behind a dark glass cover when the model goes into production.

Bubble Eye Goldfish

2013-02-22T03:05:00.000-08:00

The most intriguing feature of the Bubble Eye Goldfish are its bubbles. The bubbles on the Water-Bubble Eye Goldfish begin to develop at an age of 6-9 months. By the time they are 2 years old, the bubbles are very large. These water-filled bubbles get so big in fact, that the fish has trouble seeing and can even have a hard time swimming because of them. Although these are very intriguing looking fancy goldfish, their bubble sacs are easily broken. The sacs are notorious for getting caught in the water uptake valves of aquarium filters. It helps to have a foam cover over the valve to help prevent this. Most the time broken bubbles will grow back, but sometimes they may not grow back at all. And when they do grow back, they are a different shape and size and won't match their other bubble. Broken bubbles heal slowly and are subject to infection!

Go Green

2013-02-22T03:02:00.000-08:00

This unusual tunnel can be seen in California's Sequoia National Park.The drive is cut through the tree trunk of a Sequoia which fell in 1937. Instead of removing it from the road, the park administration decided to cut a tunnel in it. It's 5.18 m. (17 ft.) wide and 2.44 m. (8 ft.) high.

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge- Tunnel

2013-02-22T02:51:00.002-08:00

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is a 23-mile(37 km) long fixed link crossing the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and connecting the Delmarva Peninsula's Eastern Shore of Virginia with Virginia Beach and the metropolitan area of Hampton Roads, Virginia. It replaced vehicle ferry services which operated from South Hampton Roads and from the Virginia Peninsula from the 1930 s until completion of the bridge-tunnel in 1964.

The World Largest Sandal

2013-02-22T02:46:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for summer? Here's the World's Largest Sandal for you to use....hehehhe!

The world's largest sandal was made by a Colombian man. It was 6.6 m long, 2 m wide and 3.5 mt tall.

Scoga foss, Iceland

2013-02-21T20:18:00.001-08:00

Skógafoss is a waterfall situated in the south of Iceland. It is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country with a width of 25 meters (82 feet) and a drop of 60 m (200 ft). Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days.

Power of Papaya

2013-02-21T20:04:00.000-08:00

Such a delicious and amazing fruit, papaya can decrease your chance of getting cataracts, help you to lose weight, and build up your immune system, for starters. It’s delicious in a salad, with yogurt, in a smoothie, or all by itself. If you are not sure, use my rule of thumb, buy 2, give them a solid try in a couple ways, then see how much you like it!

TITANIC

2012-09-22T06:38:00.005-07:00

100 years old paper...

The front page of the April 16, 1912 evening edition of the Boston Globe, detailing the Titanic Disaster is shown. The page is among a collection of newspapers covering the event that will be among the artifacts put up on the block by Bonhams during their “R.M.S. Titanic: 100 Years of Fact and Fiction” auction in New York.

TITANIC Ticket of 1912.

Valparaiso, Chile

2012-09-22T06:04:00.002-07:00

Valparaíso is a city of around 300,000 on the Pacific coast of Central Chile. Frequently referred to as simply Valpo, it is located approximately 120km west of the capital, Santiago de Chile. The city is widely known for its bohemian culture, brightly colored houses, and beautiful seaside views.

Also called “the jewel of the Pacific”, Valparaiso is the second largest city in Chile. Located approximately 120km of the capital, the city center features cobbled streets and some unique architecture. All the tourist attractions in the city are located along these alleyways. Nestled between the sea and the coastal mountain range, Valparaiso is one of the main seaports of Chile.

The magnificent "KyaikTiyo" Pagoda

2012-09-22T05:54:00.005-07:00

The magnificent "KyaikTiyo" Pagoda is a stupa sits on top of a huge Boulder covered in gold leaf, which balances on the edge of a cliff at the top of Kyaikto Mountain. Kyaik-Tiyo is a place of pilgrimage for all Buddhists in Myanmar/Burma/. People say this rock keep the balance because of one single hair of the Buddha.

Canton Tower, China

2012-09-22T05:51:00.003-07:00

Canton Tower, formerly Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower, is an observation tower in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou, historically known as Canton or Kwangchow, Guangdong, China. The tower was topped out in 2009 and it became operational on 29 September 2010 for the 2010 Asian Games. The tower briefly held the title of tallest tower in the world, replacing the CN Tower, before being surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree in 2011. It is the tallest structure in China and the fourth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. It is named after the traditional European name of the city.

