Amazing World

How Amir Hussain aced cricket with no arms

2016-03-04T22:02:00.001-08:00

An accident at a saw mill left an eight-year-old Amir Hussain Lone without his arms. For three years after, he struggled in a hospital as he recovered. However, from a time when people suggested to his father that he “get rid of him”, Amir has become a pride for his family.

From south Kashmir’s Bijbehara, Amir not only managed to make his feet double as his hands, but even learnt to swim and play cricket. Now 26, he is the captain of Jammu and Kashmir’s para cricket team.

“After the accident, people told my father that I will become a burden on him. I thought, no, I will not let that happen and decided to fight,” says Amir.

While he adopted his swimming style by imitating a duck, Amir practised to hold the bat between his chin and shoulder to hit the ball. Using the same two toes -- the big toe and second toe -- of his right foot with which he eats, writes and shaves, Amir delivers his “in and out-swings”. He, in fact, fares much better than many of his four-limbed peers.

Amir Hussain Lone uses his legs as his hands, eating, shaving, writing with his first two toes on his right leg.

“First I thought that he will have to be provided a lot of help, because, without arms, he won’t be able to do anything. But then he started to do everything by himself using his feet. And it was his amazing capacity to adapt and learn things without his arms,” said his father, Bashir Ahmad Lone, who remembered how some people advised him to abandon the boy.

“Immediately after the accident, people told me that he is of no use and that I should get rid of him. But I backed him all through this and even sold my agricultural land for his treatment,” said Bashir.

While Amir’s father struggled financially, Amir himself was trying to cope at school. A class 3 student at the time of the accident, he recalls how his teacher told him to go home. The general attitude of people towards him made Amir even more determined to do well in life.

Amir Hussain’s unusual technique involves holding the bat between his neck and shoulder and bowling with his toes using a sweeping leg movement.

He studied till college level where a teacher discovered his cricketing talent and introduced him to para cricket. Steely reserve and practice eventually made him team captain. It also made him a mini celebrity among his friends and family.

“Whenever life pushes me down, I remember the struggle and success of Amir. He is a real inspiration,” said a friend from Amir’s village.

For Amir however, things will never be easy. And he rues the government’s lack of industry in improving conditions for people like him.

“The government is neither serious about the welfare of the disabled nor is it concerned about the promotion of para cricket in the state. Our para team is not provided with a coach. I teach my players myself,” he said, adding that he will continue with the sport as any other job would be hard to land at this point. Amir hopes to eventually get a job under the sports or disability quota so he can better concentrate on his game.

5 Great Ways To Repel Mosquitoes

2014-05-11T10:19:00.004-07:00

Are you sick of having to use expensive spray and lotions to get rid of Mosquitoes? Many insect repellants smell terrible and can not be used by people with sensitive skin. Traditional mosquito coils that can be burnt also pollute your air with a smoky odour. Here are 5 great ways to repel Mosquitoes that won’t make you want to leave with them.
1. Simple Homemade Mosquito Trap^This homemade mosquito trap is easy to put together and it works really well. All you need to create one of this is a used soft drink bottle, brown sugar, yeast, water and scissors. ^ Here are the instructions.^ This works because the solution is able to slowly produce carbon dioxide. This entices the mosquitoes into the bottle where they become trapped.
2. Citronella Candles ^ Citronella candles repel mosquitoes and they are very simple to use. Just light them the same way you light a normal candle. They come in all shapes and sizes > Search for Citronella Candles
3. Homemade Essential Oil Bug SprayIf you prefer to use a spray you can create your own spray using essential oil. There are some great recipes at wellnessmama.com
4. Homemade Herb Bug SprayDried lavender smells much better than some of the bug sprays that are available. With > this great recipe you can create a spray that will keep the mosquitoes away and smell great. If you don’t like lavender there are a variety of other herbs that will work just as well.
5. Natural RepellentsThere are lots of natural ways to repel Mosquitoes. A great idea if you want to avoid harsh chemicals. Some of these are quite surprising. If you have a large mosquito problem you might want to invest in a fruit tree. This will attract fruit bats. One single bat can eat hundreds of mosquitoes every night. Planting basil, marigolds or rosemary will also help keep mosquitoes away. For more natural mosquito repellent ideas go to accidentallygreen.com.

What were the parents thinking? Terrifying video shows children on safari hanging out of a car window to photograph

2014-01-25T02:31:00.000-08:00

These images show the terrifying moment a lion turned on a pair of children hanging out of their car window to photograph it.

The children, a boy and a girl, were allowed to get within metres of two of the deadly animals in Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Fortunately, after the male growled and lurched at the pair, it turned around to leave the scene with its female companion.

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The adults in this car have been criticised for allowing the children to lean out and photograph these lions

They got to within metres of the deadly animal, which growled and lurched at them after a minute

The car pulled up close to the wild animals after another vehicle had moved on.

The children appeared to use a camera and a tablet device to photograph and possibly video the creatures. Another electronic device is visible poking through the front window.

