The private sections of the home rise to the second level, hidden from view with slatted privacy screens and simple curtains. The interior is contemporary and cool, given an earthy edge by the warm hardwood floors at is base. The contemporary elements of the ground level match those of the exterior, snaking along with curvy contours but punctuated with inviting modern furnishings. While the below ground level has the feel of a museum, the main level is all about the comfort of those within....

The contemporary Rural Retreat by Mancini Enterprises is located on a quaint tract of land in Sikkim, India. This progressively-styled home incorporates modern design with traditional Indian accents. Smooth stones walls and floors give the home a rustic and aged feel while floating staircases, hoovering beds and a stark white living area give the luxurious home its new age appeal. Rich colored wood panel ceilings and exterior accents contrast beautifully with neutral color walls....

In any population, mutations are common. During the millions or billions or trillions of breeding cycles that a species goes through, to say nothing of countless generations, our DNA gets muddled and reworked, changed and redesigned again and again. To find a person that is wholly unaltered and lacking in the slightest genetic abnormality would be like finding a unicorn on Uranus. To show you what we mean, here’s 15 ordinary mutations that many of us freak show cast-offs carry around....

Stockholm Subway by Alexander Dragunov – Gallery

The Stone Court Villa is named quite literally by its design. Its most predominant material is limestone, shaped into large bricks that form much of its structure. The centerpiece of this design is its courtyard, a feature that blurs the lines between interior and exterior spaces. The cool stone material and the indoor/outdoor philosophy of this space is reflected directly in this name. The limestone material of the Stone Court Villa acts as both a structural element and its primary visual texture....

Designer Ian McElroy has envisioned a Subaru motorcycle that runs a horizontally-opposed boxer engine, something only few motorcycles currently run. The Subaru Kickboxer Motorcycle Concept is a street beast with muscles on muscles, thanks to its uniquely set 4 cam, 16 valve engine. The front and rear wheels feature single-side swingarms, giving the chassis a floating effect from the vehicle’s left side. The design itself is futuristic, chromed to the nines and appearing like nothing else on the road today....

Photographer Luka Klikovac captures magnified images of colored fluid suspended in the depths of dark water. The bold colors used in the fluid contrast with the dark background and create a mystifying and almost alien like composition. Each shot displays the fluid floats randomly to the bottom in a dripping motion as it strings and clumps together in unique fashion. This experimental technique takes simple colored fluid and makes it look alive, resembling something one might find in the depths of the ocean....

It’s technically impossible to say that one breed of dog is definitively superior to another. Every purebred has been genetically altered through selective breeding to fit a particular ideal or niche. If you live in an apartment, for example, you may appreciate a more compact pooch compared to the space and energy requirements of the world’s largest dog breeds. Related Reading: What Is the Smallest Dog in the World?...

The 1972 Maserati Boomerang first appeared as a design-study concept in 1971. Its popularity drove Maserati to build a fully functional Boomerang to release the following year. It wasn’t the first to take this progressive shape — the Lancia Stratos Zero concept arrived in 1970, but it was far less functional than Maserati’s Boomerang. In this vehicle, Giugiaro tested his design concept that would later appear in two very iconic vehicles....

Quality kitchenware is a must for any savvy chef, and the busy home cook is no different. A good slow cooker will save you hours of mental anguish in the long run. Cooking isn’t meant to be stressful anyway. So relax, breathe deep, and make your crazy day meals in one of these remarkable appliances. Black + Decker 7-Quart Slow Cooker For a festive flare at holiday meals, the Black + Decker slow cooker is an easy choice....

Dating back to the 15th century, golf is one of the oldest games. While it began in Scotland, it’s now played internationally and considered a way of life by many people. Unlike most field games that highly depend on physical endurance, golf is a mind game. Some of the best golfers of all time hinge their success on talent coupled with incredible levels of mental toughness. It took us hours of great pleasure to dive into the career accomplishments of famous golfers....

Sweden’s capital city of Stockholm stretches across a vast archipelago, where the abundance of water has earned it the nickname “Venice of the North”. This quiet island retreat rests on one of greater Stockholm’s many islands, one with lush vegetation and a clear view of an inland lake off of the Baltic Sea. The Island House by Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff Architects is a single story summer home with floor-to-ceiling window views of the forest and the lake....

The exclusive Skull Bang Watch by Hublot is a collaborative effort with Laurent Picciotto in which the production of the watch has been limited to a mere 100. Composed entirely of black ceramic, screws and all, the Skull Bang’s unique and chic face displays the silhouette of a stamped skull. Numberless, time is read by using the six flat screws surrounding the face. This accessory adds the taste of rock n’ roll to unparalleled style....

Hotel No Hotel features 15 hotel rooms ranging from mild to wild. There’s a series of secret rooms hidden behind bookshelves. There’s a tram cart that has been converted into a micro room. There’s a second-level crow’s nest, a few fake “houses” and a concrete adobe home with colorful walls. It’s as if a curator selected 15 of the coolest Airbnb rentals in Amsterdam and moved them all under one roof....

Before it was rescued by Helgerson, the structure of Tiny House was used as temporary housing for dockworkers, then it became an agriculture processing station, then it became a rental house. It was originally located upriver, but was floated downstream to its current location after flooding in the late 1940s. It now stands on a 5 acre parcel where Helgerson and family live amongst the land. On its plot, a 1200-square-foot greenhouse and a chicken range provide food for the family, a point of growing interest over the years....

Brooklyn based Twig Terrariums is releasing a book called Tiny World Terrariums which will display images of hundreds of microscopic DIY terrariums. These tedious projects consist of miniature mosses and succulents with different life-like models and figures amongst them. Countless hours perfecting craftsmanship and concentration are the fuel behind these miniature creations. The book will serve as a step-by-step guide for the terrarium enthusiast whether experienced or just a beginner....

Some of the major problems applicants are currently facing is that of accessibility – how to know that the jobs are there and how to apply in the right way that will increase one’s chances of being employed. Explore these top 10 all-encompassing job search tips put together by BuzzGhana; we bet they’ll give better results! 1. Search and Apply for Jobs Online When searching for a job online, look for the specific niche you are qualified for and apply for any open listings in any company....

To recognize those who make the ultimate sacrifice, here’s the 27 world’s most dangerous professions. Loggers and Lumberjacks Often the people who work in the logging industry have extended shifts out among the trees, making for long hours and exhaustion. Couple that with climbing, falling timber, and saws all around, and you’ve got a deadly mixture that takes out a high percentage of loggers each year. Deep Sea Fishers Shows like “Deadliest Catch” helped to capture the harrowing lifestyle these people lead....

Have you ever travelled alone to a haunted spot? Do you think what Sara has done to me yesterday was right? Easy icebreaker questions like these are a great way to get your friends or team out of work mode for a while and establish a quick connection. Easy icebreaker questions help you to develop rapport quickly. It’s not just about talking about yourself either. You need to be able to talk about something interesting, funny, or at least relevant to the topic at hand to move the conversation forward....

And just what exactly should you be willing to sacrifice? Some things, believe it or not, are off-limits. We’ll get into that. You’ve no doubt heard about making sacrifices in a relationship, and you’re allowed to wonder just how far that should go. What should you be willing to give up to make a relationship work? If you’re already bristling (just a bit), we’ll take that as a good sign....