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.
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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.
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Star Wars fans have probably seen the Ewok’s Bright Tree Village built around the trees of Endor and situated nearly 50-feet above the ground. If not, this village basically consisted of thatched huts where hundreds of Ewoks lived. Czech architecture firm Formafatal has designed a real-life equivalent, and called it Art Villas Resort.
This swing, located at the Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot in Chongqing, China, is not something you want to experience if you’re afraid of heights. It’s touted as the world’s largest swing and dangles riders over a 2,300-foot-tall cliff at speeds of up to 81 miles per hour. The swing setup consists of a swing attached to a 328-foot-tall arch tower with ultra heavy duty metal cables.