Urban Exploration: London's Dark Satanic Mills [UK]

Original source : http://www.thebohemianblog.com
Posted : February 2014
Author : Darmon Richter

London's Royal Victoria Dock was once a hotbed of industry and commerce. In particular, this waterfront location was home to some of the nation's leading flour mills: namely the Rank Hovis Premier Mill, and that vast behemoth of the industrial revolution known as Millennium Mills.

Now abandoned for more than three decades, these rotting mills stand in stark contrast to a district fast developing. Heading down to the docks, I decided to pay them a visit – tackling the tight site security to get a look inside these last vestigial skeletons of early Edwardian industry.

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The Burning House : What Would You Save From Your Burning House?

Original source : http://www.damncoolpictures.com

Posted : September 2011

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If your house was burning and you only had a few minutes to gather up a few things to save from the fire, which of your possessions would you choose? The Burning House is a neat photo project by Foster Huntington that asks this question, with photographs submitted by various people showing their most valuable possessions neatly arranged.

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10 Terrorist Attacks That Almost Happened

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1. Attempted Assassination of George H.W. Bush

The Iraqi president, Saddam Hussein, ordered his troops to invade Kuwait over oil disputes in August 2, 1990 and decline to withdraw. US in a coalition of 34 other countries waged a month-long aerial bombing campaign, followed by ground attacks that forced Iraq from Kuwait.

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10 Awesome Flooring Designs

Original source : http://www.funonthenet.in

Posted : May 2012

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These are 10 of the coolest flooring designs. From an optical illusion floor, to a floor made of pennies, an etched floor and even an interactive floor, this design collection has it all!

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10 Cool And Unusual Police Cars

Original source : http://www.toxel.com
Posted : December 2009
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Collection of the world’s fastest, coolest and the most unusual police cars that help officers quickly reach the scene of an incident.

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V4 House By Marcio Kogan

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This has to be one of the most amazing properties we have come across this year. The "V4 House" in Sao Paulo - Brazil, was designed by renown Architect Marcio Kogan. The main feature is the lack of walls, making the interior flow effortlessly onto the lush outside environment. The stunning property has not gone unnoticed in the architectural world, it has been nominated under the House category of the 2012 World Architecture Festival.

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10 Most Bizarre Funeral Traditions in the World

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Author : Sarah Salman

This is a list of some interesting and weird rituals in which people belonging to different cultures disposed their loved ones to the God, after they have ceased to live. Some bury their loved ones while others burn them. But there are some never heard of most bizarre funeral traditions in the world that you are going to be shocked after knowing. Read ahead to know about these shocking death rituals and traditions from around the globe.

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10 Actors Who Killed People In Real Life

Original source : http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com
Posted : August 2013
Author : Brian Abrams

1. Fay DeWitt

In 1965, comic actress Fay DeWitt (“Mork & Mindy,” “Designing Women”) was charged with stabbing her husband, playwright Ray Allen, to death with a letter opener.

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The Most Unexplained Photos That Exist

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The Mysterious Hinterkaifeck Murders

In Germany, 1922, the murders of six people at the Hinterkaifeck farmstead shocked the nation. This wasn’t just because of the gruesome nature of the case, but also because the case was so incredibly weird, and it remains unsolved to this day. Over 100 people were interviewed in the murder, but no one was ever arrested. No motive was ever established as to explain the murders. The previous maid had left 6 months earlier, saying the home was haunted. The new maid arrived only hours before the murders.  It is believed that the perpetrator(s) remained at the farm for several days – someone had fed the cattle, and eaten food in the kitchen: the neighbours had also seen smoke from the chimney during the weekend. The photo above depicts one of the victims as he lay in the house barn.

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10 Strange And Wonderful Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around The World

Original source : http://www.todayifoundout.com

Posted : February 2013

Author : Noreen

1. Japan

In this part of the World, it’s all about spoiling your man on Valentine’s day and not the other way around like in most Western cultures. Japanese women are usually said to be reserved and shy when it comes to expressing their affections with lovey-dovey gestures. However, on this day, the women are in the forefront presenting the men (and sometimes even female friends) in their lives gifts (mostly chocolates), to express either their love, courtesy or social obligation.

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SH House By Baksvanwengerden Architects

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Amsterdam-based BaksvanWengerden Architecten were commissioned to renovate and enlarge a single-family house in the Netherlands. The SH House dates back to 1932, the owners wanted to renovate the original interior that was very dark and enclosed. The architects removed the internal partitions and created an open floor plan which extends towards the garden. Beautiful fusion of classic with contemporary.

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7 Unsolved Mysteries Of Space

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Are We Alone?

SETI – Radio Telescope

Radio telescopes have been scanning the regions of space since 1977. We are yet to receive signals that points to a communication from intelligent life. There are 60 million potentially habitable planets in our Milky way alone. And there are billions of galaxies in the known universe.

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Top 10 Strangest Hotels In The World

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Posted : August 2009

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The world is full of strange places, so why not strange hotels? You will not likely find any of these in the most recommended section of even the best hotel portals as they are not for the average traveller.

