Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 6:00am
Whoa…check out this awesome long exposure shot of an airplane taking off. Do you think this verrrry steep angle is perspective or the real thing?...
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Monday, May 9, 2011 - 6:00am
Oh, the debate continues: Mac or PC…and how does a Mac person differ from a PC person? Check out this handy infographic to see which one is more likely to enjoy impressionist art and McDonald's fries....
Friday, May 6, 2011 - 6:00am
Behold, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)…otherwise known as The Egg. This gorgeous opera house in Beijing was designed by French architect Paul Andreu. Situated right next to a man made lake, reflections from The Egg make it look like it's floating. If that isn't enough of a reason to stop by, the NCPA can seat thousands and has events regularly.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 6:00am
Did we mention that it's made of grass?...
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 6:00am
Feast your eyes on Alaska's Susitna Glacier. Why does it look reddish? According to NASA, glaciers pick up bits of dirt and dust from the ground as they travel with tributaries toward larger rivers....
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 6:00am
Stanford Kay's infographic is not only shaped like a footprint, but tells what kind of carbon footprint countries around the world are leaving. Click the image below to see who is using the most energy.
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 6:00am
With the days getting warmer, don't you just want to bask in the sun and go for a swim in your backyard pool? We'll sure, but what about a customized pool shaped like a giant foot? Now we're talking.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 6:00am
Potholes are the worst. And, while you're waiting and waiting for the road crew to fill them, why not throw some colorful yarn at the problem? That's what Juliana Santacruz Herrera did at least. To temporarily ease the annoyance for bicyclists, drivers and distracted pedestrians, Juliana grabbed some brightly colored yarn and hit the streets — what is left is a fun, short-term way to make potholes disappear.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 6:00am
Who knew that this little green robot had a heart? But that's not all…there are at least 20 unique parts that make Android run. From a secret stash of donuts to his hydrochloric digestor, check out the image for more on everyone's favorite smartphone mascot.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 6:00am
Roll clouds may look a lot like a wonky sideways tornado, but don't worry…they aren't dangerous. They result from downdrafts during thunderstorms where clouds break away from each other and create this cool "rolling" effect. Check out the gallery below for more shots of this cloud as it passes over Toronto.
