World’s Biggest Flower Blooms in Switzerland

Visitors look at the Arum Titan "Amorphophallus titanum", the largest flower in the world, as it blossoms for a second time on late November 19, 2012.

The world’s largest flower has blossomed in Basel. The monster stinky plant, which boasts the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world, is 2.27 meters tall and blooms for just a couple of days once every few years. Titan Arum, which originates in the jungles of Sumatra, is not just the biggest flower in the world – it is also one of the stinkiest. Its flowers release an odor reminiscent of decomposing flesh. Luckily, it rarely blooms outside its natural environment. The Swiss botanical garden was lucky enough to have two of the flowers bloom in just 18 months. The last time Titan Arum blossomed there was in April 2011. Before that, the plant blossomed in Switzerland only in 1936. The blossoming flower was constantly under the eye of online cameras, so that everyone keen to see the remarkable botanic event could take a glimpse. Others who are not turned away by the horrible smell of rotting meat visited the botanic garden in Basel to see the monster flower with their own eyes. The last floral appearance of the Titan Arum in Basel attracted some 25,000 visitors.  05 more images after the break...

V8 Hotel for Car Fans

01. In total, the hotel offers 34 rooms.

In the German city of Stuttgart is one of the most unusual hotels in the world. Its interior uses a large number of cars. A culmination of this car is a disgrace bed, retro-styled car. 17 more images after the break...

Roof gardens in London — Jason Hawkes

Photographer Jason Hawkes, flying in a helicopter over London, filmed on the roofs of buildings which are divided small gardens. 07 more images after the break...

Massive Arch Bridge — Melkweg Bridge

 Images by Jeroen Musch and NEXT Architects

The Melkwegbridge is located in Purmerend, the Netherlands. The bridge is part of the masterplan ‘De Kanaalsprong’ and connects the historic city center with the towns’ new district. The most striking part of the bridge, designed by NEXT Architects, is a massive arch which reaches the height of 12m above water level and stands in a continuous line with the Melkweg-road, thus offering an incredible view over the city. The high lookout is an attraction in itself and lets pedestrians fully experience the relation between the new and historic center of Purmerend. 12 more images after the break...

Czech Republic Tereza Fajksova - Winner Of The Title Miss Earth 2012

The 12th annual Miss Earth 2012 pageant held in Manilla, Philippines came to a close with Miss Czech Republic Tereza Fajksova as Miss Earth 2012, Miss Philippines Stephany Stefanowitz as Miss Earth Air , Miss Venezuela Osmariel Villalobos as Miss Earth Water and Miss Brazil Camila Brant as Miss Earth Fire. Over the month long event, 80 delegates have strived hard to achieve the Miss Earth crown, there were many favourites including Miss Prachi Mishra who represented India and had bagged the Friendship subtitle at Miss Earth 2012. The evening got an awesome start with Billy Crawford's breathtaking performance and a spectacular evening gown competition by the 8 finalists. 09 more images after the break...

Top 14 Recommended Methods of Cancer Prevention

01. Drink Red Wine

Drink Red Wine: Red wine is made from skin of grapes which contains resveratrol and other phytochemicals that have antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Researches show that a glass of wine a day can prevent a wide range of cancers like leukaemia, skin as well as breast cancer. 13 more after the break...

Shakira In Hamburg

 Shakira Up In Hamburg, 07 more images after the break...

City of Bright Colors

Kiev — Residential Complex

In some cities, the bright colors become a feature of the city's architecture.

Most of the city's buildings are painted in gray color, contributing to our already gray days. And as a ray of bright light breaking through their bold colorful designs, diluting monotonous architectural scale bright palette. Moreover, the "revival" sometimes subjected to not a single house, and the entire complex and residential quarters. Over the years, the bright colors in the architecture becomes more and more, including in Russia. One Anadyr is worth something! 24 more images after the break...

Kuwait’s Golden Jubilee Fireworks Enters Guinness World Records

 November 10, 2012 marked the golden jubilee of Kuwait’s constitution and the country celebrated it with a spectacular $15-million fireworks display which earned the wealthy Gulf state a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.  Tens of thousands of Kuwaitis and expatriates filled the seaside Arabian Gulf Road to watch the dazzling display of colors and light that saw a staggering 77,282 fireworks launched over a period of one hour. The visual presentation marked 50 years to the day since the late emir Sheikh Abdullah al-Salem al-Sabah announced that Kuwait had become the first Arab state in the Gulf to issue a constitution and have a parliament. 08 more images after the break...

Beautiful Landscape Photography

Black and White Photoshoot - Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel Black and White Photoshoot, 05 more images after the break...

Japans 8 Level Roof Garden with Waterfalls - Namba Parks

Namba Parks was conceived when Osaka Stadium closed down, presenting a great redevelopment opportunity for a new commercial district right next to the Namba Train Station, which is just one stop away from Kansai Airport. Since it's one of the first places that visitors to the city might see, owner Nankai Electric Railway asked the Jerde Partnership to envision the new development as a gateway that would redefine Osaka's identity. 11 more images after the break...