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Wyoming Manufacturer Builds World’s Largest Coal Hauler

A truck with Westech’s Flow Control Body holds 447 tons of coal at Peabody Energy’s North Antelope Rochelle coal mine, north of Douglas, Wyo. Guinness World Records recently awarded the body’s manufacturer, Mills-based Westech, a certificate for its custom-built unit designed for a Wyoming mine. (Westech via Casper Star-Tribune) Continue reading »

Dog Sets New World Record for Having Longest Ears

An eight-year-old coonhound from Boulder, Colorado, USA, gets the 2012 Guinness World Records title for “longest ears on a living dog.” The officials confirmed that the dog, Harbor, has ears measuring 12.25 inches in length on the left and 13.5 inches on the right. Continue reading »

World’s First Smart Virtual Store Opens in Korea

Customers purchase items with their smartphones by scanning QR codes using the Homeplus app at the Seolleung subway station, southern Seoul, yesterday, where Homeplus has opened the world’s first “virtual” store. (YONHAP)

World’s Biggest Yellow Rabbit Built in Sweden

A Big Yellow Rabbit has installed in Örebro, a small Swedish town. Built by the Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman. Estimate cost about US$20,000. Continue reading »

Photo of the Day: Spectacular Photos of World’s Largest Fish Whale Sharks Seen Almost Swallowing Dive

A diver was almost swallowed by a whale shark while he was staring into the mammoth jaws of the largest fish in the world that feed mainly on plankton. The breathtaking photograph was captured by photographer Mauricio Handler in the waters of Mujeres Island in Mexico. (Mauricio Handler/handlerphoto) Zoom.

The World’s Largest Gummy Worm


The World’s Largest Gummy Worm is 128 times more massive than a traditional gummy worm. Measuring twenty-six inches long and weighing in at approximately 3 pounds, the World’s Largest Gummy Worm is the most delicious 4,000-calorie candy worm in existence.

Each World’s Largest Gummy Worm features dual flavors, a ribbed body, and a five inch girth. It makes an amazing gift for now or later due to its year-long shelf life. Handmade in the USA. Available in five flavor combinations.

Photo credits: JASON CROMBIE.

Photo of the Day: Yoda Wins the 2011 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

Yoda reaches out for her victory trophy after winning the 2011 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest on Friday, June 24, 2011, in Petaluma, Calif. A a 14-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, Yoda took home $1000 and a plethora of pet perks during the event at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. (Noah Berger / AP). Click to zoom.

The ILOVENY cup launch: The world-famous logo, on a ceramic cup that looks like it’s made of paper!

Exceptionlab Inc, company founded by Graham Hill, has just launched the ILOVENY cup: The world-famous logo, on a ceramic cup that looks like it’s made of paper! Continue reading »

World Map Made Out of 84K+ Beads

84.345 beads! World map by Haraldur Thorleifsson. Continue reading »

World’s Ugliest Dog Contest


Pabst

Pabst

21st Annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, California. And Pabst wins! Continue reading »

Influenza Pandemic. World’s History. 1918.


Policemen in Seattle wear masks during the 1918 influenza pandemic.

Officials feared mass hysteria in major cities. Citizens were urged to stay indoors and avoid congested areas. Here, policemen patrol the streets to ensure public safety. Continue reading »

Say Hello, World!


A “Hello, World” hellostream.

World’s Most Counterfeited Fashion Brand

Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
The worst investment you will ever make…

A cheap, overpriced, ugly accessory… a material statement of your ignorance.

Just because Paris Hilton rocks Louis Vuitton doesn’t mean that as soon you strap on that purse you begin climbing the upward later to high class or luxury. If you own a Louis Vuitton product you are fake, gullible, in debt, are not happy with you life, ignorant, have no sense of individuality, are a follower and probably have no idea why I’m saying these things.

Look at that chick with the Louis Vuitton purse, she can’t afford diapers for her kids, lives in a trailer, yet she always managers to consume the latest greatest Hollywood fasion.

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Shanghai 2020: The World’s Largest Architectural Installation


Shanghai 2020 architectural installation based in Shanghai Urban Planning Museum. About 300 square meters. Continue reading »

World’s First Hotel Made From Sand


Sand hotel, Weymouth, United Kingdom. £10 per night. Open sky included. Continue reading »

How Fresh and Creative Ideas Rules the World


SALT & PEEPER™
a bird in the hand

This little peeper just wants to please. Turn his head to the right — his eyes change from blue to white and his beak dispenses salt; turn it left — his eyes turn black and of course his beak pours the pepper.

And some very cute things for your home, created by Fred & Friends, watch out with pleasure!

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