Nuclear Water Wonderland
Just outside of Kelkar in Germany lies a huge nuclear reactor that was ultimately never taken online. The SNR-300 'Fast Breeder' (a neutron reactor that creates more fuel than it uses) was needed since Germany has a limited supply of…
Plane shaped swimming pool of death
Around this time last year we put together a collection of swimming pools shaped like airplanes. And, at first glance, this pool in Slovenia seems to fit into that same category. But I wouldn't recommend going for a dip, as…
Easter Eggs
Today is Easter Sunday, and it is the earliest Easter we've had since 1913. In fact, it's almost the earliest possible date for Easter, which via a very complex calculation falls between March 22nd and April 25th (inclusive). The last…
Caught in the act?
Whatever is happening on the side of the street here in Chicago, a large amount of money is definitely changing hands between this man and the driver of the car. Submitter Sean suggested that there may be some sinister activity…
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake sits just North of America's most famous active volcano, Mount St. Helens1. The most catastrophic eruption of Mount St Helens was in May of 1980, which killed 57 people. A side effect of this eruption was the largest…
Mystery Military Satellite Calibration Test Card?
Alan Turnbull (no relation) contacted us to tell us about his bizarre find at RAF Feltwell in Norfolk, England, which at first glance looks like it might be the world's most complicated sports pitch. But what is it really? RAF…
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