8 Unusual Walls Around the World

Walls have been built since ancient times, to mark borders, protect kingdoms and settlements, or keep out unwanted people. In more recent times, walls have also been built to serve as memorials and structures of art.

01. Chewing Gum Wall, Seattle, US

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Not all walls are controversial and divisive. Seattle's gum wall is the place for any unwanted chewing gum, a tradition which was started by people queuing for the theatre. Currently the gum on the wall stretches to several inches thick and is a slightly alternative location for wedding photographs. 07 more walls after the break...

Top 10 Ideas to Celebrate Your Anniversary

Although it seems by stereotype that men are notoriously forgetful of anniversaries and women seem very much the opposite, if you are a couple, an anniversary is indeed a milestone worth celebrating. You can take the opportunity to show your partner how much you love him/her, and more importantly, value him/her. Relationships are not something automatic. Even if you love each other very much, there still are some things you have to work on nurturing. It can be a task thinking up someway to make it special, more special than the routine dinner date. These top ten ideas may be of help.

01. A Nighttime picnic

This could be a romantic experience past comparison. You just have to find a suitable spot with a beautiful view. Pack the picnic basket full of special goodies like chocolates, wine, champagne, hot chocolate, cookies and other ‘romantic’ food. Let the locale handle the rest. 09 more after the break...

Brian Chan Creation

Brian Chan is an artist and craftsman with more than 10 years of experience at MIT and Mass Art. Some of the specialties he has had over the years are Japanese swords, replica props, and musical instruments. Brian also enjoys designing complex origami (he is currently working on an origami book to be published through Origamihouse Japan) and painting. He works at the MIT Hobby shop, and hopes to continue teaching fine craftsmanship and design in the tradition of his mentors, Ken Stone, Hayami Arakawa, Fred Cote, Toby Bashaw, Mark Belanger, JD Smith (Mass Art) and Jim Kelso (an independent metalworker).  

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Top 10 Futuristic Concept Bike Designs

These are the most amazing innovative bikes, here we step into future with those who love  blending style and functionality with pioneering design and technology. They are designed from scratch to inspire awe, keeping production feasibility. Some of them may even hit the roads of reality in coming future.

1. I care Motorbike

Now be a style icon with the Icare high-end futuristic bike. With it’s unconventional looks, breathtaking design it surely is a dream come true for all the bike lovers.  The Honda Icare motorcycle concept is powered by a 6 cyclinder 1800cc engine and designed by Enzyme in Paris. The I.Care motorcycle is meant to be the Aston Martin of the two-wheeled world with speed. The good news is that Enzyme’s last concept actually went into production (the Atomo V1000), so the Icare has a shot of making it to the marketplace.

2012 South India Calendar by G Venkatram

Indian famous and celebrity Photographer G Venkatram 2012 south actress calendar images gallery. Samantha,Genelia D'Souza,Trisha,Richa Gangopadhyay,Shriya Saran,Sameera Reddy,Priya Anand,Deeksha Seth,Amy Louise Jackson,Amala Paul,Mamta Mohandas,Kajal Agarwal.G Venkatrams 2012 Calendar Exclusive Photo Shoot for New year 2012 Calendars 23 more images after the break...

10 Most Expensive Books In The World

01. "Leicester Code," Leonardo da Vinci (The Codex Leicester, Leonardo da Vinci)

$ 30.8 million in 1994, the auction Christies ($ 44,6 million in current prices *).

Notebook entries by Leonardo da Vinci, made during his life in Milan in 1506-1510, respectively. The manuscript consists of 18 sheets of paper covered on both sides and folded in such a way that together they formed a 72-page book. Leonardo notes written in a special way, his own "mirror" type - they can be read only by means of a mirror. Entries are devoted to various events, mused about the nature of which Leonardo: why the moon is shining, why and how the water flows in rivers, where are the fossils of which are minerals and so on. Notebook also contains a large number of mathematical calculations, diagrams and drawings. "Leicester" code was named after the Earl of Leicester, who bought the manuscript in 1717. In 1980, the book's heirs Lester bought the famous industrialist, collector and friend of the Soviet Armand Hammer, after which he served for a short period called the "Code Hammer» (Codex Hammer). After his death in 1994 the code was put up for auction, in which was acquired by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and he regularly exhibited in museums in the picture. 09 more after the break...

Street Food Around The World

We all know that you need to properly feed, but sometimes I feel like grab something tasty, but harmful in the street. In this collection are some popular "street" food from different countries.

01. Seviche, Peru.

Seviche - it is a common dish throughout Latin America. Typically, this snack is made from a mixture of raw fish with seafood marinated in citrus juice, in this case in lime juice. 09 more after the break...