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Paul Walker’s Car Collection

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The original Fast & Furious film hit the big screen when we were high school students, really opening us up to the automotive scene as young teenagers. We’ve always been huge fans of Paul Walker’s role in the films, and like many fans out there, his death really hit home for us.

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It's All In The Genes

Original source : http://2dives.com
Posted : August 2011
Author : 2dives

Splitting family members' faces in half and then melding them together, interesting new people are created.

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10 Tips About Trigger Digits

Original source : http://researchonmedical.com
Posted : October 2013
Author : The admin

When you have a trigger digit it gets locked in a flexed position and you are unable to unlock and extend it except by pulling it with the other hand. This triggering of the finger or thumb is a common problem, which can lead to a significant disability resulting in loss of hand function and the performance of routine activities. A similar condition may also affect children but in much less frequency.

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Why The Toilet Is Sometimes Called A “John”

Original source : http://www.todayifoundout.com

Posted : August 2010

Author : Daven Hiskey

The term is thought to derive from Sir John Harrington or, at the least, to have been popularized due to Harrington. (There are a few references of the toilet being called “Cousin John”, as well as many references to it being called “Jake” and other such generic names, before Harrington was born; but it is generally agreed that why we now call it “John” is because of Harrington and not from the old “Cousin John”).

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Are Multivitamins Really Good For You?

Original source : http://www.womenshealthmag.com
Posted : December 2013
Author : Casey Gueren

Doctors Say You Should Stop Taking Multivitamins

Science says you don't need to pop that pill every morning 

Before you shell out for another pack of supplements, listen to this: A growing body of research shows that taking multivitamins may not be beneficial to your health and in some cases it may actually be harmful, according to a recent editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine. 

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Wolverine's Metal Claws In X-Men: Days Of Future Past Explained

Original source : http://www.empireonline.com
Posted : January 2014

Author : Ali Plumb

Hint: Magneto is involved

If you've seen last year's The Wolverine, read on. If not, abandon all hope because we are sounding the spoiler siren. What is about to be revealed concerns Logan's claws, and explains why they will be both bone and metal over the course of X-Men: Days Of Future Past.

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World’s Tallest Building May Shut Down Elevators, Air Conditioning Due to Outstanding Fees

Original source : http://inhabitat.com

Posted : February 2014

Author : Julie M. Rodriguez

The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, has run into some financial troubles that may result in management shutting down air conditioning and elevator service to its 163 floors. A dispute over thousands of dollars in unpaid service fees threatens to leave residents stranded in a sweltering building after paying $55,000 in cash to live in the tower for the year.

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FDA: Antibacterial Soaps Might Be Harmful

Original source : http://www.womenshealthmag.com

Posted : December 2013

Author : Casey Gueren

When the cold and flu season revs up, it's tempting to stock up on all the heavy-duty germ fighters you can find. But it turns out that antibacterial soap may not be more effective than regular soap at keeping you flu-free, and it might even contain harmful chemicals. That's why the FDA issued a proposed rule this week that would require manufacturers to provide substantial data showing the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps.

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Whale Shark - The Worlds Biggest Fish

Original source : http://www.funonthenet.in

Posted : December 2008

Author : Sam

The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a slow moving filter feeding shark that is the largest living fish species. It can grow up to 12.2 m. (40 ft.) in length and can weigh up to 13.6 tonnes (15 short tons). The shark is found in tropical and warm oceans and lives in the open sea and can live for about 70 years. The species is believed to have originated about 60 million years ago.

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Amazing Art Of Ancient Calendars

Original source : http://www.funonthenet.in

Posted : May 2012

Author : Shraddha Yawalkar

The human race has a long way from living in caves in the strong age to planning to settle on different planets in this technologically advanced age. All this has become possible because of the curiosity of few intelligent individuals in the movement of astral bodies in the sky. They observed the movements of various planets in space night and day and chartered their path, speed and locations in the sky at different times for the posterity.  Over a period of time, such individuals came together, formed an association and started publishing their results for the knowledge of general public. It was because of the royal patronage that different types of “ephemeris” ( detailed day-to-day movements of the planets in the sky) based on either the sun or moon came into existence. Over a period of time these were refined further. A variety of such calendars existed all over the world, some of which are given below.  

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Coffee

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Coffee Beans are the Pit of a Fruit

Coffee beans sure look like beans. But they're actually the pit of the fruit of the coffee tree. The fruit is like a cherry or berry, and each one usually contains 2 of the stones with their flat sides facing each other.

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Ultimate Chick Car

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Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

The purple and pink skyline at sunset is a bonus here, but the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio is the ultimate chick car no matter the conditions or hue of the sky. Guys could hardly be more out of place than behind the wheel of one these rides.

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Top 10 Deadliest Diseases Of All Time

Original source : http://www.gizmocrazed.com
Posted : January 2012
Author : Nematoda

There are many diseases in the world that are life threatening. Over the years we have witnessed various deadly diseases that have the potential to wipe out entire communities. Some of them are curable, whereas some are not. No doubt that we have already achieved a lot of advancement in the field of medical science, but there is still a lot to be done. This article will brief you about the Top 10 deadliest diseases of all time.