Reed Flute Cave Limestone in Guilin, Guangxi, China.

2012-09-22T05:49:00.001-07:00

It is a landmark and tourist attraction in Guilin, Guangxi, China. It is a natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting and has been one of Guilin’s most interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It is over 180 million years old. The cave got its name from the type of reed growing outside, which can be made into melodious flutes. Reed Flute Cave is filled with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations in weird and wonderful shapes. Inside, there are more than 70 inscriptions written in ink, which can be dated back as far as 792 AD in the Tang Dynasty.

The corn towers(Marina Tower), chicago

2012-09-22T05:45:00.000-07:00

The Marina Towers are two corn cob-shaped condominium buildings that are located along the north bank of the Chicago River. At the time of their completion in 1962, the two towers were both the tallest residential buildings as well as the tallest reinforced concrete structures in the world. Today, their unique architectural design combined with their prominent positioning on the river make them readily identifiable to city-dwellers far and wide.

World's Largest Hand

2012-09-22T05:29:00.000-07:00

Lui Hua suffers from a rare condition known as macrodactyly. When he was hospitalized in Shanghai on July 2007, his left thumb measured 10.2 inches and his index finger measured close to 12. On July 20 surgeons undertook a seven-hour operation to reduce the size of Liu's fingers and thumb. Doctors removed 11 pounds of flesh and bone in the procedure. A second surgery is scheduled to take place. Enlarged limbs can be caused by a number of medical conditions. Lymphedema is perhaps the most common cause and results in some extraordinarily enlarged limbs.

MIRACLE OF LIFE

2012-09-22T05:22:00.000-07:00

Twin girls, Brielle and Kyrie, were born 12 weeks ahead of their due date. Needing intensive care, they were placed in separate incubators.

Kyrie began to gain weight and her health stabilized. But Brielle, born only 2 lbs, had trouble breathing, heart problems and other complications. She was not expected to live.

Their nurse did everything she could to make Brielle’s health better, but nothing she did was helping her. With nothing else to do, their nurse went against hospital policy and decided to place both babies in the same incubator.

She left the twin girls to sleep and when when she returned she found a sight she could not believe. She called all the nurses and doctors and this is what they saw (refer to the picture above).

As Brielle got closer to her sister, Kyrie put her small little arm around her, as if to hug and support her sister. From that moment on, Brielle’s breathing and heart rate stabilized and her health became normal.

Well, I was wondering hows it possible..It seems too miraculous to be true..

A little bit of tender love goes a long way. Show affection to all

Sadhu Amar Bharati

2012-09-22T00:51:00.000-07:00

Sadhu Amar Bharati - The Indian Man Who Raised His Right Hand For 38 Years

Sadhu Amar Bharati is an Indian holy man who claims he has kept his right hand raised in the air since 1973. Now, 38 years later, his hand is just a useless piece of skin and bone, but has become a symbol for Shiva worshipers around India.

Until 1970, Amar Bharati was an average middle-class man who lived a normal life. He had a job, a home, a wife and three children, but none of that mattered when he woke up one morning and decided to leave everything behind and dedicate his life to serving the Hindu god Shiva. He began wandering the roads of India dressed in his simple Sadhu clothes and carrying only his trusty Trishula (a metal trident). After three years, in 1973, Amar realized he was still too connected to the fading luxury and pleasures of mortal life, and decided to separate himself from them by raising his right arm and keeping it raised. 38 years later, his arm is still up and he couldn’t use it, even if he wanted to.

Other sources claim Amar Bharati felt disillusioned by all the fighting going on in the world, and decided to raise his right arm for peace. A respected Sadhu at the Kumbh Mela, in Haridwar, Amar has inspired other Sadhus to raise their arms for peace and harmony, and some of them have kept them raised for the last seven, thirteen, even 25 years. But doing something like this doesn’t just mean giving up the functionality of an important body part, it also implies dealing with a lot of pain. Bharati himself says he went through excruciating pain for a long time, but not anymore. That’s because his arm is completely atrophied and stuck in a bizarre, semi-vertical position, a useless bony structure ending in thick, twisted nails that he never clips.