Do you know what’s lurking inside your own computer box?
In central Tokyo, city living is so crowded that people are forced to live in rooms that are not much more than a big cabinet with a shelf.
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk began as a small Russian settlement called Vladimirovka founded by convicts in 1882. These photos show the beginning of spring here.
Who knew that Nigeria has a film industry that actually makes more movies per annum than America’s Hollywood? Well I certainly didn’t but it is apparently it is the second largest film producing industry in size! Nollywood produce about two thousand films every year. Films are shot using digital technology, take roughly 10 days to complete and range in cost from $20,000 to $40,000 each. Of course, there is no time for rehearsals.
32 year old Anna Tureva is a World Champion and European record holder for powerlifting but if you think she is the blond in the picture, then you are in for a shocking surprise…
When these guys lost a bet with their friends, they had to endure this hilarious torture…
This couple, 42 year old Paul Ballas and 30 year old Heidi Koksshal, celebrated their day by having some fun and dressing up as Shrek and Fiona from the popular movie. Their guests even came in costume too.
While this granny was in the hospital, the neighbourhood kids completely trashed her house and left this mess for her to find. Just remember kids, you’ll be old some day too.
Edit: This small scared sacred lake is located in Dogon, Mali and fishing here is only permitted once a year during a ritual called Antogo. This muddy event is usually over within 15 minutes once all the fish have been caught by locals.
This building in North Yorkshire, England is situated on the migration routes of wild geese. In cloudy weather, the gray color of the wall blends into the color of the sky with the result that many birds fly beak first into the side of the building. The owner contacted the authorities of the city for assistance and they have appealed to the public for artists who have a good concept for the wall’s design.
In the Cambodian town of Skuon, fried spider is a regional delicacy. The spiders are bred in holes in the ground and then fried in oil as a tasty treat. Not only do the locals enjoy these odd treats, they have become popular with tourists too.
These revealing images highlight the oppressive living conditions of many Hong Kong families. The urban slums are home to the poor and elderly and homes are sometimes no bigger than the average toilet cubicle. Aerial photos taken by the Society for Community Organisation show the harsh reality of life in one of the richest cities. Rental in the city is around $11.60 per square foot per month which is why people are forced to live in such small spaces.
The Syrian conflict began almost two years ago and has escalated into a brutal civil war. The rebels have become very adept at crafting impressive homemade weaponry as seen here.
These maps illustrate some very interesting other ways of viewing the world and you never knew you needed.
Almost 60 percent of aircraft accidents actually occur on the runway at the airport. Here are some terrifying runways that will make you think twice about flying.
This seriously unhygienic and unkempt house was home to a family with children despite being dilapidated and filled with garbage and mold.
Patented by Warden, J.C Gardner in 1866, the Oregon Boot or Gardner Shackle was manufactured at the Oregon state penitentiary by prisoners.
This enthusiastic Chinese guy decided to spoil his valentine’s this year in a very unusual but slightly pricey way…
In Gothenburg, Sweden, a series of “hotels” have been created which offer the enthusiastic adventurer a chance to experience how the homeless live. A stay in any one of these venues costs only $10 for one night.