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8 Most Bizarre Body Modifications

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

1. Eyeball Tattoo Corneal tattooing is not only possible, but it has been known and done now for over 2,000 years — it became almost commonplace in the late 19th century and into the 20th century to correct defects such as corneal scarring and leucomas. These days, it is done less often because contact lenses [...]

The Civet – The Maker of Most Expensive Coffee

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

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Say Hello to the Civet: The Maker of $600 Coffee Yes, it’s true — this mammal, native to Africa and Asia, is responsible for pooping out the world’s most expensive coffee, called Kopi Luwak. Civets are fed coffee cherries, and during digestion the animal’s enzymes mix with the coffee beans before they, ahem, pass through, [...]

Top 10 Craziest Hotels in the World

Friday, August 21, 2009

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10. Capsule Hotel, Netherlands: a hotel made out of a survival pod Your own survival pod! Escape pod hotel in a city centre dock location. Moored in The Hague, your room is a bright orange survival pod which once saw service on an oil rig platform. Originally built in 1972 they are 4.25 metres in [...]