The Evolution of Shanghai 1990 to 1996 to 2010

Shanghai in 1990 Shanghai in 1996 Shanghai in 2010 [catchrandom.blogspot.com]

How Peaceful Village Shanxi Province in China

This remarkable photos has been taken in one of the most beautiful provinces in the world. Shanxi is a province in the northern part of the People’s Republic of China. Its one-character abbreviation is Jin, after the state of Jin that existed here during the Spring and Autumn Period. The name Shanxi literally means “mountain’s west”, which refers to the province’s location west of the

Dubai Spectaculer Air Show

According to experts it is the best air show in the world. Farnborough Salon du Bourget today the simple snacks. The money, the peoples, the parties and the planes can be found today in Dubai. There you can still at least decent in all the rest weapon tests. And it is just too far away for people like Matt Herbert, who fights jet aircraft give a strange tinge. [www.news-world.us]

8 Abandoned American Theme Parks

1. The Prehistoric Forest, Irish Hills, Michigan Imagine Jurassic Park, but instead of real, blood-thirsty-Jeep-munching dinos you get dilapidated, stationary dinosaur statues situated around a mediocre community pool. It’s a wonder this park didn’t appeal to 21st century kiddies…. Opened in 1963, the park had a smoking volcano

Homeless living quarters in Hong Kong

I feel sexy in Congo

The SAPE concept comes from centuries ago where the young people were brain washed during the time of the French Congo where they were told to look presentable. It all started when Andre Grenard returned from Paris all dressed up and had a huge fan following. The organization of SAP has members that are artists and they never fail to stand out in a crowd. Every member has his own style in

Exploring Some Of The Most Haunted Places On Earth

In the world of all things related to the paranormal, the world is generally divided into two separate groups – those who are scared and do not want to find out any more details about the ghost or unexplainable activity and those who whilst being somewhat scared, can not help but want to find every piece of information on the haunting. The following places are said to be some of the most

World War II: Photos You Have Never Seen

All wars are a nightmare to those involved. Thank God, most of us don’t know what it is like and have ever been involved in the fights. Most of us have never suffered from hunger, from invaders, or had no home, no clothes and no hope. In most countries of the world, the present generation has no idea about War World II, or they judge on it from shots published

Life in the USA in the First Half of the 20th Century (61 pics)

The 25 Most Unfortunate City & Town Names In The World

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Afghanistan, January, 2010

As the surge of 30,000 U.S. troops continues to pour into Afghanistan, the Obama administration is now considering the possibility of reconciling with some of the Taliban, reintegrating the soldiers into society, as a way to find an end to this long conflict. The plan is supported by Afghan president Hamid Karzai, although discussions are still in the very early stages. A recent

Hashima Island

Hashima Island , commonly called Gunkanjima ( meaning Battleship Island), is one among 505 uninhabited islands in the Nagasaki Prefecture about 15 kilometers from Nagasaki itself. The island was populated from 1887 to 1974 as a coal mining facility. The island's most notable features are the abandoned concrete buildings and the sea wall surrounding it. It has been administered as part of

School buses in India

Probably first reaction to this photos is saying that it is terrible how children are being transported like a cattle in small wagons, but if you think about the situation of this country and it’s culture you might even look at these vehicles as regular transportation car. These small yellow tricycles in India have the same role as yellow school buses in America. This culture, common

Hanging trains in Wuppertal, Germany

Wupppertal is located in the hills of “Bergisches Land”. Around it you will find nature everywhere. In German the railway is called Schwebebahn, which translates to floating railway but in English it is generally called the hanging railway or the suspension railway. The official German name is Einschienige Hangebahn System Eugen Langen(http://artsyspot.com/). Wuppertal is easy to

Beautiful HDR Chicago Cityscapes

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50 Amazing Photos Of Normandy In 1944 And Nowadays

Here are 50 photos of Normandy taken in 1944 during World Wars II vs. the photos taken nowadays, at the same scenes and same angles. I'm glad because the historical buildings and structures are still remained and well maintained. Credits must be given to the photographers for giving us the opportunity to see Normandy in two different decades. Hit the jump for the rest of

Photos of New York from the 1930s and their 1990s Equivalents

Custom House Statues and New York Produce Exchange, Bowling Green, 1936 Statues in front of Former Custom House