5 Insanely Small And Inhabited Private Islands

Most people dream of owning their own island, a piece of tranquil heaven to truly call their own. For the majority of people however, this will always remain just that: a dream. On the flipside, there is a definite island-buying trend growing amongst those lucky enough to be able to afford such a residence, from movie stars through to politicians, which will one day result in all such people living offshore… or maybe not..

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25 Most Colorful Lakes on Earth

Color is how the human eye perceives the reflection of different spectrums of light. We perceive color just as we perceive taste: sublime, exquisite, horrible and delicious. It provokes us, it enchants us and our whole world revolves around it. Everything from the clothes we wear, to the foods we eat are determined by color.
It’s only fitting then, that we explore some of Mother Nature’s most colorful works. The kaleidoscope of colors presented in this series of spectacular lake images, encapsulate the incredible natural beauty of enclosed expanses of water.

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Where women spend their money

Interesting bus stop designs

Sometimes, waiting for buses can be fun....

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60 Incredible Aerial Photos You Must See

A compilation of 60 incredible aerial pictures, all taken by photographer Yann Arthus Bertrand.

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Beijing Olympics Photos

A large collection of photos from the Beijing Olympics. There are tons of great photos including a few you probably won't see in the mainstream media.

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10 Most Expensive Hotel Suites

If you thought booking the honeymoon suite at your dream hotel just had to be the most expensive hotel suite ever, we've got news for you -- it wasn't, unless you dropped almost $30,000(for one night, that is). From beachfront bliss to big city splendor, the ten most expensive hotel rooms in the world have a few things in common -- they're all over-the-top fabulous, and none of the nightly room rates includes tax, so be prepared to add another 10 - 17% to your bill at check-out.

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Map Of Olympic Medals

Circles are sized by the number of medals that countries won in summer Olympic Games. Use the slider to view past Olympics, or click on a country to display a list of its medal winners.

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Weightlifting accident - Beijing 2008

Spingfield Punx

Springfield Punx is a project in which Dean Fraser recreates cartoon characters and celebrities in a Simpsons style. Some have already appeared on The Simpsons but he still draws all characters from scratch

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Concept Cars: Audi O

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15 Best Places On Earth To Visit In Your Lifetime!

Have you ever dreamed of visiting any of your favorite places? Most often, you will hear these words from your friends, family members or any others. Every one of us desire to visit our favorite places in the lifetime. It is the dream of every human being.

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Passing the Torch: An Evolution of Form

The modern Olympic Games have become as much a global contest among designers and architects as among athletes. Each Olympics is expected to produce a logo, a signature building - and a characteristic torch that symbolized local tradition and national character. Below, a design history of the Olympic torch from 1936 to the present day.

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Rich People Rooftops

A Flickr photo set of rooftops of rich people in New York City.

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