Since the beginning of the last decade, boxing has become a technical contest where the main emphasis falls on the competitive side of the sport. Despite these changes, great boxing matches are still determined by the raw power of a fighter’s punch.
Nov 29, 2010
Nov 23, 2010
16 Most Expensive Vehicles Sold on eBay
In the recent months we have seen some of the most expensive vehicles ever sold on eBay motors. This includes our top car, the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California which just sold on October 3rd, 2010 for a price tag of $3.26 million dollars. This graphic does include some vehicles with a final sales price that leave us scratching our heads, but we’ll attempt to address.
Nov 21, 2010
Top 7 Biggest Sheerlegs In The World
A sheerleg is a floating crane, but compared to crane vessel it is not capable of rotating the crane separate from the ship.
There is a huge variety in sheerlegs when it comes to size and capacity. The smaller cranes start around 50 tons in lifting capacity, with the largest being able to lift over 4000 tons. The bigger sheerlegs usually have their own propulsion system and have a large accommodation facility onboard, while smaller units are a floating pontoons that need be towed to their workplace by tugboats.
Nov 17, 2010
World's Largest Wine Glass (Record set by Lebanon)
The Largest Wine Glass Guinness World Record has been smashed by Lebanon. This Largest Wine Glass can hold an incredible one hundred bottles.
Elizabeth Smith, An adjudicator of the Guinness Book of World Records confirmed that the plexiglass vessel measured 94.48 inches (2.40 metres) in height and 65 inches (1.65 metres) in diameter.
"I'm here from London and I'm very proud to announce that Vinifest and Eventions, and Lebanon have created a new Guinness world record for the largest wine glass", said Elizabeth.
Nov 14, 2010
10 Bizarre Beauty Products for Women
Some women never stop bemoaning how exhausting their beauty regimen is. The hours in the salon, the endless application of makeup, the miseries of ill-fitting high heels — all these labors, we are told, are a terrible chore. Generally we just nod along, trying not to look for a fight. But after witnessing these beauty products for women, we’re inclined to agree — women have it a lot worse than men.
Nov 12, 2010
World’s Tallest Climbing Wall: The Excalibur
Towering over 121 feet in the air (37 meters) and with an overhang of 36 feet (11 meters) the Excalibur at the Klimcentrum Bjoeks (Bjoeks Climb Center) in the town of Groningen, The Netherlands, is considered to be the tallest climbing wall in the world. As long as you don’t take into consideration mountains, cliffs or other man-made structures not specifically designed for climbing. The curved design results in sections that are easy for beginners to tackle, as well as some extremely difficult parts where experienced climbers will literally find themselves hanging.
Nov 10, 2010
World's Most Expensive Jeans
Undoubtedly, the most famous of Levi Strauss's inventions (followed closely by jeans shorts and jeans jackets), blue jeans have been an American staple for over 140 years. Originally developed as work clothes for miners and cowboys, jeans have since gone from durable mess clothes to a trendy fashion statement.
While a pair of Lev`s today will run you about $60, there are many other jeans companies that are much less focused on value, and much more focused on making a statement. The following are just a few of the most expensive jeans known to man.
Nov 8, 2010
The Most Complex Watch in the World: Patek Philippe Calibre 89
With 33 complications, 1728parts, and weight almost 3lbs, the Calibre 89 is no doubt the most complex watch in the world. It was created in 1989 to celebrate the 150th anniversary. There are only four available in platinum, white gold, rose gold and yellow gold.
Nov 5, 2010
The World's Fastest Rollercoaster: Formula Rossa
Inhabitants of the UAE's capital city Abu Dhabi don't do things by halves. After all, they have gold-dispensing cashpoints, the world's tallest tower, and now... the world's fastest rollercoaster.
It's called the 'Formula Rossa' and it can reach speeds of almost 150mph, just like that, hurtling its passengers at speeds that even German Autobahn traffic cops would cock an eyebrow at.
Nov 3, 2010
World's Largest Hand-Woven Carpet
The world's largest hand-woven carpet 'Qasr al-Alam' has been designed by an Iranian artist on the order of Emir of Oman. The carpet was unveiled in Tehran on July 31, 2010.