America's amazing Top luxury malls

2014-01-23T15:43:00.000-08:00

The mall used to be a place to pick up a pair of khakis. But now, many malls have had some "work done" . . . facelifts, renovations and major makeovers, aimed at seducing high-end shoppers. This trend has freshened up retail with an overwhelming selection of top-tier global brands. In fact, today's "luxury malls" are providing services worthy of the finest five-star hotels, including concierges who'll get tickets and book restaurants; personal shoppers; exclusive lounges; and fine dining options.

A shopper used to have to travel overseas to purchase the finest French and Italian designer shoes, handbags and clothing, but now the best luxury malls in America rival world-class shopping avenues in Paris and Milan. There's no passport required, however, and there's plenty of valet parking, so this is a great time to start experiencing shopping like a VIP.

BEVERLY CENTER, LOS ANGELES

Lucky shoppers who can afford to splurge have a wealth of options when it comes to luxury malls in america. The Beverly Center in Los Angeles frequently hosts celebrity events, so you never know who you'll rub elbows with while shopping

Beverly Center is situated in star-studded Los Angeles, so expect some Hollywood glamour, diva-type amenities and lots of celebrity-hosted events. Their concierge can arrange for a car or limo service, or drive into the Grand Valet and go express direct to Level 7, called the Luxury Wing. There's shopping assistance in Korean, Chinese, Japanese and six other languages, and 100 stores accept the Union Pay card used by international clients. Personal stylists who often work for top celebrities are available to shop with or style you. If you've shopped until you're ready to drop, Beverly Center can even arrange the Penthouse Suite at the elegant Sofitel Hotel, right next door.

Shop: Saint Laurent, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace Collection, Halston Heritage and Salvatore Ferragamo.

THE SHOPS AT CRYSTALS AT CITYCENTER, LAS VEGAS

Expect over-the-top style with your shopping in Las Vegas. The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter look like a 21st century park with a flower carpet, ice sculptures, a multi-faceted glass canopy and a three-story sculptural Tree House – every time you visit it's a new, interactive experience. World-renowned artist Dale Chihuly's dynamic glass sculptures add to the excitement, along with rotating fashion exhibits. The exceptional concierge service can secure reservations at restaurants and shows within the MGM Resorts International collection and personal shoppers will bring the latest to you. With an accent on sustainability -- it's the world's largest LEED Gold certified retail district -- they offer electric vehicle charging within the complimentary 24-hour valet. The largest Louis Vuitton store in North America is here, plus more high-end flagship stores than any other shopping center in America.

Shop: Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, H. Stern, Bulgari, Cartier, Tom Ford, Emilio Pucci, Marni, Lanvin and Tourbillon.

SOUTH COAST PLAZA, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF.

South Coast Plaza, in upscale Orange County, beckons you to relax and shop in style in their Access Lounge. The elegantly decorated VIP shopping suite -- with a Zen room for her and a flat screen TV for him -- features complimentary champagne and refreshments. Their dedicated concierge can make reservations for restaurants and theaters, and their stylists assist international clients in Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish and Farsi. Many of their boutiques will take merchandise along with a tailor off-site to accommodate guests staying at nearby luxury resorts.

Shop: Calypso St. Barth, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Christian Louboutin, La Perla, Roger Vivier, Patek Philippe, Valentino.

THE SHOPS AT BRAVERN, BELLEVUE, WASH.

A jewel nestled in Seattle's wealthy Bellevue section, The Shops at Bravern is the destination for the young, entrepreneurial tech community looking to upgrade their casual style. This outdoor, European-inspired village with inside and outside fireplaces even welcomes shoppers' dogs. An outpost of New York's David Barton Gym is on-site so you can work out with a trainer. Afterwards, get pampered with a deluxe spa treatment at the Red Door Spa. Finish off the night at Wild Ginger, one of Seattle's top five restaurants.

Shop: Jimmy Choo, Hermès, Neiman Marcus, Wolford, Louis Vuitton and David Lawrence Boutique, who carries labels Viktor & Rolf and Hervé Léger.

AMERICANA MANHASSET, MANHASSET, N.Y.

Designed by internationally acclaimed "starchitect" Peter Marino, Americana Manhasset is on the tony North Shore of Long Island, only 20 minutes from New York City. Worlds away from a concrete box, the modern glass buildings in the open air are surrounded by seasonally landscaped gardens. Unlike other malls, there are no department stores here.

Settle into the private shopping suite to review clothing, get a wardrobe consult, or partake of custom tailoring; a personal shopper has access to every label in every store. The one-of-a-kind 14,000 square foot Hirschleifers multi-brand boutique satisfies even the most demanding fashionista.

Shop with an Italian slant: Brunello Cucinelli, Etro, Bottega Veneta, Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Loro Piana, Prada ... then stop off at the Cipollini Trattoria & Bar.

BAL HARBOUR SHOPS, BAL HARBOUR, FLA.

The exclusive shops in Florida's sunny Bal Harbour are nestled in between koi ponds and palm trees. Famous for their concept stores, one-of-a-kind merchandise and limited edition items, Bal Harbour tantalizes shoppers with a constantly updated website. Consumers literally fly in from all over the world to peruse the high-fashion goods here, often having been titillated by Bal Harbour magazine, a trend-packed fashion glossy which promotes the mall and its luminary designers.

