Crowded cities often result in the lack of open, natural spaces. These practical rooftop ‘park’s offer city dwellers some reprieve from this by utilising a redundant space to create quiet, beautiful settings that house swimming pools, theatres and comfortable sitting areas. 

In a mission called “The Redbull Stratos”, former Austrian military parachutist, Felix Baumgartner, dives from a balloon-lifted capsule 24 miles up in an attempt to break the sound barrier. The operation was a success with Felix setting a few Guinness world records in the process. Here are some of the pictures from this momentous achievement.

This 90s movie classic is a “must-watch” this Halloween.

These weddings from around the world show how different cultures celebrate this joyous occasion.

This 11 year old boy broke his prosthetic leg during the 2012 Sea Turtle Triathlon in Pensacola. Local marines who we also running the race saw this and carried him the rest of the way, ensuring that he too crossed the finish line.

Our visitor Kris shared with us a great story. Thanks a lot Kris! Here it goes:

"My friend asked me to help him make his marriage proposal to his girlfriend more original." This is what Kris and his friend came up with!

Travis Mills lost all his limbs in Afghanistan and has become a beacon of hope for many.

The new “HotTug” is a uniquely designed tug boat that doubles as a hot tub and is able to seat seven people. Heated with an onboard, stainless steel stove, the tub is completely seaworthy and offers an interesting take on modern transport.

Cork oaks are harvested every 9 years and since the cork regrows, this does not harm the tree. Many of the cork forests are in Portugal or Spain.

This selection of tear-jerking movie and TV scenes is probably still able to make you cry.

A photo journey of a 30 year friendship.

This infographic created by illustrator Marc Murera retraces all the episodes of the famous Star Wars saga.

Gage Hancock-Stevens, 13, is almost blind due to a brain tumor that affected his optic nerves. The boy has always dreamed of becoming a cop and his wish was finally granted for one day—thanks to local police department and volunteers from Make-A-Wish foundation.

A collection of the Hobbit’s visual representations from 1937 till now.

Pyotr Pankratov, a former Belarusian Special Forces warrant officer, saved this abandoned squirrel from death several years ago. Since then the animal called Masik has been the man’s best friend. Pyotr left the army three months ago and works as a taxi driver now, and Masik accompanies him all the time. 

A group of dolphins decided to join the fun at Bondi Beach in Sydney and show the local surfers how to make the most of the waves.

The filming of the famous space opera movie in Buttercup Valley, Southern California, in the spring of 1982.