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Las Palmeras Peru By Greg Wright Architects

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Las Palmeras is a breathtaking project by Greg Wright Architects. These 2 holiday houses on the coastline of Peru which sit prominently at the top of a rock cliff overlooking the beach and ocean, are anchored into the rock with a stone sculptural plinth rising up to the living levels, concealing a basement floor below. 

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10 Places That Look Imaginary But Are Actually Real

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Author : Ejaz Khan

Here is a list of most amazing magical places. The top 10 Places That Look Imaginary around the world, that look not normal, but are actually real.

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Breaking The Sound Barrier

Original source : http://www.scientificamerican.com

Posted : March 2002

Author : Tobias Rossmann

What is the sound barrier?

The sound barrier, in aerodynamics, is the point at which an object moves from transonic to supersonic speed. The term, which occasionally has other meanings, came into use during World War II, when a number of aircraft started to encounter the effects of compressibility, a collection of several unrelated aerodynamic effects that "struck" their aircraft like an impediment to further acceleration. By the 1950s, new aircraft designs routinely "broke" the sound barrier

(http://en.wikipedia.org)

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The Radiating Beauty Of Wheel Icicles

Original source : http://www.funcage.com
Posted : January 2014
Author : max4u

With half melted droplets of water landing on the central hub of a wheel, they are flung outward in straight lines or curving arcs – something that would go totally unnoticed in warmer areas.

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10 Most Common Diseases In The World

Original source : http://www.gizmocrazed.com
Posted : June 2012
Author : Nematoda

No one likes to visit a doctor or a hospital. However, there are some common diseases that people face very often during their life cycle. No matter how fit you are there are high chances that you might suffer from these diseases in your lifetime. Even though these diseases are common, you should not ignore them; if ignored, they might have serious implications. Following is the list of Top 10 common diseases in the world that you should know.

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Duct Tape - Never leave Home Without It

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Duct tapes, an innovative invention. Many things can be done or made, using these tapes and the list is never ending. Here is an example of the versatility of these tapes by an innovative pilot...

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Top 10 Major Incidents of 2013

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Author : Sarah Salman

Time passes by with the speed of light; a year comes and goes very fast. In our busy schedules we don’t have much time to appreciate the memories whether happy or sad. So here we have tried to put some major events of 2013 together. As far as events are concerned, 2013 was one of the most eventful year. We witnessed many bright and shiny mornings and delightful evenings in the whole year but at the same time we also witnessed many unbelievable moments in this year. Here we take a brief glance and review the top 10 major incidents of 2013.

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20 Actual Statements From Car Insurance Claim

Original source : www.blippitt.com

Posted : February 2010

Author : Chris Monty

The following are actual statements found on insurance forms where car drivers tried to summarize the details of an accident in the fewest possible words. Some of these are actually quite old, in fact I remember my mom (who used to work for an insurance company) showing me some of these about 20 years ago. I haven’t seen them for a long time, so maybe they will be new to you or at least raise a laugh (which is our hope).

Enjoy:

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Researchers Develop Lithium Ion Battery That Can Charge An Electric Car For 27 Years

Original source : http://techflesh.com
Posted : January 2014
Author : The admin

The problem with electric cars these days is that their lithium-ion batteries need to be replaced every few years, with some costing in the upwards of $10,000+. Researchers at the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Wurttemburg (ZSW) have developed one of the most efficient lithium-ion batteries yet, and in an electric vehicle they’re expected to retain 85% of their capacity after being charged every day for “about 27.4 years.”

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Muskoka Lakes Boathouse By Christopher Simmonds

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Muskoka Lakes Boathouse by Ottawa-based studio Christopher Simmonds Architect is located in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada. The construction that gets its name from its location is a renewal of an existing boathouse with 600 square meters, it includes a second guest suite and roof terrace. Its design in the wilderness provides varied views as well as a sheltering foil to the open lake breezes and water traffic.

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10 Controversial Archaeological Discoveries You Should Not Miss

Original post : http://www.epicmoron.com

Posted : December 2013

Author : The admin

Hundreds of strange archaeological discoveries have been made in modern history. However, many archaeological discoveries also offer a tempting insight into unsolved mysteries, which continue to fascinate people around the world. Check out these 10 controversial archaeological discoveries and find out why each one stimulates debate between scientists, historians, or the general public.

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Bullets Cut In Half

Original source : http://www.toxel.com

Posted : January 2014

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Fascinating photos by Los Angeles based photographer Sabine Pearlman reveal hidden complexity and beauty in the designs of modern bullets. The bullets were photographed inside of a World War II bunker in Switzerland. A lot of engineering went into the creation of each bullet. Beautiful images stand in vast contrast to the destructive purpose of these objects.

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Poison Apple Seeds

Original source : http://1000weirdfacts.com
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Author : Mark Beselt

Weird Fact: Apple seeds are poisonous.

Apple seeds contain cyanide. And while your body can cope with the small amounts found in the seeds of just one apple, it is certainly possible to eat enough that you die.

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