The Neiman Marcus store and the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort have just partnered to provide a unique "Closet Service" where guests can have wardrobe pieces pre-selected especially for them; they can expect to find the items in their room upon check-in.

Shop: Moncler, Alexander McQueen, Piaget, de Grisogono, Graff, Versace, Miu Miu, Carolina Herrera, Escada, Roberto Cavalli, the new Chanel boutique.

SANTA MONICA PLACE, SANTA MONICA, CALIF.

If you like to shop inhaling fresh sea air, two blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Place is perfect. The third floor open-air rooftop deck features "The Market" a gourmet, artisanal delight of local and organic food offerings. There's even a raw food restaurant. You may want to catch a professional level class at the Gourmandise School of Sweets and Savories should you tire of shopping. A money exchange buys and sells more than 80 currencies and their concierge can book tours and sporting events.

Shop: Louis Vuitton, Kitson, Burberry, Ted Baker London, Tiffany & Co., Barney's CO-OP, All Saints Spitalfields.

Amazing Girl Drawing

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Amazing Round Kick

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Volcano From Space

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Stone Car

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THE TOP 10 MOST INSPIRATIONAL YOUTUBE VIDEOS OF ALL TIME

2013-11-30T12:48:00.002-08:00

When your day seems like it couldn’t get any worse — you spilled coffee on yourself, you were late to work AND had a giant coffee stain on your pant leg — instead of losing your mind at the first person you see, switch on your computer and take 15 minutes to look through NMR’s list of the top 10 most inspirational YouTube videos of all time.

While it can be a challenge to remain calm when life’s irritations begin to overwhelm you, in the big scheme of things being stuck in L.A. traffic or finding yourself in an elevator with the awkward kid from your office aren’t really the worst things in the world. The videos below capture some of life’s most incredible moments from the indescribable bond of animals and their rescuers to the incredible strength of the human spirit to overcome it’s physical limitations. While some days can go by in the blink of an eye, I hope these videos inspire you to appreciate the simple moments of happiness in your own life and learn from the incredible stories of others.

THE AMAZING TRANSFORMATION OF A GUY WHO DIDN’T GIVE UP

HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT

I LOVE LIVING LIFE

40 INSPIRATIONAL SPEECHES IN 2 MINUTES

CHRISTIAN THE LION — REUNITED

THE LAST LECTURE

IF I SHOULD HAVE A DAUGHTER…

“FAILURE”

FACING THE GIANTS

DANCE PARTY

Amazing YouTube Geek Week videos you can't afford to miss

2013-11-29T12:23:00.000-08:00

If you’ve missed YouTube’s comedy week, be not afeared: we’ve trawled the 'Tube for the best videos and compiled them for your viewing pleasure. Get your geekiest gear on and settle into nerdvana.

METHAMPHETAMINE ON A CHILD'S TOY

If you’ve seen Breaking Bad this recap, drawn entirely on Etch-A-Sketch, will be a geekily breathtaking trip down memory lane. If you’ve not seen Breaking Bad, shame on you. And with the final season airing Sunday 11 August, you’d better get catching up. It's truly one of history's greatest TV shows.

KNIGHTMARE REDUX

Any self-respecting geek over the age of 25 will have loved Knightmare as a child. For the rest of you, it was an adventure game show that used cutting-edge special effects (for the '90s) to send young nerds into a land of dungeons and dragons. Wearing a helmet to blind them, the contestants were directed by their team mates from the safety of a room in the 'tower' while they risked pitfalls, dragon breath and demon magic. This version features Isy Suttie (aka Dobby) from Peep Show and a re-shot intro scene – with all the magic of the original.

Now, if anyone can explain to us that face that gradually fell apart between on-screen events, please do.

A GIANT ROBOT MECH

Yes, they went and built a giant mech armour suit. Yes it’s terrifying, and yes we want one. Built at the Stan Winston School of Character Arts, it’s more for film features than to, say, police the streets like ED-209 or fight an alien invasion – but it’s nice to know it’s there if we need it.

10 INCREDIBLE COSPLAY OUTFITS, WITH SOME HARRY POTTER STARS

How do you make a good video about people dressing up as film and TV characters? Get yourself some former wizards to present it, of course – in this case Harry Potter’s Weasley twins. From Iron Man to Edward Scissorhands, these are the best of the best in the faintly unsettling but utterly compelling world of cosplay.

HOW TO MAKE A VIRAL VIDEO: SMASH MOUTH PARODY

If a meme is meta and this video is a meta piece about making memes, does that makes these meta meta meme memes? We don’t know, but we enjoyed spotting the many nods to the internet's most famous sons and daughters. How many can you spot?

DOES ALIEN MAKE YOU HUNGRY?

The last thing most sane people will think after seeing an alien rip through a man's torso is "crikey, that looks tasty". Bite Club will change the way you think by training you to make a delicious version of the chestburst scene from Alien. In space, nobody can hear you eating cream.

