ENDEAVOUR’S FINAL LIFTOFF Photograph by NASA/Jim Grossmann NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour completed its final mission this morning, touching down safely in Florida. Endeavour spent a total of 299 days in space, traveling more than 122.8 million miles during its 25 flights. Its first launch took place on May 7, 1992 — its…
In the battle for high-speed helicopter supremacy, two industry heavyweights SIKORSKY and EUROPCOPTER are pushing the limits with dramatically different approaches. Sikorsky’s X2 employs a par of counter-rotating main rotors and a pusher prop, while Eurocopter’s aptly-named ‘X3’ uses a hybrid design of turbine engines and forward-facing propellers mounted on small wings. Why the…
THE GORDON DAM, AUSTRALIA Photograph by Noodle Snacks The Gordon Dam (also known as Gordon River Dam), is a double curvature arch dam on the Gordon River in Tasmania, Australia. The dam has a length of 192 m (630 ft), and a height of 140 m (459 ft), making it the tallest…
THREE INSANE MUSHROOM CLOUDS Photograph via PIERRE J. This is the third picture of a series of the Licorne thermonuclear test in French Polynesia. This is a scan of a (digitally restored) hardcopy of a picture taken by the French army Photograph by AP Photo A massive column of water…
THE LABYRINTH AQUARIUM Photograph via Opulent Items Not only is this crazy aquarium real, but it can be yours for a paltry $6,500 US! The aquarium includes silk plants, 3 lights, filters, air pumps and cleaning equipment. The lights are doughnut shaped and are placed underneath the black central hoods. They include…
INCREDIBLE WATER BRIDGE IN GERMANY Photograph by WHITEDRAGON The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a navigable aqueduct in Germany, opened in October 2003. It connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal, crossing over the Elbe River. It is notable for being the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, with a total length…
Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the 2011 Rolls Royce Phantom EE (experimental electric) represents the world’s first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment. The Phantom EE will serve as a working test bed throughout the year, providing crucial data and research regarding alternative drive-trains for Rolls Royce. Below you will…
She’s the newest addition to the Royal Caribbean fleet and the world’s largest cruise ship. With 2,700 rooms spanning 16 decks, the Allure of the Seas is like a miniature city, travelling from Fort Lauderdale to the Carribbean at a comfortable 22 knots. Oh and there’s a Starbucks on board… Below you will find…
Based out of Belgrade, Serbia, bespoke yacht designers Art of Kinetik have created the most beautiful wooden yacht I’ve ever seen. Hedonist is 19 meters (63 feet) of sexy mahogany design. Equipped with Rolls Royce water jets and a top speed of 40 knots, it accommodates up to 12 people and will comfortably sleep 3.…
DISCOVERY’S FINAL LAUNCH Photograph by AP Photo/Chris O’Meara The space shuttle Discovery lifts off at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. Discovery, the world’s most traveled spaceship, thundered into orbit for the final time Thursday, heading toward the International Space Station with a crew of six on a journey that…
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