Headphone Showdown: Grado SR80e vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sony MDR-V6

Today, were comparing three of the worlds most popular cans. It occupies the middle of Grados reasonably priced Prestige Series. Perfect headphones for thosegraduating from Beats by Dre. Each of these headphones are incredibly popular for their own individual reasons. Lets talk about why. Design The design of a headphone isnt just about looks. The Grado SR80e has a distinct retro look and feel. The ear pads, while pleather, are nice and cushy....

November 29, 2015 · 3 min · 451 words · Gary Mccoy

Upside Down Houses Around The World

Let us look at some of the best made upside down houses. The building is very well done on the outside. WonderWorks in Orlando, Florida. Photo credit:Carlos Rios/Flickr In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Photo credit:Valerie/Flickr In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. All the rooms in the house the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office, etc. are upside down and full furniture and other details mounted on the ceiling, with the floor significantly angled. The house is located in Trassenheide on the Island of Usedom, Germany....

November 28, 2015 · 1 min · 81 words · Megan Webster

Shigir Idol: The World’s Oldest Wooden Sculpture

The original statue was even taller 17 feet. During Russian’s 20th century political turmoil, more than 8 feet of the idol was destroyed. Stone tools were used to carve and shape the body, and to make the various markings. The idol was initially dated to be 9,500 years old. But a more recent analysis made using modern dating techniques pushed the date even further to 11,000 years. Photo credit:voutsen-cv.livejournal.com Sources:Siberian Times/Ancient Origins

November 27, 2015 · 1 min · 72 words · Samuel Escobar

The Multi-Layered Old Jewish Cemetery of Prague

This was what happened in the Old Jewish Cemetery, in the Jewish Quarter of Prague. Not once, or twice, but twelve times. The Old Jewish Cemetery is among the oldest surviving Jewish burial grounds in the world. It was founded in the early 15th century, with the oldest gravestone dating back to 1439. The last burial took place in 1787. Today there are 12,000 tombstones visible in the cemetery tightly packed together fighting for space....

November 27, 2015 · 1 min · 75 words · Timothy Fisher

Try Galileo’s Gravity Experiments From The Leaning Tower of Gingin

Prior to Galileos findings people had believed that objects of different mass fell at different speeds. The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans at only 5.5 degrees. The incredible lean gives them a clear drop to the sand below. The view from up there across the Wallingup Plains all the way to the Darling Scarp is also breathtaking. Photo credit:Ben Grummels/Panoramio Photo credit:pweaver/Panoramio The base of the Leaning Tower of Gingin....

November 27, 2015 · 1 min · 138 words · Kendra Martinez

The Bahrain World Trade Center Has Built-In Wind Turbines

This allows the building to take advantage of 70% of Bahrains wind energy. The three turbines were turned on for the first time on April 2008.

November 26, 2015 · 1 min · 26 words · Tony Summers

The Realmonte Salt Mine in Sicily

The church is able to accommodate up to 800 people. This region is believed to have salt reserves of 100 million tons.

November 26, 2015 · 1 min · 22 words · Raymond Hill

Fitness Isn't Just for the Wealthy: How to Stay Healthy on a Budget

Personal trainers, fresh vegetables, and gym memberships all cost money. Not everyone can afford such luxuries. Its one reason whybeing poor is too expensivea crappy diet and sedentary lifestyle costs more down the line. )Money, time, and effort. The real problem is that time and energy are usually in as short a supply as money. Maybe you work two or three jobs to make ends meet. It might sound like a catch-22, but remember: Just because you cant doeverythingdoesnt mean you shouldnt doanything....

November 25, 2015 · 3 min · 461 words · James Smith

Lifestyle Inflation Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

Personal finance is not about living like a poor college student for the rest of your life. Its approach spending. You want to find a balance between enjoying life and saving for it. What Is Lifestyle Inflation? Lets say you get a big 10% raise this year. You move into a nicer apartment. You go out to fancier restaurants. Thats called lifestyle inflation, and in the personal finance world, its never a good thing....

November 25, 2015 · 4 min · 641 words · Carol Morgan

The 13th Century Kelburn Castle Covered With Colorful Graffiti

Who said castles need to be somber colored stone buildings with grey and brown exterior? Ask the Earl of Glasgow, who had his transformed into the brightest in all of Scotland. Since then the Kelburn Castle has been the home of a long line of Earls the family has produced. The work of the Brazilian artists received huge media attention, drawing many tourists from around the world. The agency allowed some leeway allowing the artwork to exist a few more years....

November 25, 2015 · 1 min · 97 words · Alicia Green

The Atomic Bomb Crater in Mars Bluff, South Carolina

Not too many families had a nuclear bomb dropped in their backyard, and survived. The Gregg family of Mars Bluff, South Carolina, was one of them. The men then hurriedly completed their pre-flight checklist. They had to be finished by 10:30 AM or points would be docked for the mission. During their haste, they failed to run through the pin engage/disengage cycle. The re-insertion failed and a warning light lit up to notify them of the problem....

November 25, 2015 · 2 min · 261 words · Natalie Wilson

Bolton Strid: A Stream That Swallows People

To understand how a small mountain brook can have such a dangerous reputation, take a walk upstream. In less than 100 yards, this small stream will have expanded to a substantial river 30 feet across. The narrow gap on the Strid is only an illusion as both banks are seriously undercut. Nobody really knows how deep the Strid goes. The Strid near Bolton Abbey. Indeed, its believed that the name Strid comes from the word stride....

November 24, 2015 · 1 min · 149 words · Rachel Schroeder

How to Get That Annoying Political Person to Shut Up During the Holidays

Every family has that one relative that cant stop forcing their controversial political stances down everyones throats. Heres how to deal with them and keep the holiday intact. If you and your family lovetalking about politics in a civil manner, carry on. Were not here to get in your way. Or when someones niece lectures everyone on how they need toreduce their microaggressionsto stop global warming. If one person insists on flapping their mouth and causing problems, heres how to deal with them....

November 24, 2015 · 5 min · 887 words · Gina Klein