BEWARE THE MINECRAFT TROLLS

In the world of Minecraft, not everyone is there to have a good time and make blocky, pixellated friends. ZexyZek, for example, is there to torment everyone – but he does it with such humour that we can’t help but like him.

ASHENS AND THE QUEST FOR THE GAMECHILD

If you have a 90 minutes spare, this made-for-Youtube movie is well worth a watch. Ashens is on a quest to find the legendary electronic tat known as the GameChild. Witty, engaging and mysterious, it's everything you’d expect to get from a film you pay for, but more geeky, and free.

10 REASONS TO LOVE SCIENCE

Quantum levitation, super-speed free-falling, liquids in zero gravity and more visually spectacular scientific experiments to remind you how amazing the universe is. As if you need reminding.

Amazing Pictures of New York City

2013-11-29T12:18:00.002-08:00

New York City, one of the most beautiful places on Earth is the center of much activity. From arts to business and science, a lot goes on in NYC. Many photographers have tried to capture the gorgeousness of the city.

If you have never been to NYC or you are an NYC resident wanting to fall in love with your city again, take a look at the amazing NYC pictures below.

Sunset over the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan

Brooklyn Bridge

Manhattan

Is It The End Of Days?

Rent

Night Fall

New York, New York

Alone

Builders at the Empire State Building

A Bouquet For You

Bike & Bus

The World Trade Center Site

Sunrise Over New York

42nd Street Canyon

City @ Sunset

New York City at Night

New York – Manhattan Bridge

Top of the Empire State II

The Empire

New York – West Side Story

Statue of Liberty

Blue York

Broadway

Central Park, slotmachines NYC

New York Violet Sunset

Wet New York

Times Square New York Black White and Yellow Taxi Cab

The Golden Hall of Grand Central Terminal

Candlelight III Bar

New York, New York

City Hall Park Fountain

NYC Fire Escapes

NYC Viewing Sky Scrapers from Top

Central Park In Winter

Brooklyn Bridge at Night

Christmas At Rockefeller Center

Manhattan, NYC

A Day at Central Park

Skyscraper in Black and White

An Outside View from Somebody’s Office

Amazing Pics

2013-11-10T01:59:00.002-08:00

Beautiful Mountainous Scenery Photo – Only in Canada

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Wonderful Picture of Autumn-Winter in Michigan, USA

Incredible Photograph Taken Underneath a Breaking Wave off the Coast of Hawaii

Beautiful Photo of South Bank Parklands – Brisbane, Australia

Impressive Mercedes-Benz Billboard in Greece

Cool Red Suspension Bridge Extending Across a Huge River in South America

Gorgeous Picture as a Rainbow and Lightning Appear Over Manilla, Philippines

Gorgeous Picture as a Rainbow and Lightning Appear Over Manilla, Philippines
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Great Pic of a Forest of Birch Trees in Colorado, USA

Great Pic of a Forest of Birch Trees in Colorado, USA
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Amazing Image of a Man Spear-Fishing off The Coast of Jamaica

Incredible Photo of Sunrise over Manhattan, New York

Beautiful Sunset Pictured as It Rides a Wave in California, USA

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Beautiful Sunset Pictured as It Rides a Wave in California, USA
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Amazing Photo of The Romsdalseggen Ridge in Norway

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Amazing Photo of The Romsdalseggen Ridge in Norway
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Beautiful Photo Taken in Situ Gunung Park, Indonesia

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Beautiful Photo Taken in Situ Gunung Park, Indonesia

The Gunbarrel Highway in Western Australia – Literally in The Middle of Nowhere

Stunning Photo of a Winter Lake in Canada – Beautiful

Incredible Shot of Cliff-side Houses in the City of Ronda, Spain – Would You Live Here

Awesome Photo Taken on a Beach in California, USA

Crazy Beautiful Image of Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran

Farmers Review an Incoming Storm in Nebraska, USA

The Beautiful Stain-Glass Ceiling of Thanksgiving Chapel – Dallas, Texas

Tree-climbing goats

2013-11-05T05:09:00.001-08:00

In Morocco, the native Tamri goats are so enticed by the berries of Argan trees that they have become adept at climbing the branches to reach their food. Even stranger still, the goats' droppings contain seed kernels which local farmers then grind into an oil that is used in cooking and cosmetics

These 23 Photos Were Taken A SECOND Before Disaster Struck. OMG!

2013-11-04T08:43:00.002-08:00

Each of us experience embarrassment from time to time… but it’s NOTHING like what these 23 people had to live through. Moments after these pictures were taken, their worlds were ripped apart. And it’s absolutely hilarious. It seriously doesn’t get better than this.

