They have trained the secondary roots of ficus trees using a root-guidance system from other trees. Because the roots continue to grow, the bridges actually become stronger over time. Some of them are over 500 years old and can support the weight of 50 adults.

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Furman is a 54 year-old health food store employee in Queens, New York who set his first record in 1979, for the most consecutive jumping jacks.

Many of his records involve exercises and endurance…

And coordination.

He currently holds 98 Guinness World Records, including the record for the most records. To see a complete list of his travels and accomplishments, visit his web site.

He claims that his flying machine can reach a height of 800 meters and cost less that $1600 to build.

“I didn’t have a design,” Wu Zhongyuan said. “The only source for me to get relevant knowledge was surfing the internet via my mobile phone.”

Good luck, buddy. Don’t forget to pack a helmet and don’t fly too close to the sun.

And send in the Fail Whale to clean up after these Fail Boats.

Belgian artist Jan Bucquoy, who owns the museum, says that framed underwear represents a utopian longing for an equal society. “If I had portrayed Hitler in his underpants there would not have been a war. I think in this way you can contribute to a better world,” Bucquoy told Reuters on Friday. “If you are scared of someone, just imagine them in their underpants. The hierarchy will fall and you will see that this is a guy like any other. We are all equal, all brothers.”

Each pair comes with a certificate of authenticity and must have been worn at least once by the donor.

Yes, that’s French President Nicholas Sarkozy with striped underwear on his head.