Painted Bellies
Pregnant women really have to take care of themselves; eat right, avoid alcohol and avoid too much physical strain. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t have a little fun with their big bellies…
Poodle Hall of Shame
I always feel bad for poodles that are meticulously groomed with puffy tails and paws, but these poor poodle pups have it so much worse.
Making a Delicacy
For those of us that prefer Folgers, the most expensive coffee in the world is called Kopi Luwak, and it retails for between $100 and $600 per pound. It’s made from the finest, ripest coffee berries in Asia, but that’s not what makes it so special. These berries are eaten by civets, a type of small jungle cat, and then excreted. The inner seeds of the berries are not digested by the civet, and so they are collected, washed and roasted. Yum Yum. Here’s the whole process illustrated.
Crazy Train
Don’t let your commute on the subway become boring. Subways are the new it thing in entertainment, meeting all of your cultural and social needs. Some might bring a smile to your face, others might make you want to switch train cars.
You can attend an art opening…
Terrible Inventions
Some of the worst inventions in history have been discovered among the extensive photo of LIFE magazine. These were all taken between the late 1930′s and early 1960′s. I wonder why they never caught on?
For parents who want to make sure their babies get enough fresh air and get toughened up by falling into a city street, there’s Baby Cage.
Fresh Cabs
You never know what strange smell or upholstery condition you will get when you open up the cabin of a city cab. I have a feeling that these pimped out cabs would make a nice, comfortable ride.
Drum Transport
I always feel bad for the drummer in a band. They have the most gear to disassemble, haul, reassemble and sound check. Looks like this guy found an easier way to get his kit around.
Natural Bridges
Cherrapunji, India is the wettest place on earth, and the natives have developed a clever and natural way to cross the many rivers of the region.
An Active Vacationer
It’s one thing to travel the world and take a few pictures of yourself in front of famous landmarks, but Ashrita Furman takes it to a new level. He visits historic sites and attempts to break Guinness World Records for rather ordinary activities.
Just Like Icarus
Even if you can find a cheap airfare, the cost of travel quickly grows out of hand thanks to security fees, checked baggage fees and now fees for snacks, blankets and pillows. A young man in China seems to have taken the do-it-yourself approach to avoiding all of these problems. Using a motorcycle engine, wood from native trees, a web-enabled cell phone and a basic education, Wu Zhongyuan has built his own helicopter.