1. Taken before he had to sit on a donut for the rest of the year.

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2. Taken before the dog got seriously addicted to chips

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3. Taken before deciding to never forgive her brother for a stupid idea

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4. Taken before gravity finally won

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5. Taken before she realized jumping off of a swing was a really stupid idea

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6. Taken before that lady even realized she was falling

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7. Taken before some hot surfer chicks got a little cooled off

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8. Taken before realizing just HOW MUCH this was going to hurt

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9. Taken before an awful chain reaction involving a bottle of Sriacha and a pile of mattresses

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10. Taken before realizing BMX was maybe just not for him

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11. Taken before that pesky wasp destroyed their worlds

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12. Taken before saying maybe the bag broke

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13. Taken before everyone else got covered in slobber

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14. Taken before he ruined her night

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15. Taken before making their teen daughter hate them

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16. Taken before realizing maybe going to a concert was a bad idea

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17. Taken before spending thousands on facial reconstruction sugery

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18. Taken before an awful, awful fight

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19. Taken before deciding to maybe put the goat back outside

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20. Taken before realizing that she was on FIRE that night… literally

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21. Taken before getting 240 likes on Facebook

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22. Taken before the most epic snowball fight of all time

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23. Taken before thinking about how holding onto the bike is probably a good idea

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These 29 Photos Will Make You Look At Least Twice.

2013-11-04T08:41:00.002-08:00

Each and every one of these 29 pictures will make you say WTF. It’s hard to see, but they are all amazing optical illusions that were created on accident. You’ll have to do a double-take just to notice. They are all awesome, although I do feel bad for the poor women who accidentally look naked. Oops!

That man is not sliding down the river.

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That’s NOT an extremely provocative woman.

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That’s not a mystical, floating lady.

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That baby doesn’t have a big bottom.

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That’s not a magical giant kneeling on the water.

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That’s not a boyfriend hugging his girlfriend.

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That’s not REALLY a convertible.

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That’s not a dog commuting to work.

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That’s not what you think it is in the mirror…

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That’s not a lady-dog spending her afternoon fishing.

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That’s not a baby with a man’s head.

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That’s not a zebra centaur woman. I think.

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That’s not a big man with a tiny head.

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That’s not a one-headed monster.

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That’s not the pose that you think it is – the girl on the right isn’t in the air.

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That’s not an alien horse.

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That girl isn’t carrying her boyfriend.

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That’s not Liev Schreiber with really pretty legs.

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That kid doesn’t have REALLY long arms.

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That is not a tiny man riding a woman off into the sunset.

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That’s not a faked picture.

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That’s not a giant seagull.

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That’s not a mythological creature, it’s just two cats.

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That’s not a man with super fancy legs.

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That guy isn’t just a painting.

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That’s not a SUPER old basketball player.

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That’s definitely not a naked woman.

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That’s not a picture of the world’s most terrifying child

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That’s not his stump of a hand.

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That’s not an armed fish.

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Beauty of Google Map

2013-11-04T08:34:00.002-08:00

A friend told me to go to a certain latitude and longitude on Google Maps. When I noticed it seemed to be in the middle of an African desert, I thought he was just sending nonsense. But when I zoomed in, my mind was blown. I noticed a tiny icon that looked like an airplane.

So I did some more research and discovered there’s an incredibly tragic and beautiful story behind it. Here it is, from start to finish.

UTA Flight 772 was a scheduled flight operating from Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo to Paris CDG airport in France.

This is the flight path. UTA Flight 772 was a scheduled flight operating from Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo to Paris CDG airport in France. The flight never made it. All on board perished.

Eighteen years later, families of the victims gathered at the crash site to build a memorial.

Due to the remoteness of the location, pieces of the wreckage could still be found at the site.

The memorial was created by Les Familles de l’Attentat du DC-10 d’UTA, an association of the victims’ families along with the help of local inhabitants.

The memorial was built mostly by hand and uses dark stones to create a 200-foot diameter circle

The Tenere region is one of the most inaccessible places on the planet. The stones were trucked to the site from over 70 kilometers away.

The memorial was built over the course of two months in May and June of 2007.

170 broken mirrors, representing each victim, were placed around the circumference of the memorial.

The memorial is anchored by the starboard wing of the aircraft which was trucked to the site from 10 miles away. Workers had to dig up the wing and empty it of sand.

The memorial was partly funded by the $170 million compensation package provided by the Libyan government.

The completed memorial.

The memorial can be seen from Google Earth and Google Maps.

Six Libyans were ultimately convicted of this terrorist attack. They used a suitcase bomb to blow up the plane, which resulted in 155 passengers and 15 crew members meeting their demise.

Even in the face of this tragedy, the families constructed this beautiful memorial to never forget what happened. They will live on in their hearts, in the desert, and even on Google Earth forever.

50 Animated Gifs for Every Situation Ever

2013-11-03T03:25:00.005-08:00

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then an animated gif must be worth some kind of number I can’t even begin to comprehend. If you’ve ever found yourself browsing the Internet and felt compelled to respond with a witty reply, only to come up: wow, mind. blown., golf clap, etc. Then these animated gifs are for you!

With the simple copy and paste of one of the images below you can make your feelings resonate while bathing in the adulation of Internet pundits the world over.

