Located 4,700-feet above sea level on the side of Tianmen mountain in Zhangjiajie, China, this amazing glass skywalk was “constructed out of 2.5 inch crystal-clear glass [and] allows people to enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains.”
In addition to being a rapid transit system, many subway stations from around the world double as works of art. For example, “every metro station in Valencia, Spain has a different sculpture on the ticket-hall level.”
Are you a geek looking to confuse drivers? Well, here’s one idea: replace the speed limit with a math equation. Fortunately, it could work in your favor too and confuse cops who attempt to stop you for speeding. Click here to see more today’s most popular images, courtesy of Imgur.com.
It’s bound to happen sooner or later, your internet going down that is, and when it does happen, here are a few fun (and not so fun) things you can do: cry in the mirror, yell at your ISP, nervously pace back and forth, and more. Continue reading to see the full infographic by Pleated-Jeans.
Microsoft unveiled the world’s largest Windows Phone yesterday at NYC’s Herald Square, and it stands a massive 55-feet tall. This behemoth is comprised of “enormous tiles [that] display video feeds transmitted from a control room, and move out of place to accommodate live stage performances.”
Set for release on November 13th, is Nintendo’s long-awaited Super Mario 3D Land for the 3DS. This game “might best be described as a hybrid of New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Galaxy; while you have freedom to move around in 3-D space, the levels are laid out in a linear fashion and you often view the action from the side.” Product page. Videos after the break.
While some levels take a more non-linear approach and play with the camera angles, this happens gradually as you play through the game; clearly, Nintendo is trying to ease the casual players into the more complicated gameplay styles.
There’s no denying that the Kardashian’s are extremely famous, with their faces plastered almost everywhere you turn. Kim, in particular, has been even more so in the spotlight with her recent wedding and honeymoon being reported by every news outlet and blog. It seems that not all exposure is good, because a new poll from Parade Magazine has named Kim Kardashian the Most Annoying Celebrity around. Out of 60,000 people polled, she earned a whopping 29% of the votes.
Charlie Sheen was a close second with 27% of the votes.
1. Kim Kardashian 29%
2. Charlie Sheen 27%
3. Snooki 21%
4. Lindsay Lohan 16%
5. Donald Trump 5%
6. Brad Womack 1%
First released by iD Software on December 10, 1993, “Doom was played by an estimated 10 million people within two years of its release, popularizing the mode of gameplay and spawning a gaming subculture.”
You’ve seen what the offices of Blizzard and Google look like, now here’s a sneak peak at some parts of Microsoft’s Redmond campus. The “grounds comprise over 300 acres, with about 40 buildings housing nearly 14,000 offices.” Videos after the break.
OS X Lion Ultimatum has hit iOS devices, but unfortunately, this version is just “a theme, but it goes beyond skins and icons — it has a working Menu Bar, working Finder windows with the ability to drag windows and have multiple windows open [and] a scrollable dock.”
…the Dashboard and its widgets (which ironically are really only useful in a portable device like the iPhone and iPod Touch), a lock screen with phone, mail and SMS notifications and more.
[via Technabob]
