Bondi Icebergs Pool Converted into Giant Esky
Thirsty visitors to Sydney’s Bondi Beach today aren’t hallucinating: That is an ice-filled, 36-by-15-metre cooler stocked with ‘cans’ of Jim Beam beverages. The brand, with Sydney agency The Works, constructed the giant “Esky” at the Bondi Icebergs pool – normally a landmark swimming pool that overlooks the beach. (“Esky”, a Coleman brand name for coolers, has been adopted into the popular venacular). Cast members of Channel Ten’s drama Bondi Rescue appeared at the installation this morning. The Works is using the giant Esky to film a TVC due out in April. Continue reading »
Damien Hirst’s Giant Bronze Sculpture of a Pregnant Woman “Verity” is Erected in Ilfracombe
Contractors move Damien Hirst’s bronze sculpture of a pregnant woman into positionl on October 16, 2012 in Ilfracombe, England. The bronze-clad, sword-wielding 65ft (20m) statue, named “Verity”, has been controversially given to the seaside town by the artist, on a 20-year loan and was erected by crane on the pier. (Matt Cardy) Continue reading »
Giant Eyeball Found on the Beach
A giant eyeball from a mysterious sea creature washed ashore and was found by a man walking the beach in Pompano Beach. No one knows what species the huge blue eyeball came from. The eyeball will be sent to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg to be examined. (Carli Segelson/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
Giant Pandas in Beijing Zoo
In photographs by Chinese photographer Lintao Zhang. Continue reading »
Skyrim’s Giant Dragon Wall, Installed on a Regular Office Wall
Finally, here it is! Continue reading »
Giant Radishes Rised in China
A farmer from Pulandian in northeast China’s Liaoning Province was surprised when he harvested a number of radishes and found that they had grown in the shape of hands. Two of the radishes have five thick braches, which resemble fingers – Jin Fan says: “I call them Buddhist hands.” Two radishes have four fingers; “I call them alien’s hands.” (China News / Rex Features)
Popular Trail Closed After Two Giant Sequoias Fall
One of two downed trees lies across the popular Trail of 100 Giants at Sequoia National Forest, California, temporarily closing the trail. The Forest Service said the downed trees were reported Friday and no one was injured. Officials are still working to determine the ages of the trees and why they fell. Some of the giant trees in that area are 245 feet tall and have diameters of 18 feet. (Sequoia National Forest via AP) Continue reading »
Giant QR Code
This giant QR code was found by Michael Surtees. Located in NYC, near Wooster and Grand St. Continue reading »
Giant Bomber Aircraft!
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