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New Zealand’s Iridescent Caves

Thousands of local and international guests visit New Zealand’s Waitomo Glowworm Caves each year. The iridescent caves, which have been around for centuries, are particularly striking due to the glowworm species that covers the ceilings and lights up the space like stars in the night sky. In 1887, local Maori...

By Kiri Picone • Jun 28, 2013

New Zealand’s Iridescent Caves

Thousands of local and international guests visit New Zealand’s Waitomo Glowworm Caves each year. The iridescent caves, which have been around for centuries, are particularly striking due to the glowworm species that covers the ceilings and lights up the space like stars in the night sky. In 1887, local Maori...

By Kiri Picone • June 28, 2013

Villa Epecuen, A Real-Life Underwater City In Argentina

The fascinating story about the reemergence of Villa Epecuen in Argentina, an underwater city that reemerged in 2009 after being underwater for 25 years.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 10, 2013

Villa Epecuen, A Real-Life Underwater City In Argentina

The fascinating story about the reemergence of Villa Epecuen in Argentina, an underwater city that reemerged in 2009 after being underwater for 25 years.

By Savannah Cox • June 10, 2013

The World’s Most Stunning Glaciers

With their endless expanses of snow, blue ice, and crystal clear surfaces, glaciers are an incredibly breathtaking natural wonder. If you’re looking for a less poetic way to describe them, these astonishing bodies of icy mass are essentially large bodies of ice formed over centuries, when the accumulation of snow...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2013

The World’s Most Stunning Glaciers

With their endless expanses of snow, blue ice, and crystal clear surfaces, glaciers are an incredibly breathtaking natural wonder. If you’re looking for a less poetic way to describe them, these astonishing bodies of icy mass are essentially large bodies of ice formed over centuries, when the accumulation of snow...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2013

The Animated GIF Guide To New York City Etiquette

The animated GIF guide to New York City is a wonderful visualization for appropriate etiquettewhen dealing with the Big Apple.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 26, 2013

The Animated GIF Guide To New York City Etiquette

The animated GIF guide to New York City is a wonderful visualization for appropriate etiquettewhen dealing with the Big Apple.

By All That's Interesting • March 26, 2013

Four Of The Most Important Rivers On Earth

In literature, rivers represent life, journeys and rebirth. But in real life, they mean even more.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 9, 2013

Four Of The Most Important Rivers On Earth

In literature, rivers represent life, journeys and rebirth. But in real life, they mean even more.

By All That's Interesting • March 9, 2013

The World’s Nine Most Beautiful Pools

The Tangga House, Singapore Built to compliment the modern architecture of the home by the world renown contemporist Guz Architects, this clear and beautiful pool creates the illusions of a wall of water, generating a silhouette that just begs to be swum in. The World’s Most Beautiful Pools: Bondi Icebergs...

By All That's Interesting • Mar 3, 2013

The World’s Nine Most Beautiful Pools

The Tangga House, Singapore Built to compliment the modern architecture of the home by the world renown contemporist Guz Architects, this clear and beautiful pool creates the illusions of a wall of water, generating a silhouette that just begs to be swum in. The World’s Most Beautiful Pools: Bondi Icebergs...

By All That's Interesting • March 3, 2013

The 25 Most Incredible Photographs Of New York City

A beautiful look at New York, the city that never sleeps -- enjoy the twenty-five most incredible photographs of New York City.

By Alexander Baldwin • Feb 7, 2013

The 25 Most Incredible Photographs Of New York City

A beautiful look at New York, the city that never sleeps -- enjoy the twenty-five most incredible photographs of New York City.

By Alexander Baldwin • February 7, 2013

The World’s Most Astounding Skyscrapers

The World’s Most Astounding Skyscrapers: Robot Building (Bangkok) Built to reflect the increasing computerization of banking, architect Sumet Jumsai created this unique design for the Bank of Asia in 1986. The two antennas of the head of the robot serve as lightning rods and communication equipment. O-14 (Dubai) Despite being 102 m (335 ft) tall and comprising 23 floors,...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 9, 2012

The World’s Most Astounding Skyscrapers

The World’s Most Astounding Skyscrapers: Robot Building (Bangkok) Built to reflect the increasing computerization of banking, architect Sumet Jumsai created this unique design for the Bank of Asia in 1986. The two antennas of the head of the robot serve as lightning rods and communication equipment. O-14 (Dubai) Despite being 102 m (335 ft) tall and comprising 23 floors,...

By All That's Interesting • November 9, 2012

Mankind’s Greatest Libraries

The written word has captivated the human mind for millennia -- a fascinating historical and photographic look at history's greatest libraries.

By Savannah Cox • Sep 14, 2012

Mankind’s Greatest Libraries

The written word has captivated the human mind for millennia -- a fascinating historical and photographic look at history's greatest libraries.

By Savannah Cox • September 14, 2012

Five Architectural Marvels Of Japan

Reversible Destiny Lofts Located in the Tokyo suburb of Mitaka, the Reversible Destiny Lofts were invented by architects Arakawa and Madeleine Gins. The nine-apartment rainbow complex was created to help keep people active and remain young – even live forever – with its innovative design. This innovative design includes a...

By Mamta Bhatt • Aug 15, 2012

Five Architectural Marvels Of Japan

Reversible Destiny Lofts Located in the Tokyo suburb of Mitaka, the Reversible Destiny Lofts were invented by architects Arakawa and Madeleine Gins. The nine-apartment rainbow complex was created to help keep people active and remain young – even live forever – with its innovative design. This innovative design includes a...

By Mamta Bhatt • August 15, 2012

The Greatest Architecture Of The Middle Ages

Greatest Architecture Of The Middle Ages: The Taj Mahal Located in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a stunning white marble mausoleum. It was erected in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz, and is considered the greatest symbol of love in history. The stunning...

By Mamta Bhatt • Aug 7, 2012

The Greatest Architecture Of The Middle Ages

Greatest Architecture Of The Middle Ages: The Taj Mahal Located in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a stunning white marble mausoleum. It was erected in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz, and is considered the greatest symbol of love in history. The stunning...

By Mamta Bhatt • August 7, 2012

The Evolution Of New York City And Its Towering Skyline

New York City's skyline is as complex, diverse and changing as the population that inhabits its buildings day in and day out.

By Savannah Cox • Jul 28, 2012

The Evolution Of New York City And Its Towering Skyline

New York City's skyline is as complex, diverse and changing as the population that inhabits its buildings day in and day out.

By Savannah Cox • July 28, 2012