A new wax figure of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London this morning. The new sculpted statue was created by Steve Swales and was painted by Lisa Burton. The new rendition of the Queen was crafted in honor of her Diamond Jubilee and is modeled after the official Jubilee photograph released by the Palace on January… Continue reading New Queen Elizabeth Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Unique Paint Job
This awesome looking Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been spotted in London. It has an amazing and unique gradual three color custom paint job: chrome, red and black. In my opinion, this paint job of course, stands as the perfect complement to all super cars. Via: Auto Gespot
Crazy Coffins Exhibition
Crazy Coffins is Nottingham-based traditional coffin maker that took on a new marking identity when people started asking to customize their own coffins with their own particular tastes, some of the coffins were designed and shaped like Bottles, Guitars, Railway Carriages, air plains, ballet shoe, and the strangest of them all was a dumpster. The coffins were exhibited at the… Continue reading Crazy Coffins Exhibition
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal jewels will be on display at the Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, by putting on a dazzling exhibition of Royal rocks. The exhibition, which will be the focal point of the palace’s 2012 summer opening, will include many of the monarch’s most cherished jewels, some of which are… Continue reading Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
The World Largest Ever 3D Street Art
Yesterday Reebok CrossFit, teamed up with British artist Joe Hill to break the Guinness World Record for the largest ever 3D street art. The painting measured an impressive 1,160.4m² and was unveiled at London’s West India Quays, Canary Wharf. Guinness says it breaks records for the longest and largest surface area 3D painting.
Prince William Divorces Kate Middleton After 5 Weeks
London: Barely a month after marrying 29-year-old Kate Middleton in a royal wedding ceremony watched by an estimated 2 billion people worldwide, Prince William announced Tuesday that he and Middleton have divorced and that the entire marriage was “a tremendous mistake in every possible regard.” “I really don’t know what I was thinking—we’re a terrible… Continue reading Prince William Divorces Kate Middleton After 5 Weeks
Breast Milk Ice Cream on Sale
A specialist ice cream parlor plans to serve up breast milk ice cream and says people should think of it as an organic, free-range treat. The breast milk concoction, called the “Baby Gaga,” will be available from Friday at the Icecreamists restaurant in London’s Covent Garden. Icecreamists founder Matt O’Connor was confident his take on the… Continue reading Breast Milk Ice Cream on Sale
Apple’s First Computer Sold for £133,250
Its processor works 1,000 times slower than the iPad, but the first ever Apple computer has sold for 425 times the price. The Apple I, one of only 200 such models ever made, was sold Tuesday afternoon at Christie’s auction house in central London for £133,250 pounds (about $210,000.) It came with its original packaging… Continue reading Apple’s First Computer Sold for £133,250