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These Futuristic Skyscrapers Will Never Be Built But They Are Sure Fun To Envision

These Futuristic Skyscrapers Will Never Be Built But They Are Sure Fun To Envision

By Meera Dolasia on March 16, 2013

Since 2006, US based Evolo magazine has held an annual contest challenging architects and designers to envision skyscrapers of the future. What makes the competition fun is that the entrants are not rewarded for the practicality of the design but their novel use of materials, technology and aesthetics. This allows the creators to run wild with their imaginations and results in some pretty cool, gravity defying structures.

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World's Best Female Rock Climber is Just . . . 20 Years Old!

World's Best Female Rock Climber is Just . . . 20 Years Old!

By Meera Dolasia on February 17, 2013

Rock climbing, where participants ascend or descend natural rock formations is not an easy sport. It requires not only physical strength, but also, complete mental concentration. But don't tell 20-year old Sasha diGuilian that. This fearless girl who has been dominating the sport ever since she entered the fray, is just getting warmed up.

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Harbin's 29th Annual Ice and Snow Festival Is Spectacular!

Harbin's 29th Annual Ice and Snow Festival Is Spectacular!

By June Liu on January 6, 2013

One might expect people living in subzero temperatures to escape to some warmer destinations or simply, hibernate. But the residents of Harbin in Northeast China do neither. They instead turn the hostile icy environment into such an amazing winter wonderland that millions of tourists from all over the world actually brave the chilly temperatures to experience it.

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Coming Soon To A Bookstore Near You - 500 New Fairytales!

Coming Soon To A Bookstore Near You - 500 New Fairytales!

By Meera Dolasia on January 5, 2013

If you like most of us, have read and perhaps even seen all the old and new reiterations of Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel a zillion times, you are in luck. That's because a cultural curator in Germany has discovered a treasure trove of 500 new fairy tales that have been tucked away in the archives for over 150 years!

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Cardboard Bike Helmet Proves To Be Surprisingly Safe!

Cardboard Bike Helmet Proves To Be Surprisingly Safe!

By Meera Dolasia on December 20, 2012

All of a sudden, cardboard seems to be showing up in the most unlikely products - First there is the cardboard bike and now, a helmet to go with it. What's surprising is that it is apparently much safer than that ones currently on the market that all use Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPF).

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'Origami' House Changes Shapes To Take Advantage Of Different Seasons

'Origami' House Changes Shapes To Take Advantage Of Different Seasons

By Meera Dolasia on December 10, 2012

Since house designs cannot be changed unless the entire structure is renovated, they are normally built with the worst weather patterns in mind. For example, a house in the Arctic would have thick concrete walls to preserve heat, while the opposite would be true for one built in the desert. This means that while residents are sheltered during severe weather conditions, they are unable to enjoy seasonal changes. Now, two British architects are trying to change this with a revolutionary design that believe it or not, uses a math puzzle that you may all be quite familiar with!

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A Work Of Art Worth Jumping Up And Down 'For' Or Should We Say 'On'?

A Work Of Art Worth Jumping Up And Down 'For' Or Should We Say 'On'?

By Meera Dolasia on December 6, 2012

Let's face it - Art shows can get just a tad boring. After all, how many exhibits can you ooh and aah over? Unless of course, you are one of those lucky people that live in South-East Russia and was fortunate enough to visit the Archstoyanie art festival where one of the art installations this year, happened to be 'Fast Track' - The world's longest trampoline!

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Rare Spider Silk Cape Shimmers like Gold

Rare Spider Silk Cape Shimmers like Gold

By Meera Dolasia on January 27, 2012

Madagascar, an island country located in the Indian Ocean is known for many things - its namesake super hit movies, beautiful beaches, amazing wildlife and . . . . . . . Golden Orb Weaver Spiders. While these arachnids are similar to the rest of their species, they have one unusual talent - Their silk shimmers like gold!

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The 2010 LA Concept Car Design Challenge

The 2010 LA Concept Car Design Challenge

By Meera Dolasia on December 4, 2010

For the past seven years the annual Los Angeles Auto Show has held a themed challenge, where auto designers are asked to create their vision of what future cars will look like. Last year, the challenge focused on the technology savvy youth. This year's challenge was all about minimizing consumption of the earth's resources.

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