July 27, 2011
by James Reyes
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At just four feet across, this is one of the thinnest bachelor pads around. I have to admit, the thought of living in a place like that makes me feel claustrophobic. What if there is a fire? It seems like an intriguing … Continue reading
July 16, 2011
by James Reyes
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Here is a really great photo today at NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day site. Click to enlarge. A starry night over the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is really not so starry. In fact, the Moon is the only celestial beacon to … Continue reading
June 30, 2010
by James Reyes
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It looks like three buildings with a ship stuck on tip. From Wikipedia, Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property … Continue reading
November 5, 2009
by James Reyes
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It is a commonly held myth that the ancient Romans had rooms called vomitoria for the purpose of, well vomiting. The myth holds that the Romans would have lavish banquets and the guests would indulge in excessive amounts of food … Continue reading
September 11, 2009
by James Reyes
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The Telegraph reports: The archaeologists have unearthed reception rooms, colonnades, mosaic floors and traces of a hot bath complex at a site in mountainous countryside near the town of Rieti, north of Rome. The villa is close to the ancient … Continue reading