WATCHING THE WORLD FROM THE VILLAGES: March 2010

Friday, March 26, 2010

Pipe Motel

How about staying the night in a Pipe Motel?

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Living In A Cage--Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, property prices have reached world record highs.
In response to the unaffordable prices of even small apartment, people have been living in wire cages like these for years.
The enclosures are tiny, and it can get unbearably hot with all those bodies in a small space.
It was revealed that there were 19 people living in a 625 square foot apartment.
A bottom-level cage will run you around $150 a month, whereas an upper-level enclosure would cost closer to $100 because they are slightly smaller.
While these residents aren’t exactly squatters – they pay exorbitant rents for the amount of space they live in – they certainly are off-grid.
There are two toilets for all 19 residents, one faucet, no shower, and their electricity is “donated.”
Many residents end up living in cages because of the failing Hong Kong economy and the poor job market.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

What A Place To Live!

Do you think you could live here?

West Virginia Haunting

So...Have you ever been to West Virginia...

The Wall of Death!

Well...You just have to watch "The Wall Of Death" from India... :

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Worst Bowling Ball Throw!

Take a look at the worst bowling ball throw ever recorded!

How The Onion Ring Was Invented

According to most sources, the onion ring was invented when a careless cook
at a Pig Stand location in Dallas accidentally dropped an onion slice in some batter,
then pulled it out and tossed it in the fryer for lack of a better destination.
Now, you’d think inventing the onion ring would be enough for one restaurant chain, but not Pig Stand.
The company also lays claim to opening America’s first drive-in, inventing Texas toast,
and being one of the first restaurants to advertise using neon signs.
Not bad for a little outfit from Texas.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Special Effects Begin in Movies

Special Effects Begin!!!
The first special effect came in an 1895 Edison Film, when Alfred Clark recreated the beheading of Mary, Queen of Scots.
He had all the actors hold completely still, with the exception of the actress playing Mary, while he paused the camera.
Then Mary was replaced with a dummy before filming started again.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Ways To Make Change For A Dollar

There are 293 ways to make change for a Dollar Bill.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Test Your Reaction Time!

Here is a chance for you to TEST your REACTION TIME.
Just click on the following link and have fun!

TEST YOUR REACTION TIME

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Beef Twinkies

How about some Beef Twinkies!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A Big Mistake!

This was a big mistake!

Jack Nicholson and an Autograph

Do you really think he will sign it?

Remembering Star Wars

Remembering...
From left to right: Han Solo, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Leia, Luke Skywalker and R2D2

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Snow Cone Cat

This cat is crazy about Snow Cones...

The Attack of the Alligator!

Watch Out For The Alligator...

Monday, March 8, 2010

Acme Mine Removal Service!

I got this one...

Sunday, March 7, 2010

What A Tree!!!

Nick Nichols, the “Indiana Jones of Photography," produced the first-ever high-definition, seamless composite photo of an entire redwood...
It’s 300 feet tall and between 1,500 and 2,000 years old...
The photo was created with 84 very high-resolution images,
taken at approximately 3-foot intervals from a vertical dolly rigged parallel to the tree...