1 milion de begonii…

… pe 300 de metri patrati, Bruxelles, Grand Place, Belgia; locatie binecunoscuta pentru marele sau “covor de flori”. Aceasta prezentare de begonii este amplasata la fiecare doi ani in piata centrala pentru cateva zile la mijlocul lui August, si evident, atrage foarte multi turisti. Modelul covorului de flori se bazeaza pe un desen medieval de covor. Primul covor de begonii a fost “montat” in centrul orasului in 1971 cu scopul promovarii begoniilor. Fiecare metru patrat contine peste 300 de flori. Continuare

ready to make intergalactic travels?

From the class of unnecessary things which imply a lot of work and resources, Ladies and Gentlemen, here you are the QUID! The foreign exchange company Travelex asked for, and the scientists from the National Space Center and the University of Leicester designed it: it is called the Quasi Universal Intergalactic Denomination (Quid) and it is designed to withstand the stresses of space travel and has no sharp edges or chemicals that could hurt space tourists.

So, in case if you have to travel intergalatically, take some Quids with you.

sleepy? try this!

Many situations exist where it is taboo to sleep despite the natural inclination of humans to rest their tired eyes. Examples include meetings, lectures, and conversations. With Sleep Safe Tape, users can get the shut eye they need while appearing to be wide-awake. Of course, Sleep Safe Tape is a novelty product and might not be used as advertised except by those audacious enough. Those less bold may choose to use it as a regular roll of tape. Sleep Safe Tape is a roll of standard transparent 1/2″ wide tape that has pictures of an eye printed along the length of the tape. Continuare

Bucuresti (ep.1) – 10.000 de case si 60.587 locuitori

in 1831, ce credeati? Am primit aseara de la Oana, careia ii multumesc foarte mult, un document extrem de interesant cu istoria Bucurestiului. Sunt foarte multe lucruri interesante, pe unele le stiati cu siguranta, pe altele le veti afla citind micul serial ce l-am pregatit pentru voi. Fotografii vechi cu cladiri ce nu mai exista din pacate, dar si cu unele ce au rezistat timpului, putina istorie desigur si multa nostalgie. Astazi episodul 1. Va astept zilele urmatoare pentru celelalte episoade. Continuare