1. When your mind is blown

2. When you’re feeling sarcastic

3. When you’re feeling proud of yourself

4. When you’ve had enough Internet for the day

5. When you see something that pleases only you

6. When you want to slowly back in/out of a conversation

7. When something deserves a thumbs down

8. When you can’t believe what you just saw

9. When you are in complete agreement

10. When someone needs to GTFO

11. When you are genuinely surprised

12. When someone needs to stop complaining

13. When you are feeling utter disappointment

14. When someone needs to mind their own business

15. When you regret nothing

16. When you are feeling happy

17. When someone makes a witty comeback

18. When swag is oozing out of every pore

19. When you’re not sure what you just heard

20. When something is about to be be good

21. When you are getting progressively angrier

22. When Haters are Gonna Hate

23. When You Can’t Decide

24. When something is absolutely perfecft

25. When you agree, but not really

26. When Something Goes Your Way

27. When Even the Cat is Surprised

28. When you approve of someone’s comment

29. When you are in deep thought

30. When You Are Truly Bewildered

31. When You Were ‘That’ Close

32. When you are unimpressed

33. When You Don’t Want Someone to Say Something

34. When something you thought would suck was actually decent

35. When someone really needs to go f*ck themselves

36. When you’re feeling like a boss

37. When your planet needs you

38. When you’re feeling lonely

39. When you’re feeling creepy

40. When you require the highest of fives

41. When you are so happy you can’t control yourself

42. When someone is coming at you

43. When you are absolutely terrified

44. When you are listening to an argument

45. When it’s time to leave

46. When you’re feeling bored

47. When FML happens

48. When someone does something awesome

49. When you are finished

50. When everything goes according to plan

Best Animated Gifs Of All Time

2013-11-02T06:57:00.001-07:00

These are my all-time favorite animated gifs. They are funny, creative, interesting and extremely watchable. If you were to ask me, I'd go so far as to say these are the best animated gifs ever created. Obviously this page takes a few seconds to load. Any of the images can be clicked on and brought up on their own page.

6th sense.

F your cake day.

Dick bird.

Oooh.

My face after finding out a co-worker was fired for masturbating at work.

WTF.

Friday.

21 Facts About Dogs That Will Blow Your Mind

2013-11-02T06:40:00.001-07:00

Everyone knows that Irish Wolfhounds are the biggest dogs in the land and that a dog’s brain is specialized for scent, but here are a few quirky and mind-blowing facts that you probably don’t know related to our beloved pups.

Fact #21: Dogs are capable of understanding up to 250 words and gestures, can count up to five and can perform simple mathematical calculations. The average dog is as intelligent as a two-year-old child.(Source.)

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Fact #20: Some stray Russian dogs have figured out how to use the subway system in order to travel to more populated areas in search of food. (Source.)

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Fact #19: Dogs don’t enjoy being hugged as much as humans and other primates. Canines interpret putting a limb over another animal as a sign of dominance. (Source.)

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Fact #18: Two stray dogs in Afghanistan saved 50 American soliders. A Facebook group raised $21,000 to bring the dogs back to the US and reunite them with the soldiers.(Source.)

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Fact #17: The Beatles song “A day in the Life” has an extra high-pitched whistle, audible only to dogs. It was recorded by Paul McCartney for the enjoyment of his Shetland sheepdog.(Source.)

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Fact #16: This pup, Nesbit, earned over one million Delta airline miles in his life and had his own frequent flier card.(Source.)

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Fact #15: One of Michael Vick’s former fighting dogs, Leo, went on to be a therapy dog who comforted dying children.(Source.)

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Fact #14: Service dogs are trained to know when they are on duty. When their harness is on, they know it’s business time. When you take it off, the pups immediately become playful and energetic.(Source.)

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Fact #13: Tiger Woods stuttered as a child and used to talk to his dog until he fell asleep in an effort to get rid of it.(Source.)

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Fact #12: Seeing eye dogs pee and poo on command so that their owners can clean up after them. Male dogs are also trained to do their business without lifting their leg.(Source.)

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Fact #11:In ancient China, an emperor’s last line of defense was a small Pekingese dog literally hidden up his sleeve.(Source.)

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Fact #10: When Lord Byron was informed that his dog was not allowed to come with him to Cambridge Trinity College, he retaliated by bringing a bear instead.(Source.)

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Fact #9: In 1860′s San Francisco, two stray dogs who were best friends became local celebrities. Their exploits were celebrated in local papers and they were granted immunity from the city’s dog catchers. (Source.)

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Fact #8: There is a dog-shaped building in New Zealand.(Source.)

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Fact #7: This dog, Naki’o, lost all of his legs to frostbite in Colorado, but now has four prosthetic legs and can run around like normal.(Source.)

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Fact #6: The wetness of a dog’s nose is essential for determining what direction a smell is coming from.(Source.)

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Fact #5: Hyenas aren’t actually dogs. They are more closely related to cats.(Source.)

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Fact #4: Spiked dog collars were invented in ancient Greece and were originally designed to protect dogs throats from wolf attacks.(Source.)

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Fact #3: Baks the blind boxer has a seeing eye goose named Buttons. Buttons the four-year-old goose leads her pup around everywhere either by hanging onto him with her neck, or by honking to tell him which way to go.(Source.)

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Fact #2: ‘Frito Feet’ is the name of the phenomenon in which the bacteria on a dog’s paws cause them to smell like corn chips. Because a pup’s feet are in constant contact with the ground, they pick up tons of microorganisms in their paws. When dogs cool off by sweating through the pads of their feet, the combo of moisture and bacteria releaces a nutty, popcorn-like aroma. Basically it’s dog B.O.(Source.)

