Who says roller coasters aren’t art? Here at Dead Pond, We’re above the labels and the elitist attitudes of the art world, if somebody thinks that what they’ve created is art, was a labor of love, blood, sweat and tears – and usually has a disgustingly twisted message – then sure, its Art. And … Continue reading
Dementiaville
No, not another rehash of Farmville. Like many European countries, Switzerland is facing the dynamic of an aging population, There are 107,000 elderly people afflicted with mental illness – it’s expected to almost double in the next 20 years. Wiedlisbach, Dubbed “Dementiaville”, a €20 (£17 ) million project currently under construction , is a ‘care town’, specializing exclusively for elderly … Continue reading
The Alternative: Temple of the Jedi Order
As today is international Star Wars day, it seems only appropriate that I file Temple of the Jedi Order into The Alternative series; Showing you that there is more to the humdrum existence of our modern 21st century problematic world. That beneath the veil of mainstream society, some have chosen to follow an alternative route. In … Continue reading
Invented Their Own Deaths: Flying Machines
History is littered with failed inventions and experiments; But most of the time the only damage done is to lab equipment, basements and bruised egos followed by the exclamation of ‘Back to the drawing board’. But it’s the inventors who give the ultimate sacrifice, who lay down their lives for an idea, process, product or innovation … Continue reading
Daily Gorm: Worlds Most Expensive Dog
Meet the worlds most expensive dog. Big Splash, or “Hong Dong” in Chinese, is an 11-month-old Red Tibetan Mastiff. He already stands nearly three-feet-high at the shoulder and weighs more than 180lbs. He was recently purchased by a Chinese coal baron for a barking mad $1.6 million! – via 22words.com
Wonderland: China’s Lost Theme Park
20 miles Northwest of Beijing, surrounded by farm houses and rice fields sits Wonderland. Originally designed to be the largest amusement park in all of Asia, the park was only partially built until local government officials and farmers fell into disagreement with the developers about property prices, forcing construction to cease. Developers briefly tried to restart construction … Continue reading
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