Travel
They’re a double-edged sword
The first treasures have been recovered from a Galleon known as the ‘richest shipwreck in history,’ in the ocean near Colombia. It will likely prove to be one of the most incredible finds of the modern era. These treasures have been recovered after more than three centuries at the bottom of the sea. And the […]
Once a state-of-the-art attraction on the coral reefs of north-east Australia, the world’s first floating hotel (most recently named Hotel Haegumgang) originally opened as a five-star Four Seasons resort, but has now been demolished off the coast of North Korea. Given that over two-thirds of Earth’s surface area is dominated by water, it seems predictable […]
Real Madrid has just shown off something extremely impressive inside Spain’s Bernabéu soccer stadium… and it’s not a goal or a trophy lift. In a new time-lapse clip, the stadium morphs from a football pitch to a full NFL field in front of your eyes. It’s the kind of shape-shifting you expect from a sci-fi […]
It’s potentially a good idea, but there are a couple of issues
Beneath New York lives the world’s longest tunnel. You won’t see it, you won’t drive through it, but it’s there – running 85 miles underground. It’s not a subway, not a road, and definitely not a tourist attraction. It’s a lifeline, built nearly a century ago and still fueling one of the world’s biggest cities. […]
Next stop: the Stratosphere
The contrast is a little bizarre
The skies above Groom Lake are supposed to be quiet, unless you’re in the US Air Force. But one civilian pilot decided to see just how close he could get to Area 51 before someone noticed. It’s all part of National Geographic’s new docuseries ‘Area 51: The CIA’s Secret.’ The teaser clip shows exactly what […]
Despite being one of the busiest cities in the world, Las Vegas has refused to paint any lines to divide its road lanes, but it’s managed to find an alternative way to avoid complete vehicular anarchy. The main strip in Las Vegas is renowned for being quite the hotspot for cars. Whether it’s tourists, cabbies, […]
Have you ever wondered why there aren’t any painted road lines in Vegas? Probs not.