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Nathan Sawaya: LEGO Artist Extraordinaire

Did you know that the word, Lego comes form the Danish Leg Godt, which means to play well? Based out of Denmark, the LEGO powers-that-be could never hope for a more brilliant representation of their versatile product than that exemplified by New York based artist, Nathan Sawaya. Nathan Sawaya was born in Colville, Washington, and as a child drew cartoons and played with LEGO toy building blocks… [Read more]

Is Recently Discovered Fossil Ape or Man?

A South African cave was the site of the discovery of an ape like creature with human features. Scientists involved in the discovery believe that this fossil represents the most reasonable connection between ancient and modern humans. If the scientific community at large accepts this claim, the human family tree needs to be shaken and reorganized with this new fossil species smack dab in the… [Read more]

Extreme Diving Stunt From Roof of Boston Art Museum

Boston Harbor was the site of a most unusual occurrence this past month when fourteen divers from all over the world competing in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series used the overhanging roof of an art museum as its most recent launching pad. Thousands of spectators were drawn to the scene of the jump from the most unusual diving board that was the roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art.… [Read more]

Thief Swallows Stolen Diamond

In a restaurant in the luxurious resort town of Marbella, Spain, a thief saw his golden opportunity when he noticed a handbag on the floor by the chair of a British woman engaged in conversation. He and his partner entered the busy restaurant and one of them swiped the bag, which contained $3,000 in cash and a pendant with a diamond worth $16,500. When the men left, the woman discovered her… [Read more]

Vampire Themed Cruises To Alaskan Coast

The Vamps at Sea cruise is slated for the summer of 2012 and it promises to be a celebratory time that always wavers around near daybreak. Hundreds of enthusiasts are expected to sail along the renowned Inside Passage, where an array of colorful marine and wildlife that includes: hump back whales, orcas, black bears, porpoises sea lions, sea otters and eagles flourish. Those attending the Vamps… [Read more]