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These Shipwrecks Are the Most Valuable Ever Discovered

The cargo is owned by the Singaporean government. [related_articles] 8. The Ship of Gold ($100-150 million) The SS Central America sank in 1857, with 15 tons of gold on board.

These Photos Show the Hustle and Bustle of a WWII Shipyard

The Emergency Shipbuilding Program was conceived because the US government needed to be able to move troops, material and cargo to allied countries, as well as to foreign theaters of war. In just four short years, more than 6,000 ships were built as part of the program.

The Funniest Vehicle Hauls I've Ever Seen...

These small rides, piled high with oversized cargo, seem determined to push the limits of what’s possible. From precariously balanced furniture to impossible stacks of boxes, these photos capture the spirit of ingenuity—and a touch of stubbornness.

Fascinated by Space? Check Out These 12 Great NASA Photos

ingredient found in glass In a new study that observed NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, reported, for the first time, that silica, one of the most common minerals found on Earth, is formed when massive stars explode. 9. 20 years ago, construction began on the International Space Station The Zarya Functional Cargo

This is the Most Amazing Wood Carving You'll Ever See

This amazingly intricate work features three dimensional boats, buildings bridges and 550 individually carved human figures, who are carrying cargo, shopping in markets, talking to each other and going about their daily business.

The 10 Best Cars of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show!

It’s the slickest looking pickup I have ever seen, and proof that you don’t need to have a huge, hulking vehicle if you need a cargo-bed. If you think that the cargo-bed in this car looks small, you’ll me happy to know that the tailgate can slide out, giving you more room. 10.

This Has Got to Be One of the Eeriest Ghost Ship Stories

The story commences in 1761 with the Octavius docked in the port of London to transport cargo to China. The majestic sailing ship left the port with a full crew, the skipper as well as his wife and son.

How Can an Artist Help the Homeless? Like So.

This is where Kloehn finds the materials for his architectural creations, which he makes out of anything he finds - a door might be a refrigerator door, a foundation might be a cargo pallet, or a window can be the old door of a laundry machine.

Hilarious Animal Encounters During Flights - 14 Pics

Many airlines these days allow pets to accompany passengers in the main cabin rather than in the cargo area. Several major airlines limit the weight and number of pets on board to a maximum of 20 pounds per flight.

These Japanese Truck Gardens Are Absolutely Stunning!

Every year, landscapers from across Japan bring their vehicles together and set to work creating amazing and whimsical gardens in the cargo hold, to see who can claim to be the best mobile landscaper.

We Need a Bigger Car! The Funniest Car Overload Fails

Cars with the CRAZIEST Cargo funny pictures, cars vehicles, hilarious humor, driving fails, funny cars, cars; funny, bad drivers These cars hauling weird stuff will make you laugh.

18 Photos That’ll Give You A Glimpse of The Past Century

A man and woman hauling a cargo boat in a canal in the Netherlands in 1931. Australian Air Force squadron officer and member of the English-Australian-New Zealand research team Eric Douglas plays the phonograph for penguins in Adele, Antarctica in 1931.

18 Pictures That’ll Give You A Glimpse of The Past Century

A man and woman hauling a cargo boat in a canal in the Netherlands in 1931. Australian Air Force squadron officer and member of the English-Australian-New Zealand research team Eric Douglas plays the phonograph for penguins in Adele, Antarctica in 1931.

Wow! This Sunken Ship is the Holy Grail of Shipwrecks!

Many contend that since much of the wealth aboard the ship resulted from the conquest of the Americas, it ought not leave Colombia, while others suggest that other nations might still be entitled to a share of the treasure, based on historical arguments that a lot of Spanish cargo in the late 17 th century

When Car Hauls Go Wrong: 14 Hilarious Examples

Just a little extra cargo... 3. For when your car needs a ride, too! 4. What in the world?! 5. When you can't decide between a truck and a car, so you choose both 6. Introducing the latest in compact parking solutions! 7. This reminds me of a nightmare I once had... 8. 

15 Beautiful Examples of Photographic Excellence

Cargo ship Hoegh Osaka lies on its side after being deliberately run aground on the Bramble Bank in the Solent estuary, near Southampton, England. Two commercial planes cross in the sky on above Payerne airport, France. Tokyo calligraphy contest. New York State Police Troopers stand outside St.

5 Priceless Works of Art That Are Lost Forever

In 1998, Le Peintre was transported in the cargo hold of a SwissAir jet. Tragically, the plane crashed off the coast of Nova Scotia, killing all 229 passengers on board.

18 Outfits That Match Perfectly With Beautiful Paintings

Few people show up in a pair of sweatpants or cargo shorts to view fine art. We usually try to look nice - to match the occasion, so to speak. A fashion stylist and artist who turned this process of dressing up into an art form of its own is Matchwithart , as she is known on Instagram.

The 10 Worst Jet Airplanes Ever to Fly...

Its biggest flaw was that its cargo doors opened outward rather than inward, as is the convention on airplanes. An improperly-secured cargo door blew out during mid-flight in 1972, which prompted a re-design.