Flying cars aren't just science fiction anymore. Woburn, Mass.-based Terrafugia Inc. said on Monday that its prototype flying car has completed its first flight, bringing the company closer to its goal of selling the flying.
The vehicle - dubbed the Transition - has two seats, four wheels and wings that fold up so it can be driven like a car. Last month, it flew at 1,400 feet for eight minutes. Commercial jets fly at 35,000 feet.It's expected to cost $279,000. And it won't help if you're stuck in traffic. The car needs a runway.
The vehicle - dubbed the Transition - has two seats, four wheels and wings that fold up so it can be driven like a car. Last month, it flew at 1,400 feet for eight minutes. Commercial jets fly at 35,000 feet.It's expected to cost $279,000. And it won't help if you're stuck in traffic. The car needs a runway.
The world's tallest treehouse, located in Crossville, Tennessee.Builder Horace Burgess took 11 years to build the tree house.Horace, who lives in the 10 story wooden house, said he begun the build in 1993.The enormous treehouse is a whopping 10,000 square feet but only cost Horace a reasonable $12,000 thanks to his thrifty use of recycled materials.
There are six trees supporting the tree house and it tooks 2,68,000 nails to put everyting together.Inside there are spiral staircases, a sanctuary, a choir loft, a basketball court, and countless rooms, walkways and balconies.
There are six trees supporting the tree house and it tooks 2,68,000 nails to put everyting together.Inside there are spiral staircases, a sanctuary, a choir loft, a basketball court, and countless rooms, walkways and balconies.
Photographer Matteo Zanvettor looks like he's on top of the world as he composes his shots in the Italian Alps thanks to a combination of clever perspective and rare weather conditions.The 41-year-old photographer had to battle against 100kmph winds and driving snow to get landscape shots.
Matteo ended up being the subject of some of the best pictures taken by his friend Edoardo Brotto, as frozen snow whipped up around him gave the illusion he was standing on clouds in the Alps.
He said: 'I've never been on top of a mountain with such strong winds - I was worried we might have to turn back but we decided to carry on.We got to Lagazuoi, which is part of the Ampezzo Dolomites in the Italian Alps'.
Matteo ended up being the subject of some of the best pictures taken by his friend Edoardo Brotto, as frozen snow whipped up around him gave the illusion he was standing on clouds in the Alps.
He said: 'I've never been on top of a mountain with such strong winds - I was worried we might have to turn back but we decided to carry on.We got to Lagazuoi, which is part of the Ampezzo Dolomites in the Italian Alps'.
The model was built for the first film - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - and has been used for exterior shots in every film since.When all the time spent by 86 artists and crew members is added up, it took an incredible 74 years to build.
Measuring 50 feet across, it has more than 2,500 fibre optic lights to simulate lantern torches and students passing through hallways.It even has miniature owls in the Owlery and hinges on the doors.The castle, which was based on Durham Cathedral and Alnwick Castle, is now due to go on display as part of The Making Of Harry Potter studio tour at Leavesden Studios, near Watford.
Bafta award-winning production designer Stuart Craig designed and built the castle with the rest of his team.
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Measuring 50 feet across, it has more than 2,500 fibre optic lights to simulate lantern torches and students passing through hallways.It even has miniature owls in the Owlery and hinges on the doors.The castle, which was based on Durham Cathedral and Alnwick Castle, is now due to go on display as part of The Making Of Harry Potter studio tour at Leavesden Studios, near Watford.
Bafta award-winning production designer Stuart Craig designed and built the castle with the rest of his team.
Jose Granell, model supervisor, is pictured with the model of Hogwarts Castle
The model shown in the film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Stuart Craig, production manager, is dwarfed by the massive structure
Other Sets used in movies of harry potter also on display
