Cool Things In Random Places

Maho Beach is a beach situated in St Maarten in the Netherlands Antilles, on the Dutch side of the island. The place is known worldwide because of Princess Juliana International Airport that is situated adjacent to the beach.

Maho Beach (Image credit: sunsetbeachbar).

Incoming air traffic have to touch down as close as possible to the beginning of runway 09 due to the short runway length of 2,180 metres/7,152 ft,^[1], resulting in very low altitude aircraft on their final approach over the beach.
 

The local government warns that approaching too close of departing aircraft can “result in seriousinjury and/or death.”

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A full color crop circle, complete with a whole wheat crust and pepperoni’s made of red mulch. After more than 600 hrs of labor Papa Johns has completed its ultimate promotion in the wheat fields near Denver, Colorado. Conviently located in the approach patterns for Denver International Airport.

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At 2pm on August 3rd, what might be the largest stingray ever caught was wrangled in near Sanya Port Wharf  in Hainan, China by  Captain Wu. Weighing in at nearly a ton and a half, and about 8 meters in length, the stingray took almost 3 hours to pull in by fisherman with nets. The meat of the Giant stingray is an Asian delicacy, while rest of the stingray is valued for use in medicinal products.   Link 

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 As good as the video of the kite-boarder getting clipped by the jet. Still great clip to watch. I’m sure some insane person will try an authentic attempt at this soon. Also check out Glacier Surfing.

This amazing senic overlook in Aurland, Norway, designed by Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen of Saunders Architecture, gives tourists an unforgettable view. The amazing piece of architecture keeps visitors safe with glass barrier, but allows them the incredible thrill of leaning over the edge.     continue reading…

Bob Dullham built this amazingly cool replica of the Batman Darknight Tumbler by himself.

“Bob Dullam is just like any other gear head. After work, he likes to retire to his garage, tinkering and fabricating, just like any other guy. And, just like the rest of us (at least when we were 13), he wants to drive the Batmobile. Well, Bob, you seem to be doing a good job with that.” So far Bob has invested $50-70k on his labor of cool. He developed it from movie stills and other released prop photos. This ride comes complete with giant wheels and an afterburner. Keep an eye out, because it may be pancaking police cars on the news soon. Currently this ride is not for sale… unless he needs the cash for his next project  ”The Batpod, of course.”   continue reading…

Dinner served in total darkness.

Imagine having no idea what you are putting in your mouth… The Dark Restaurant,“located in Beijing, China, has its interior painted completely in black. Customers are greeted by a brightly lit entrance hall and will be escorted by waiters wearing night vision goggles into the pitch dark dining room to help them find their seats. Flashlights, mobile phones and even luminous watches are prohibited while in this area.  continue reading…

21 of your closest friends can have dinner with you 150 feet above the ground. According to the company, based out of Brussels, the restaurant can be available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. A crane hoist the table, guests and waiters up in the air for two hour sessions, over destinations around the world.  continue reading…