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These Sculptures Should Be Impossible to Make!

This sculpture was constructed from 500 meters of 1200mm diameter steel tube, itstands 28 meters tall and weighs over 175 tonnes – it was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the E-Type. 2012 - Lotus The sculpture, displays six Lotus Formula One cars donated by Lotus Cars - Lotus 32B (Jim Clark

Proof that Aquatic Flowers Have No Match in Beauty

What could possibly be more pure and exquisite than the lotus? No wonder this dainty and unique flower has symbolized purity in many civilizations and cultures throughout the ages.

Behold, 10 of the Most Beautiful Flowers in the World!

Lotus Flower The lotus is a breathtaking flower that symbolizes purity, beauty, majesty, grace, fertility, wealth, richness, knowledge and serenity.

If These Stunning Flowers Don't Amaze You, Nothing Will!

Lotus The lotus flower is an aquatic plant that is known for producing large flowers. Native to Asia, this flower grows abundantly from China to India.

12 Smashing Sports Cars Made in Great Britain

Lotus Seven source This amazing little sports car is the quintessential track day car and it’s still being made today, although it is now manufactured by Caterham Cars and is called the Caterham Seven. It first went on sale in 1957 and was sold both as a whole car and a kit car by Lotus until 1972.

14 Life-Changing Inventions Inspired by Nature

Lotus - self-cleaning paint The elegant lotus is one of the most famous plants in the world. While it is usually the lotus flower that gets all the limelight, this story is about the more understated part of this aquatic plant - its leaves.

15 of the World's Most Beautiful Historic Race Cars

Lotus 79 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Type: Formula 1 car The stunning Lotus 79, resplendent in its black and gold John Player Special livery, was the car that Mario Andretti drove to the Formula 1 World Championship in 1978.

James Bond's Best 15 Cars, Boats and Planes!

Submarine Lotus Esprit Photo: Yachtworld + Amphibious cars are few and far between, but James Bond had one as far back as 1977. The Lotus Esprit, seen in The Spy Who Loved Me , was Bond's only vehicle capable of moving both on land and under the sea.

This Baker Makes Cake Popsicles from Leftover Cake Scraps

His cakes are available in a variety of flavors, from classic butter pound, to black sesame, spinach and most recently, white lotus and salted egg yolks. Some of his favorite designs are inspired by architecture, mythical creatures, elements of nature and also, cartoon characters.

Have You Tried These Exotic Fruit? Find Out Why You Should

Lotus Seeds Lotus fruit may look a bit too alien to be edible, but the seeds that pop out of these fruit are enjoyed as a healthy snack in many countries, particularly China and Japan.

Seeing These Pretty Flowers Will Put a Smile on Your Face

Blue Lotus Lily ( nymphaea caerulea ) The blue lotus lily is a water lily, originally found along the Nile and in other locations around East Africa, but has now spread to other areas of the world including Thailand and the Indian Subcontinent.

Some Flowers Are Absolutely Stunning - Like These Beauties

Danish Flag Poppy Source: Cazadero garden Morning Glory Bud Source: _Maji_ Black Bat Flower Grevillea Red Hooks Source: Renee Hubbard Fuchsia Source: Shinichiro Echeveria Source: Alessandro Pessina Astrantia Source: Jenny downing Ice-cream Tulip Source: Brecksbulbs Torch Ginger Source: Indulgy Blue Lotus

23 Incredible Photographs Taken at Just the Right Moment

Taking the lotus position. source 2. This crayfish is taking over...the bottom of a bucket. source 3. Chile's Puyehue-Cordo Caulle erupts, yet the cloud looks like a demonic face. source 4. A celebration for Britain's Royal Navy. source 5. Swimming (in a swamp). source 6.

The Best of South Asian Architecture - 15 Magnificent Gems

Those interested in colonial architecture, don’t miss this article - 15 Superb Colonial-Era Buildings Across the Globe Table of contents Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India National Parliament House in Dhaka, Bangladesh Tiger’s Nest in Paro Valley, Bhutan Citadel of Herat in Afghanistan Brihadisvara Temple

This Is the Most Dangerous Mountain Trail On Earth.

The West peak has only one summit and it is known as Lianhua Feng, meaning Lotus Flower Summit. The elevation is 2082.6 meters. This Is the Most Dangerous Mountain Trail On Earth. travel, mountain, dangerous, trail, climbing This mountain trail offers both thrills, shocks and beautiful views.

Stunning Flowers and Inspiring Quotes to Brighten Your Day

Amaryllis " To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour. " ~ William Blake Anthurium Gypsophila Lilac Daisy "Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. " ~ Henry Beecher Clematis Calais Lotus

Each of These Racing Cars is More Beautiful Than the Last

Lotus 79 Resplendent in its black John Player Special livery, the Lotus 79 was the very first Formula 1 car to harness the ground effect phenomenon, giving cars much more grip than was previously possible. American Mario Andretti took the car to a hugely popular World Championship success in 1978.

The Wonders of Modern Architecture are a Joy to Behold

images to enlarge The Elephant Building, Bangkok, Thailand Brasilia Cathedral, Brasilia, Brazil National Theater, Beijing, China Fuji Television Building, Tokyo, Japan The Gherkin, London, United Kingdom The Bullring, Birmingham, United Kingdom Tenerife Concert Hall, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Lotus

Regain the Control of Your Appetite in 5 Minutes With This

Lotus Pose One of the most effective breathing and meditation poses is the famous lotus position. It has several benefits: it can help you focus and disconnect from the stresses of the world, concentrating on a deep breath.

The 4 BEST Ways to Meditate, Explained

And while it’s clear that we can all reap some rewards from meditation, some of us can be intimidated by the idea of having to sit in the lotus pose for extended periods of time. This is completely understandable, as few can actually describe the contorted criss-cross legs position as comfortable.