Cool Things In Random PlacesA little refreshing randomness from around the globeMaho Beach-Low Flying Planes- August 27, 2008 Maho Beachis a beach situated inSt Maartenin theNetherlands Antilles, on theDutchside of the island. The place is known worldwide because ofPrincess Juliana International Airportthat is situated adjacent to the beach. Incoming air traffic have to touch down as close as possible to the beginning ofrunway09 due to the short runway length of 2,180 metres7,152 ft,1, resulting ...http://coolthingsinrandomplaces.com/maho-beach-low-flying-planes/ PIZZA CROP FIELD ART- August 17, 2008 A full color crop circle, complete with a whole wheat crust andpepperoni&8217;smade of red mulch. After more than 600 hrs of labor Papa Johns has completed its ultimate promotion in the wheat fields near Denver, Colorado. Conviently located in the approach patterns for Denver International Airport. &8220;Papa John&8217;s enlisted artist Stan Herd, who has more than ...http://coolthingsinrandomplaces.com/pizza-crop-field-art/ Giant Stingray off China- August 17, 2008 At 2pm on August 3rd, what might be the largest stingray ever caught was wrangled in near Sanya Port Wharf inHainan, China byCaptain Wu. Weighing in at nearly a ton and a half, and about 8 meters in length, the stingray took almost 3 hours to pull in by fisherman with nets. The meat of ...http://coolthingsinrandomplaces.com/giant-stingray-off-china/ Insane Surfer Towed by Shark- August 16, 2008 As good as the video of thekite-boardergetting clipped by the jet.Still great clip to watch. I&8217;m sure some insane person will try an authentic attempt at this soon. Also check outGlacier Surfing.http://coolthingsinrandomplaces.com/insane-surfer-towed-by-shark/ Aurland Lookout- August 16, 2008 This amazing senic overlook in Aurland, Norway, designed by Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen ofSaunders Architecture, gives tourists an unforgettable view. The amazing piece of architecture keeps visitors safe with glass barrier, but allows them theincrediblethrill of leaning over the edge.Not for those with a fear of heights.http://coolthingsinrandomplaces.com/aurland-lookout/ Unbelievable Bat-mobile- August 6, 2008 Bob Dullham built this amazingly cool replica of the Batman Darknight Tumbler by himself. &8220;Bob Dullam is just like any other gear head. After work, he likes to retire to his garage, tinkering and fabricating, just like any other guy. And, just like the rest of us (at least when we were 13), he wants to ...http://coolthingsinrandomplaces.com/unbelievable-batman-tumbler/ |