A Retired Boeing 727 Turned into a Sweet Home (18 pics)

A Retired Boeing 727 Turned into a Sweet Home — Bruce Campbell 64 years old is an inventive engineer from Oregon doesn’t just love planes, he lives inside of one. Campbell lives in this plane 6 months every year, and spends the other part of the year in Japan. After purchasing a retired Boeing 727-200 for $100,000, he placed it in his backyard, otherwise known as the middle of the woods in Oregon. Campbell’s start up costs were actually quite considerable. He paid $17,000 to move the plane from an airport to a staging site, $20,000 to rent the staging site for four months, $21,600 to remove the wings and tail, and $25,000 to finally move it to an unusual and innovative home and office. Campbell is working to restore some of the plane's original features, from the cockpit to flight stairs, a working lavatory, LED lighting and some of the seats. What an awesome way of giving the airplane a second life.

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40 Unusual & Unique Bicycles Seen Around the World

40 Unusual & Unique Bicycles Seen Around the World — Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children’s toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing. However, some bicyclist take their love for arts n’ crafts and their wackiness to a whole new level.

The Longest Outdoor Escalator System in the World (10 pics)

The Longest Outdoor Escalator System in the World — Hong Kong Island is hilly, which makes walking from one street to the next difficult, if you're going uphill. Driving is not an option as owning a private car is very costly in Hong Kong. Taking the bus is silly as you really just want to go up a few streets to buy some rice or grocery. Waiting for the bus to come and to zigzag up the hill would take probably an hour. The government in the early 1990s built an extensive network of outdoor escalators near Hollywood Road in Central and smartest residential area called Mid levels to provide pedestrian access up and down the steep slope. The Mid Levels escalators run between Des Voeux Road in Central with Conduit Road in the district and are the longest series of outdoor covered escalators in the world, running for 800 meters.

UFOgel - The Unusual Mountain House of Austria (23 pics)

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UFOgel - The Unusual Mountain House of Austria — This is a very unusual house, almost entirely made of wood clad is certainly a far cry from tradition. It is set among the mountainous region of East Tyrol, Austria. The house area of 45 square meters are all conditions for comfort and relaxation. Multifunctional space is divided into living and sleeping areas a compact kitchen , toilet and shower stylish. Panoramic windows make the natural environment an integral part of the project , filling the house with daylight and inspiring breathtaking beauty. High-quality wood trim gives a feeling of warmth and security. This house is also called Ufogel and can be rented by couples or small families looking for a unique vacation experience.

Unusual Hanging Restaurant in China (9 pics)

Unusual Hanging Restaurant in China — Fangweng restaurant is truly one of the most unusual in the world, because it is literally “Floats” above the ground. Situated on a cliff near the famous cave Sanyou. People come here not only to have a cup of tea, and enjoy the beauty of nature and, of course, to think about eternity. It is located in China, in Hubei Province, about 12km north of the city of Yichang, near Sanyou Cave, or “The Cave of the Three Travelers”.

The 11 Acre Land Art Portrait of a Girl (8 pics)

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The 11 Acre Land Art Portrait of a Girl — The face of a six year old girl making a "Wish", is the latest of Rodriguez-Gerada's earthworks portraits, recreated on a ploughed field in Northern Ireland. It required moving more than 4,400 tons of soil and sand with the help of satellite navigation and the work of many volunteers. The process that took 18 months and it is a part of Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's. It has attracted widespread coverage for the events. It is best to view the artwork by helicopter or when on a plane arriving into the city or from surrounding tall buildings and Titanic Belfast.

Unusual Wooden Spheres by Lee Jae Hyo (21 pics)

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Unusual Wooden Spheres by Lee Jae Hyo — Korean artist Lee Jae Hyo in his work has managed to achieve the near impossible huge trunk of trees turns in the usual unusual solid wood. He creates magnificent sculptures, furniture, and other magnificent works of art. 

Lee transforms the wild into the aesthetic, his method, too, derives from the uncontrolled, accidental processes of nature. In Lee’s efforts to reclaim the natural from the traditional his work speaks to a modernity more grounded in simplicity than extravagance. The sculptor's works can be seen in the exhibition halls of museums, in the streets, and just in the woods.

Unusual Rare Glass Gem Corn (13 pics)

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Beautiful Rare Glass Gem Corn — Can a vegetable be considered a work of art? An unusual, and uncommon, strain of corn known as Glass Gem corn is here to make the case. Much like actual glass blowing, each cob of Glass Gem corn is a unique creation. Some kernels pink, some orange, others a brilliant lime green. If we told you it was a beautiful piece of corn rainbow jewelry, you’d probably believe it. In fact, it’s a completely edible ear of corn originating from some special seeds you’ll soon be able to order and plant yourself.

Unusual Friendship of Dog & Lion in Oklahoma (10 pics)

Unusual Friendship of Dog & Lion at Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma — A 500lb lion and a miniature sausage dog have totally changed the concept of “fighting like cats and dogs” by forming an unlikely friendship at Exotic Animal Park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. A seven-year old Dacshund dog named Milo is so close with five-year old male lion, Bonedigger that Milo even helps his best friend Bonedigger to clean up his teeth after dinner.

24 Funny Creative City Benches

Funny Cool & Creative City Benches - This interesting unusual urban furniture is Fun, Funky and Functional.