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World's Most Stunning Bridges (PHOTOS) From the epic expanse of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge suspension bridge in Japan to the timeless grandeur of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, the world is covered with bridges that are not only marvels of engineering but also of beauty and inspiration.
In honor of these achievements, we present 12 stunning bridges from around the globe which are both wonders of design and icons of the creative spirit. And, perhaps best of all, they're of invaluable use.
See pictures of some of the world's most impressive bridges here and vote for your favorites. We tried to shy away from picking such instantly recognizable ones as, say, the Brooklyn Bridge, but let us know if we overlooked some true gems.
In honor of these achievements, we present 12 stunning bridges from around the globe which are both wonders of design and icons of the creative spirit. And, perhaps best of all, they're of invaluable use.
See pictures of some of the world's most impressive bridges here and vote for your favorites. We tried to shy away from picking such instantly recognizable ones as, say, the Brooklyn Bridge, but let us know if we overlooked some true gems.
Millau Viaduct -- France
Gateshead Millennium Bridge -- England
Hangzhou Bay Bridge -- China
Bosphorous Bridge -- Turkey
Coronado Bridge -- U.S.A.
Confederation Bridge -- Canada
Sunniberg Bridge -- Switzerland
Khaju Bridge -- Iran
Helix Bridge -- Singapore
"Golden Horn" Bridge -- Norway
Alamillo Bridge -- Spain
Banpo Bridge -- South Korea
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) demonstrators mimic typical meat packages with signs reading, 'Meat Is Murder,' in Times Square in New York on July 27, 2010. The activists lying nearly naked on large trays and covered with clear plastic will feature oversized price stickers that warn, 'Billions of Animals Are Abused and Violently Killed Because You Eat Meat'.
Source :- Economic Times Via Day Life
A gigantic, life-like statue of a man swimming through the pavement on the bank of the River Thames was unveiled.
The fixture, near Tower Bridge, was commissioned by The Discovery Channel to advertise its newest reality show, London Ink, and will be unveiled by the show's star, Louis Molloy.
Mr Molloy is best known for being David Beckham's personal tattooist, and is responsible for the famous 'guardian angel' tattoo on the footballer's back.
The Scubster A team of engineers plan to venture where no man has gone before after unveiling ,a pedal-boat submarine on the French Riviera.
Nicknamed "the Scubster," the 3.5 metre-long one-man yellow submarine has echoes of the fancy gadgets from fictional spy James Bond.
Powered by twin propellers connected to a pedal belt, the mini-sub can reach speeds of 8 km an hour (5 mph) if its pilot is in good shape, and can reach depths of 6 metres (20 ft).
"I've been up in the air by pedalling, underwater with my bike and now underwater with a submarine," Stephane Rousson, the man behind the invention, told Reuters.
The vessel managed an hour under water in the Mediterranean waters off the Cote d'Azur this week and is entirely controlled by hand or pedal. Hermetically sealed, the passenger breathes with a mask and a bottle of oxygen.
Whether it will have commercial success remains to be seen, but Rousson believes it may capture the attention of an emerging high-end market of yacht owners with "pocket submarines."
"And if it doesn't take off, I'll race it," said the 40-year old from Nice, who plans to take part in the 2011 International submarine race in the United States.
Lori Weitzner’s innovative Newsworthy wall covering takes recycled newspapers to a new level. The design is woven on a hand loom from strips of newsprint and backed for all applications from residential to hospitality.
Source :- Design Milk
Surfer Girl
What does your baby dream about while sleeping? Mila’s mother decided to figure out this by creating amazing set of photographs. She is doing her best to imagine, create and capture her child’s daydreams. All pictures are very sweet and ingenious.
Adele Enersen in Helsinki says, "This is my maternity leave hobby. While my baby is taking her nap, I try to imagine her dream and capture it."
Bookworm
The Rockstar
Imaginary Friend
Banana Kick
Candyland
Attack of the 50 foot woman's baby!
UP!
Wonderland Mushroom
Her Pinkiness is The Batbaby
Bunny Wabbit
Nirvana
Cottoncandy Park
The Little Mermaid
Oh What a Circus!
A Little Ray of Sunshine
The Elephant Rider
A Space Odyssey 2010
Butterfly
The Rain Of Roses
The Snowman
Her SuperPinkiness
"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Lots."
It's a Jungle Out There!
Source :- Mila Daydreams