Anniversary of the Late Jim Henson's in National Museum of American History

Anniversary of the Late Jim Henson's in National Museum of American History
On the anniversary of the late Jim Henson's birthday, the National Museum of American History received a donation unlike any other. Twenty Jim Henson puppets, including some of the very first constructed of the famous characters (see below for a green Grover), will go on view in the museum later this year and early next. Some of Henson's most beloved characters from The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock had to first be prepared for the donation ceremony. Lucky for us, intern Leanne Elston got these fun behind-the-scenes shots and gave us some insight into what went on backstage. Here's an excerpt.

Amazing Wearable Food Dresses

Amazing Wearable Food Dresses

Artist Yeonju Sung created a series of amazing wearable food dresses. Made with all kinds of vegetable like eggplant, carrots, lotus, mushrooms etc. A very cool fine art project take a look i hope you will like this post.

"Net Head" Japanese Hairdo

"Net Head" Japanese HairdoRecently, Japanese Twitter user Miya tweeted the above photo, writing, "The person two seats in front of me has an amazing hairdo." -- the cool "Net Head" hairdo.Take a look on more photographs i hope you will like these.

Skogafos - The Most Famous Waterfall in Iceland

Skogafos - The Most Famous Waterfall in Iceland

Skógafoss is a waterfall situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward (it is now at a distance of about 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) from Skógar), the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometres, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland.

30 The Most Unusual Buildings Around The World

The Most Unusual Buildings Around The World

1. The public library in Kansas City, USA 
 

All the buildings reflect the desire of their creators. The builders have stepped away from the ordinary standard of architecture, we can say that these prominent structures are among the unique treasures of the world, which transmit the bizarre sense of uniqueness, which shows contemporary exotic forms of external and internal design and permissible visionary architect.

National Geographic Magazine 125th Anniversary

National Geographic Magazine 125th Anniversary Photography enthusiasts, if there's one magazine you'll want to collect right now it's National Geographic's special photography issue. Devoted to "the power of photography," the October issue looks at how photography has the power to impacts our lives. It not only gives us insight into each other, it also help us have a deeper appreciation for and knowledge of the amazing world around us.
Chris Johns, editor in chief of National Geographic magazine, said it best, “Photography is a powerful tool and form of self-expression. Sharing what you see and experience through the camera allows you to connect, move and inspire people around the world.”

The Worlds Largest Water Wheel, Laxey

The Worlds Largest Water Wheel, Laxey

Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is a large waterwheel built in the village of Laxey in the Isle of Man. Designed by Robert Casement, it has a 72-foot-6-inch (22.1 m) diameter, is 6 feet (1.83 m) wide and revolves at approximately three revolutions per minute. It was built in 1854 to pump water from the mineshafts and named "Lady Isabella" after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope who was the island's governor at that time. The Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world. The wheel was used to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the ‘Great Laxey Mines’ industrial complex.The Laxey Wheel — World's Largest Working Waterwheel.

The Dying Lion Sculpture In A Cliff

The Dying Lion Sculpture In A Cliff

  The history of this dying loin is ''Lion lies in his lair in the perpendicular face of a low cliff — for he is carved from the living rock of the cliff.Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen designed the public structure known as the Lion Monument, which is also referred to as the Dying Lion or simply the Lion of Lucerne,in Lucerne, Switzerland''

A Hidden Beach In Marieta Islands,Mexico

A Hidden Beach In Marieta Islands,Mexico

This hidden beach is count as the world most attractive beaches located at the few miles off the coast of Mexico, close to Bandera bay, Marieta Islands.

Beautiful Green Tramways in Europe

Beautiful Green Tramways in Europe

The beautiful green trackways have become increasingly popular in Europe and can be seen in pretty much every major European cities from Barcelona to Frankfurt, Milan, St-Etienne and Strasbourg.Tram tracks on many European cities are lined with grass, a practice that Green tracks have become increasingly popular in Europe.Take a look of photographs.

Ark Nova First Largest Infalatable Concert Hall

Ark Nova First Largest Infalatable Concert Hall

Designed through a unique collaboration between sculptor Anish Kapoor, architect Arata Isozaki, and the Lucerne Festival, Ark Nova is the first large-scale infalatable concert hall ever constructed. Conceived over a year ago, the mobile structure will open to the public on October 14th and will be host to concerts, events, and workshops in tsunami-damaged areas around the country.

Doublefaced Portraits by Sebastian Bieniek

Doublefaced Portraits by Sebastian Bieniek
Doublefaced is an intriguing series by Berlin-based German artist Sebastian Bieniek that features portraits of a girl with the illusion of two faces. By simply drawing on each side of his model's head with common makeup products like eyeliner and lipstick, Bieniek transforms the young woman into a eerie set of twins. He cleverly uses one of her own eyes and another drawn eye, applied further towards her temple, to simulate a forward-facing female on the side of her actual face.

Microsoft Tablets-the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

 Microsoft Tablets-the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

microsoft has announced the release of two new surface models: the surface 2 and surface pro 2. the tablets each benefit from significant updates, including improvements such display and camera resolution, and even a re-designed kickstand with dual angles, which adapts to different viewing positions. like its predecessor, the surface pro 2 is developed as a true laptop replacement, capable of running virtually all windows software.

Long Wall Portrait-Long Ma Jinjsxiu in Guangzhou

Long Wall Portrait-Long Ma Jinjsxiu in Guangzhou
Portuguese street artist Pantónio recently painted a massive mural called Long Ma Jinjsxiu in Guangzhou, China depicting an eye-catching goat (which happens to be the symbol of the city). The artist has been in China, recreating the image of several culturally rich animals in the Asian nation in his signature style, turning ordinary animals into extraordinary spectacles.

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Boat Transformed to Luxury Party Yacht

Boat Transformed to Luxury Party YachtOriginally used to transport cement from sulawesi, the italian architect sergio supino has transformed this typical indonesian phinisi boat into the ultimate luxury party yacht. dragoon 130 is a new eco-friendly vessel made entirely out of teak wood. the contemporary shape was a result of two years hard work and ongoing  tweaks to the boat's form, the stern needed to be increased by roughly four meters, resulting in a long curving figure. high quality materials have been applied throughout with the interior design, which features ebony, eco leather, led lighting and a full home automation system. the yacht's customized lounge decks are a relaxing spot to enjoy the balinese sunset, while gearing up to party alongside top international djs.  Boat Transformed to Luxury Party Yacht
top lounge deck

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Habitat Installation by Alois Kronschlaeger in Mammal Hall

Habitat Installation by Alois Kronschlaeger in Mammal Hall
In this series of site-specific installations, entitled Habitat, artist Alois Kronschlaeger blurs the boundaries between museum exhibits and the area from which a viewer observes each exhibit. To create each piece, Kronschlaeger altered 27 constructed habitats, located in the Mammal Hall of the former Grand Rapids Public Museum, by interrupting the artificial landscapes with contemporary architecture.

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Most Funny Pictures

Monkeys

Funny Accidents

Funny Accidents

Funny Sports Bloopers

Some horrible, shocking and terrible accidents

Very Funny Pepsi Commercial

Volkswagen Polo ad - skydiver

Watertower Series by Jeremy Lepisto

Watertower Series by Jeremy Lepisto
Glass and sculpture artist Jeremy Lepisto creates unique artwork featuring photographs carefully merged with hand-blown glass.Set on top of a steel frame, each hand-blown piece of glass looks like a small water tower. The project visually transforms a complicated water tank, often overlooked in daily life, into a fragile and creative piece of art. The artist says, "I try to highlight the ordinary components and simple workings of everyday life and situations to capture the complex in the common.