Collection of strange and unusual members of the animal world
1. Okapi
As strange as the okapi might look (it appears to be some kind of cross between a zebra and chestnut horse, but with an unusually large neck), it sure is cute isn’t it? Not all strange animals have to be freaky or ugly or downright scary looking. That long neck we talked about is a reminder...
Stacey Herald worlds smallest mum only 28-inch tall
Giving birth is a big event for any woman, but for tiny Stacey Herald it is momentous – and extremely risky.
Doctors warned 2ft 4in Stacey off pregnancy. They said a baby would grow so large inside her body it would crush her organs, strangling her from the inside out.
But bravely she defied their...
Junk Dunks: Nike Sneakers Made From Metal Scraps, Recycled Circuit Boards
Think you have the bombest sneakers around? Next to these sneakers by junk-metal artist Gabriel Dishaw, your crazy, neon high-tops don’t even compare. Dishaw creates detailed shoe replicas out of metal and electronic scraps, using only glue and bending techniques to hold them together. So far, he’s...
Bizarre and Exotic Turtles
Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
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In 2006, the Snapping Turtle was declared the state reptile of New York after being popularly chosen by the state’spublic elementary school children. This species is a large freshwater turtle than can be found in Canada, Mexico to Ecuador....
Mountain covered in 100,000 gal. of technicolor paint
Salvation Mountain is a colorful artificial mountain north of Calipatria, California, near Slab City. It is made from adobe, straw, and thousands of gallons of paint. It was created by Leonard Knight to convey the message that “God Loves Everyone”. Mr. Knight refused substantial donations of money...