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Fact #1: Dogs drink water by using forming the back of their tongue into a mini cup.(Source.)

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The Amazing World Of Dogs In Photography

2013-11-02T06:31:00.001-07:00

5 Best Places To Visit in Argentina

2013-11-01T21:08:00.001-07:00

Argentina is very popular and is up there with the best tourist destinations in the world. It is well-known for its natural scenery, modern cities, fashion, and much more. Most people like to visit this place to enjoy the most amazing and diverse cultures in the South America. In this article, you will see some places that you need to visit when you are in this beautiful country.

Buenos Aires

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This is the first city that you have to visit as it is the capital city of Argentina. This city is very popular for its fashion, modern art and its traditional local beef and wines. Many tourists also like to visit Buenos Aires because it known as the home of the worlds most romantic dance, the tango.
While visiting make sure that you take a trip to the presidential palace (Casa Rosada), not only is it beautiful but it also has a museum containing important objects from former presidents of Argentina. Another great place that you need to visit when you are at Buenos Aires is the La Recoleta Cemetery, it’s the final resting place for many Argentina’s elite’s, including Eva Peron (I’m not one for going anywhere near cemeteries but it really is quite a stunning place).
If you like some of the more touristy stuff then don’t forget to visit the boutiques at Palermo Viejo, famous antique stores in the San Telmo market and in terms of foods and beverages, the local eateries and bars will really impress!

Iguazu Falls

When you are visiting Argentina, you have to visit this Iguazu Falls as it offers the most unique scenery in the whole country. Many people regard this fall as being one of the most powerful and beautiful waterfalls in the world (I would definitely agree). There are many bridges and trails that allow visitors to see the falls from any angles, but quite possibly the best place for you to see the wonder of the Iguazu falls is the ‘Devil’s Throat’ (Garganta del Diablo).
While you’re at the falls it’s worth visiting the famous bird park, especially if you have children with you because the will love it. It’s not just birds either, there are many endangered and rare species and wild animals at the park.

Hill of Seven Colors (Cerro de los Siete Colores)

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If you are interested in more natural beauty, you should definitely visit the Hill of Seven Colors. This is one of the most spectacular natural miracles of the world, you are able to see the layers of several colors over these hills in a way you would thing is impossible. Different colors are formed by the accumulation of river and sea sediments through some complex geological processes over a huge amount of time. The perfect time to visit is in the morning so you get to watch the sun as it rises and fills the hills with color.

Los Glaciares National Park

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This national park is located on the famous Patagonia region. It is very popular as a tourist destination because it allows visitors to enjoy the opportunity of walking on the stable glaciers. There are several local tour operators which offer famous boat trips for visitors to enjoy amazing views and see the true beauty of the glaciers. The park is actually around 1.5 million acres. However, a lot of areas are closed to public mainly for preservation reasons.

Valdes peninsula

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Another one of Argentina’s more beautiful locations, here you can enjoy the mixture of stunning reefs and towering cliffs surrounded by fabulous ocean. This is considered as one of the best wildlife habitats in the world, so important that it is listed as a World Heritage Site. There are many exotic animals to see along the Valdes peninsula, for example: sea lions, penguins, whales, seals and many more. During certain seasons you also get some amazing whale-watching opportunities.
Those are our 5 best places to visit in Argentina. Obviously there are many other beautiful places to visit in Argentina, these are just our favourite! The best thing you can do is visit one of these places then find your own way and discover everything this amazing country has to offer for yourself. Try to plan as much as you can before going so you have an idea of what you want to see, but its always good to add in a little bit of adventure while you are there. It really is one of the best tourist destination countries in the world!

The Great Barrier Reef Australia

2013-11-01T21:05:00.000-07:00

The Great Barrier Reef Australia is one of the exquisite natural wonders of this world. It is the largest coral reef system that is made up of nearly 3000 individual reefs and 900 islands that copver more than 2,600 km over an area oof 344,400 square kilometers. Viewing it from a distance, you will understand why it is one of the most sought after attractions in Australia as it seeps incredible scenery and unique tranquility that can only be experienced here. It is even bigger than the Great Wall of China.

About the Great Barrier Reef Australia

It stretches over 800 miles and runs almost parallel to Queensland coast from Bundaberg a coastal town to Cape York. It is a beautiful gathering of vivid and brilliant colored coral that provides amazing diving grounds for people who love deep waters.
A closer encounter with the reef shows that it has loads of astounding attractions that comprise of a variety of corals, coral sponges, rays, molluscs, dolphins, tropical fish, reptiles, birds, old giant clams and sea turtles. It is also a great breeding area for humpback whales that migrate from Antarctic and is also home to a number of endangered species like the large green sea turtle and sea cow (Dugong).
In 1981, it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. By 2007, over 1400 vessels, aircraft and 800 operators were allowed to operate in the reef to enable easier access so that people can experience all the natural delights and values first hand.
Diving.

