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5 Shots That Will Go Down In Selfie History

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What would our world be without the selfie? Probably a little less ridiculous, but also not as entertaining! While some people take the concept of selfies a bit too far, there are those who manage to capture some pretty epic moments. 1. The Next Generation Of Selfies NBD, just some of the biggest names in sci-fi history taking a casual selfie. via  Twitter /  @levarburton 2. Boarding Selfie I'm loving this one! via  flickr /  Flachir ( Flavio Ricci ) 3. McCartney's Rolleiflex Selfie Before he was Sir Paul McCartney, he was just another kid taking a selfie. via  reddit /  jammasterdj 4. The Wealthiest Selfie Of Them All These days, Paul and his buddy Warren spend their time photobombing other people's selfies. via  Instagram /  speeeeeeed_of_white 5. Space Man Selfie Aki Hoshide's To-Do List:  1) Do some work on the ISS 2) Take selfie via  reddit /  nativeofspace source

These Islands Are Above The Arctic Circle, But They're Warm And Gorgeous All Year Long

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The islands of Lofoten in Norway are known for two things: Their stunning beauty, and their relatively warm temperatures. Lofoten is above the Arctic Circle, yet its average temperature is above freezing all year. Steffen Schnur/Moment/Getty Images Lofoten is a grouping of islands in northwest Norway. It's known for its stunning cliffs, calm inlets and idyllic seaside fishing towns. Antony Spencer/Vetta/Getty Images Because Lofoten is above the Arctic Circle, in summer the nights are really long, and in winter they're really short. In fact, the sun never sets between May 25th to July 17th, and it never rises between December 4th and January 7th. Colin Weston/Stockbyte/Getty Images    Despite these extremes in daylight, Lofoten has a very temperate climate. That's thanks to the gulf stream, which pushes warm air across the Atlantic and up the coast of Norway. Lofoten has the greatest positive temperature difference in the world, relative to latitude. Lofoten is high above th

Mind-Blowing, Crazy and Bizarre: 3 Home Designs that will Shock You

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When building a home, there is often a good chance that you will end up in a traditional style house that resembles many other nearby homes. However, some people want to avoid tradition altogether, opting to design homes that stand apart from others as a reflection of their personalities. We found 18 mind-blowing and bizarre home designs that will surprise you in the fact that they stand upright! These homes will give you a fresh perspective on design and function! Are you ready? Let’s take a look at a few of the most bizarre houses in the world! Look again! No, this picture has not been distorted in any way. In fact, the home has been constructed in a unique architectural design that creates the appearance of being distorted. Structurally sound despite the appearance, this uniquely beautiful home opens its center to a ceiling of glass windows that offer breathtaking overhead views. Let’s be honest: if there weren’t people in this picture, we would have turned the photo around to ensur

5 Christmas Markets in Europe Worth Planning Your Vacation Around

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If enduring another commercialized Christmas with endless ads for pricey cars, jewelry and high-tech toys isn’t the kind of holiday you’d like to enjoy this year, consider heading to a beautiful destination that hosts a traditional Christmas market. It’s like traveling to an old fashioned Christmas, with charming nativity scenes, the sweet songs of choirs and the aromas of hot spiced cider and roasted chestnuts wafting through the air. Of course, you can also shop for a perfect, unique gift for that special someone on your list too. Dresden, Germany via  wikimedia.org #1. Dresden, Germany  ( Hotel Prices & Photos ) Dresden is home to the largest number of Christmas markets in Germany’s eastern region. It can also boast the title of being the oldest seasonal event in the entire country, with the Striezel Christmas Market dating all the way back to 1434. Located on the Altmarkt Square in the historical city center, it’s surrounded by various themed Christmas Markets that stretch all

Shocking 90s Stars Before & After! (5 Photos)

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#1 Mackenzie Rosman Before: She played the adorable daughter on the family-friendly show 7th Heaven. After: Ruthie's all grown up! In 2013, she showed the world what she's got in a spread for Maxim. via  http://assets.nydailynews.com/ #2 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Before: They were the twins that shared the role of Michelle Tanner on the hit San Francisco sitcom, Full House.  After: The fashionista twins have created several clothing lines for companies like Walmart. via  http://www.kidsumers.ca/ #3 Kel Mitchell Before: He was the orange-soda loving half of the duo that was always ready to serve up a Good Burger.  After: He's still making rounds on Nickelodeon shows like Sam and Cat. He guest-starred in an episode as rapper Peezy B. via  http://img2.timeinc.net/ #4 Lindsay Lohan Before: She was the cutest and cleverest redhead that managed to bring her parents back together in The Parent Trap revamp. After: Nowadays, people can't keep track of how many times she's b

TERRIFYING World's Most Dangerous Roads (Photo Gallery)

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#1 Karakoram Highway Image via  blogspot.com This highway linking Pakistan and China reaches altitues of 16,000 feet and is no laughing matter. You wouldn't want to fall off this one. #2  Guoliang Tunnel Road (China) via  http://www.oddee.com/ This tunnel/road is 1,200 meters long and was built by locals in the 70's. It took 5 years to construct this road that tunnels in and out of some of the steepest peaks in China. #3 The Road Through The Himalayas via  http://www.complex.com/ This road through India has more curves than any road should. Trucks commonly fall down the steep grades of this road. #4 Road Of Death via  http://www.trilulilu.ro/ This Bolivian road is not only long, but it is called the road of death for a reason. It is responsible for 100-200 fatalities a year.

5 Of The Dumbest Things People Brought To The Auto Shop

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It's common to hear horror stories about people who have had terrible experiences with mechanics. Complaints about being swindled, cheated, over overcharged are common, but what about mechanics who have had to deal with dumb customers? Some people deal with car troubles their own way, ignoring warnings from their vehicle or using duct tape to fix the problem, leaving mechanics scratching their heads. There's the Problem The owner of this Volkswagen Jetta came to the conclusion that they were dealing with an air leak, so they wrapped their airflow meter and intake hose with tape. It wasn't duct tape and easily removed, but the mechanic wasn't happy about having to fiddle with this. #1 Gliding on the Highway Turning on this tire must have been like riding a slip and slide. Driving on a completely worn tire is more than dangerous, as they are easily punctured or can cause a loss of of vehicle control (braking, spin outs, etc.). #2 More Cowbell If this was a prank: genius.