OPTICAL ILLUSION DEFIES REALITY
Created in Paris by Francois Abenalet, this ingenious sidewalk installation goes beyond the usual chalk drawings by incorporating actual grass and trees. It's a classic example of anamorphosis -- a distorted image that only takes its "proper" form when viewed from exactly the right angle.
WORLD'S SCARIEST FOOD
Think you're fearless about food? These international delicacies go beyond trendy nose-to-tail eating and push the boundaries of adventurous eating: Piles of spiders deep-fried in garlic and spices; raw eggs cured for months until they reach a reeking, gelatinous state; fried or grilled newborn mice served with a spicy dipping sauce—and more.
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| A palm-sized species of black tarantula known as "a-ping" is a well-known culinary specialty of Skuon, a small Cambodian village north of Phnom Penh. The rural area is sometimes called "spiderville" for the street vendors selling heaping trays of whole arachnids, which are bred in underground lairs and fried with garlic, sugar, spices and salt until their legs are crispy and their bodies turn a dusky red. |
FAMOUS HOMES INSPIRE COPYCATS
Some builders have a specific vision in mind when designing a home. Whether they are recreating the home of someone powerful or replicating a house from TV or in the movies, some people take their inspiration seriously and make it into their everyday reality.
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| Home inspired by Pixar's movie, "Up" |
MILKY WAY GALAXY
The Milky Way is home to over 200 billion stars and 50 billion planets. These incredible photos capture what we can see of the immense beauty of our galaxy.