Visiting The Great Barrier Reef

One of the best and most enjoyable activities that you can take part in the Great Barrier Reef Australia is diving as it provides some of the most spectacular sites that are found in the entire world. If you a certified snorkeler or diver; this is one of the best places to be. If you are not, there is no need to worry as there are very many places where you can learn without a problem.
There are a wide variety of shall, protected and calm sites that you can choose from to get the most suitable site for you regardless of whether you are a first timer or a seasoned diver. These sites on the Great Barrier Reef Australia can be accessed via spectacular sail boats or luxurious cruises. For persons who have never dipped their heads in water, you can take advantage of interesting one day dive trips to determine whether you will want to do more. This is also an excellent spot for scuba diving.
Places to go
There are numerous islands and towns that you can visit as you tour the Great Barrier Reef Australia. Some of the towns include Cairns, Ayr, Charter Towers, Port Douglas, Townsville and Rockhampton. Islands include Bedarra Island, Daydream Island, Green Island, Dunk Island, Brampton Islands and Great Keppel Island among many others.
There is also a wide array of accommodation all along the coast and on the islands that offer amazing trips to see the most beautiful parts of the Great Barrier Reef. As a first time visitor, it is usually best to take a guided tour especially when you are not in the mood for discovering the place on your own.
Flynn Reef, Cairns, Queensland

Beautiful Coral Reef

Heron Bommie, Heron Island

North Horn, Osprey Reef, Coral Sea

Photo credits: Tara Artner & World Wonders Project

Tree Camping In Germany

2013-11-01T21:00:00.003-07:00

Extreme Camping: Tree Camping In Germany

This is definitely one for the more the slightly more extreme traveler, it’s the Waldseilgarten mountain resort in Bavaria, Germany and as you can see by the pictures it looks stunning. I say its more for towards the extreme traveling side of things because it involves camping in a tent hanging over 6,000 feet in the air!
The Waldseilgarten mountain resort offers a wide variety of extreme camping options, from experiencing an amazing sunset hanging from a cliff or tree top to relaxing in a hand built igloo. Let’s be honest, there aren’t that many camping resorts that let you make your own igloo to sleep in!
The great thing is that all the Tree camping guests partaking in the adventure night out receive training such as rope and rock climbing techniques, guides on how to ascend and descend from the portaledges and many other useful skills before spending a night in the resort. You also get the luxury of well maintained toilet facilities just minutes from the sleeping grounds but anyone wishing to have a bit more fun can just take take a shower in the local waterfall, its guaranteed to wake you up in the morning!

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Weird Similarities between Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy

2013-10-22T13:42:00.003-07:00

Weird Similarities.

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.

John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.

John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.

Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.

Both wives lost a child while living in the White

House.

Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.

Both Presidents were shot in the head.

Now it gets really weird.

Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy.

Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln.

Both were assassinated by Southerners.

Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.

Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.

Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.

John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.

Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.

Both assassins were known by their three names.

Both names are composed of fifteen letters.

Now hang on to your seat.

Lincoln was shot at the theater named "Ford."

Kennedy was shot in a car called "Lincoln" made by "Ford."

Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.

A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland.

A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.

Lincoln was shot in a theater and the assassin ran to a warehouse.

Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and the assassin ran to a theater.

Indian man single-handedly plants a 1,360-acre forest

2013-04-28T11:28:00.002-07:00

A little more than 30 years ago, a teenager named Jadav "Molai" Payeng began burying seeds along a barren sandbar near his birthplace in northern India's Assam region to grow a refuge for wildlife. Not long after, he decided to dedicate his life to this endeavor, so he moved to the site where he could work full-time creating a lush new forest ecosystem. Incredibly, the spot today hosts a sprawling 1,360 acres of jungle that Payeng planted — single-handedly.

It all started way back in 1979, when floods washed a large number of snakes ashore on the sandbar. One day, after the waters had receded, Payeng, only 16 then, found the place dotted with the dead reptiles. That was the turning point of his life.

"The snakes died in the heat, without any tree cover. I sat down and wept over their lifeless forms. It was carnage. I alerted the forest department and asked them if they could grow trees there. They said nothing would grow there. Instead, they asked me to try growing bamboo. It was painful, but I did it. There was nobody to help me. Nobody was interested," says Payeng, now 47.

While it's taken years for Payeng's remarkable dedication to planting to receive some well-deserved recognition internationally, it didn't take long for wildlife in the region to benefit from the manufactured forest. Demonstrating a keen understanding of ecological balance, Payeng even transplanted ants to his burgeoning ecosystem to bolster its natural harmony. Soon the shadeless sandbar was transformed into a self-functioning environment where a menagerie of creatures could dwell. The forest, called the Molai woods, now serves as a safe haven for numerous birds, deer, rhinos, tigers and elephants — species increasingly at risk from habitat loss.

Despite the conspicuousness of Payeng's project, forestry officials in the region first learned of this new forest in 2008 — and since then they've come to recognize his efforts as truly remarkable, but perhaps not enough.

"We're amazed at Payeng," says Gunin Saikia, assistant conservator of Forests. "He has been at it for 30 years. Had he been in any other country, he would have been made a hero."