You’d think being offered 2 apartments and monetary compensation would be enough for most homeowners to move, but not this woman, only known by her surname, Liang. So, the Chinese government decided to build a gigantic motorway bridge around the woman’s home, thus wedging it between two lanes on the Haizhuyong Bridge in Guangzhou, northwest of Hong Kong.
Love animals and always wanted to safely interact with them? If so, then you might want to book a room at the Pairi Daiza Resort in Belgium. It has been named the Best Zoo in Europe by the Diamond Themepark Awards for the last three years (2018-2020), and visitors who decide to stay in the park overnight can choose from a variety of rooms located on the east end of the park.
Japan’s GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA is preparing for its grand opening, and the main attraction is a life-sized mecha robot that stands 59-feet tall. This past week, it was seen taking its first steps while being suspended on Yokohama Yamashita Pier. Despite missing the head, the lights, torso, and leg mechanisms were all tested.
Previously a nuclear missile launch facility somewhere in Kansas, the Survival Condo is a multi-million doomsday bunker that descends 200-feet into the ground and spans 15 floors. It can withstand a nuclear blast to catastrophic weather events. Once you step inside the fortified entrance, there’s plenty of living spaces, heat / energy sources, food / medical supplies and many luxurious you’d expect on the surface.
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Amsterdam-based Isaac Burrough Design unveils their latest project, the Kiwa superyacht concept, which is designed to maximize energy efficient technologies. Starting from the exterior, it features a narrow hull, with a low volume-to-length ratio to lower fuel consumption and improve efficiency, while up top, you’ll find 2,000-square-feet of solar panels.