Offbeat Archive

From the sketches of Leonardo Da Vinci’s metal man to the creation of Honda’s cute ASIMO, humanoid robots have become almost part of everyday life. We have been however desensitised to the existence of robots by Hollywood movies and in some ways to the popularity of electric vehicles in the press. It seams that until the metal humanoids become self aware we remain pretty disinterested.

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We are all aware about global warming, its harmful effects and what we should all be doing to contribute in our own way to save the earth for the future generations. Everyday there are millions of waste products, half of which are not even biodegradable and the burning of those just adds to the increasingly [...]

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In prehistoric times, we used to sleep in caves by a fire to keep ourselves warm. As we became more advanced as a species, we built homes made of mud, and later wood, stone and finally steel and concrete. These days, we needn't worry ourselves with how our houses are built, but what to put in them. While most of us are content with an armoire and a few bookshelves, some have decided to inject creativity into the design of their bedrooms.

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You might find it amusing that I'm writing a list about dog houses, but dogs deserve to be pampered as much as any human. Besides, it's kind of weird how some people are willing to spend upwards of a thousand dollars on a dog house and I thought I'd shine a spotlight on some of the most extreme doghouses I've ever seen.

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Both beautiful and fascinating, caves can often come across as pretty things to look at and climb. In many cases this may be true. However, when you begin to look underneath the surface ('scuse the pun) there is so much more...

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With the change in Technology every day, the list of the top richest people also changes rapidly. With the increase in wealth, the affluent people also construct lavish houses. Here are the top 10 exclusive royal houses from all over the world.

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While it is easy to complain about the cost of living in our own backyards, and lament the times when your dollars went further and your cents actually bought something, your home country may not even be in the top 10 cities that are the most expensive in which to live.

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From an ancient agricultural site in Sri Lanka to the fledgling crops of the International Space Station, here is a collection of the world's most noteworthy—and, yes, strange—gardens and landscapes.

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