12 bizarre places that are stranger than science fiction

Science fiction is home to some fantastic societies, from Cloud City to Bartertown. But you doesn't have to leave reality for this—our own world has places so abnormal, they make alien societies seem ordinary.
Here are 12 remarkable locations in which people once lived (and some still do).

1. Izu Islands

Off the coast of Japan lies a series of volcanic islands. Due to the air being full of

Amazing Pyramids in the World

ancient civilizations all around the world built step pyramids. After the ancient Egyptians constructed the step pyramid of Djoser however they soon changed their design into the straight-sided true pyramid. The design of the true pyramid was used around 2600 BC and continued to be the favored form for royal burial until 1550 BC when the Egyptian stopped building pyramids entirely. Later

Most Colorfull Lizards

For some, the words 'colorful' and 'lizards' might not immediately go together, but there are hundreds if not thousands of lizards that are incredibly rich in color – and beautiful to boot! Join us as we take a look at twenty of the best!



















 "Elo Handsome" is the title given to this pic of a gorgeous green gecko with a red stripe along its face. What brilliant colors!

Top 10 Sci-Fi Movie Posters

From King Kong to Star Wars, Forbidden Planet to Blade Runner, feast your eyes on the 10 greatest Sci-Fi movie posters ever…

1. Star Wars
Year: 1977
Director: George Lucas
Cast: Harrison Ford, Mark Hammill, Carrie Fisher
Poster Artist: The Brothers Hildebrandt


The Star Wars franchise has given us an assortment of poster delights and they have, to varying degrees of success, been parodied,

Train, Bridge and Fire

The Good News:
It was a normal day in Sharon Springs, KS when a Union Pacific crew boarded a loaded coal train to head on the long trek back to Salina.

The Bad News:
Just a few miles into the trip a wheel bearing becomes overheated and melts off letting the truck support drop down and grind on top of the rail creating white hot molten metal droppings to spew downward on the rail.

The Good

Tugboat Pass Below the Bridge

Do not try this at home. Remember, this is a professional captain.



The towboat is approaching the bridge with barges loaded with coal.



This frame gives you an idea of how fast the river is running. Obviously at or near flood stage...



Oh CRAP!!! The bridge didn't open and the boat can't stop. Notice that the tug has released the barges.

He is backing as hard as possible to try and