Ants' Metropolis

Link Scroll down for today's pictures & links. Ants' Metropolis You have to see it to believe it - what scientist uncovered when they filled ant's tunnels with cement... The structure that simply boggles the mind. (this is an episode from "Ants! Nature's Secret Power" - info) url As a bonus link, check out this video of ants digging tunnels (900x real speed) - Click here Today's pictures & links: Curious Frog This curious-looking creature is one of the entries in the National Geographic International Photo Contest: (photo by Jevin Worthington, National Geographic) The contest is now closed, and judging has begun. Click here to see the Top 30 in each category of People, Places, and Nature - readers are invited to vote for their favorites. Voting closes December 4. ------------ An interesting Ferrari Hydroplane Boat Photo by Avi Abrams (image credit: hammacher.com) This is the 1:10 scale remote-controlled hydroplane boat modeled after the Ferrari Arno XI that raced to a world e speed record of 150.49 mph in 1953 - more info ------------ "Obama to White House" Countdown In addition to this fun countdown, folks at SoSauce created "A Victory Lap", which is a fun way to learn more about Obama and the significance the places he’s lived have had on his life - click here. ------------ Car Vending Machine? Looks like it... UPDATE: "It's not a parking garage. Vending machine isn't too far off. The picture is of Palette Town in Odaiba, Tokyo and the cars are part of the Mega Web Toyota showroom. You pick a car you want to see by pushing a button and a giant conveyor belt system rotates the vehicles around until your selection is in view. It's pretty awesome." (thanks, P.) See all other Japanese Vending Machines here ------------ Photo.net Editor's Pick: Landscape Photography In cooperation with Photo.net, here are a couple of highlights from the outstanding collection: "Red Bridge", photo by Tony Hnojcik "Cracked Rocks", photo by Glen Parker ------------ Mixed fresh links for today: Great Steampunk Art Tech - [wow art] What American food really tastes like, and why - [interesting] Cool Spy Gadgets - [geek tech] Pimped Office Cubicles - [design] A Visual Guide to the Financial Crisis - [cool chart] Really Bizarre "Crime Scene" Environment - [wow art] This penguin is a hero (killer whales escape) - [wow video] Balloon Fail - [bizarre video] Grandma installs digital TV - [fun video] DVD for only 1 Dollar - [promotion] ------------ Works of Ai Wei Wei Outrageous structures, made from common objects such as bicycles, benches, etc. (image credit: aiweiwei.com) ------------ Thrilling Posters by Bradley Schenck Continuing our retro-future poster theme, we feature today the work of Bradley Schenck - a few imaginary sci fi pulp covers: (art copyright Bradley Schenck) Bradley tells us that he's working on a fourth one now, which seems to want to be called "Tune-Up of Terror". Order the prints here and check out this fantastic T-shirt site: ------------ Revenge of the LOLCats Art by Cuson, see his gallery (some nsfw) ------------ Frozen Fountain in Bologna (image credit: Nicola Praderio) An exceptional photoblog - here. ------------ Homemade babies... ...and Wonder Sauna Hot Pants! (Approved) (left image via) Kids might actually love this: ------------ Gateway One photo that especially stands out from the excellent gallery Scenes from Antarctica: (image credit: Brooks de Wetter-Smith) ------------ Mystery Device See the answer at the bottom of the post: ------------ If you are in Paris... Click image for more info See fascinating examples of creative branding here, or visit Tim Girvin's site. ------------ ANSWER: This mechanical wonder is a Coin Factory Bank! READ THE PREVIOUS ISSUE -> Permanent Link......+StumbleUpon ...+Facebook