‘Lord of the Rings’ Bridge in Vietnam Is Breathtaking

Bridges have gotten boring. They used to be arched and notched and spoked and made of sparkling metals, they’re now simple, flat, concrete, and flat-out boring. I’ve personally lamented about how this architecture and design has gotten lame and uninspired in the modern age.

Not the case, however, in Da Nang, Vietnam, where the Golden Bridge’s design is wowing natives and visitors alike.

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It appears to be held aloft by two giant stone hands and stands 1400m above sea level, offering stunning views of the countryside around and below it. The gold-colored walkway is lined with purple Chrysanthemums and stretches nearly 150m in elegant curves.

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TA Landscape Architecture designed the bridge, and reveal that the “stone” hands actually…aren’t. They’re steel mesh covered with fiberglass and the faux-stone design, and the construction took about a year.

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The gorgeous bridge is just one more reason tourists are discovering and flocking to Vietnam in record numbers – the Golden Bridge is part of a $2billion investment that aims to bring more than 1.5 million visitors to the area every year.

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Investing in structures like this can’t hurt tourism. In fact, it’s making me want to visit and take a look for myself!

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August 19, 2018

People Confess to Common Things They’ve Never Done

I’ve never taken a public bus in the United States, but that’s me. The following 15 people also have some doozies!

#15. The whole night.

“Never stayed awake throughout the whole night.
EDIT: Believe it or not, I’m a university student. Yes, I’ve never left my home in the morning without having slept. The shortest I’ve slept was about 2 hours and a half when I had been studying until 3:30 AM. Felt horrible the next day. My only trouble with sleeping is that I usually sleep too much haha.”

#14. Not well traveled.

“I’ve never seen a mountain in person. Currently planning a trip later this year that will correct this, but until then…

And until two weeks ago, never seen an ocean in person. I’m not well traveled.”

#13. Fried chicken.

“I’ve never tried on fried chicken

Edit: just realized my English was off here lol

Edit 2: thanks for gold lol.”

#12. Up and downs.

“Close to 33, never been to a funeral. Estrangement from your family has it’s up and down sides depending on your perspective!”

#11. Matchless.

“College roommate had not once lit a match.”

#10. Props.

“I have never heard Kim Kardashian talk.”

#9. RIP.

“Never been grounded…. And considering I’m an adult I likely never will be.

Edit: looks like I’ll never marry then rip.”

#8. Never been.

“Never been to a concert of any of my favorite bands, or any bands.”

#7. Missing fruit.

“I have never left Philly, or eaten a pear.”

#6. Flying scared.

“I’ve never been on an airplane.”

#5. Just can’t catch one.

“I’ve never had a crepe. They look delicious too, like a thin, sweet pancake with amazing toppings. Everything about them seems incredible yet I’ve never been able to catch one.”

#4. Still alludes me.

“Whistle. I’ve tried for 31 years and it still alludes me.”

#3. Shut your holes.

“I have never been 10 pin bowling.

Edit for all you pedants asking if there are other types of bowling, well hell yes there are so shut your holes!”

#2. Star Wars.

“I have never seen 1 star wars movie.

Edit: I saw none of them

Edit 2: I have planned to binge watch them this friday to saturday.”

#1. Neither have I.

“I have never been stung by a bee or a wasp.”

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August 18, 2018

Russian cosmonauts pee on…

Russian cosmonauts pee on the rear bus tire before a space launch. The tradition was started by Yuri Gagarin who did it out of necessity and Russians have since emulated him. Female cosmonauts bring along their urine in vials ready to dump on the tire so they can be part of tradition too. 00

August 18, 2018

Many of the Space Shuttles parts were produced…

Many of the Space Shuttles parts were produced exclusively by small mom and pop shops. When the shuttle retirement was announced, a lifetime buy of parts was made — when the Shuttle retired, the mom and pop shops retired with it. 10

August 18, 2018

Many of the Space Shuttles parts were produced…

August 17, 2018

This College Student’s Small Act of Kindness Took a Turn We Didn’t Expect

There’s a reason why we have so many phrases and sayings about how important it is to treat someone kindly.

It’s because, well, it’s important. We don’t have much in this life, so it’s our duty to perform little acts of kindness whenever we get the chance.

No one’s life is without struggle. Every single day, someone you know is having a rough time for one reason or another.

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And in those times, simple acts of kindness can make all the difference, even if it seems like no big deal from the outside.

That’s the lesson that came home to roost for Kent State student Mackenzie Mauller after she decided to buy coffee for the person behind her in the Starbuck’s drive thru lane. She left without thinking too much about it, and was shocked to find a letter in her mailbox later that day.

Mauller tweeted about her experience and how it really reminded her that spreading kindness can have unintended consequences.

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The letter read:

“Thank you for the coffee! I rarely go to Starbucks and treat myself, but the last couple of months have been a bit of a struggle. My father just passed away and he was also my babysitter. My family and my children have had a really hard time. This morning my babysitter called off sick and I had to take the day off work. I decided to buy my kids breakfast and get myself coffee with total guilt because I am going to become a stay-at-home mom for awhile.

Since I was not planning on going this route in my life, I was not emotionally and financially prepared to quit working. I cried when I found out you were so sweet to buy my coffee and thrilled to see you a couple houses down from where I live. I felt it necessary to know that what you did for me was more than just a coffee. It was something that turned my whole day around, put tears in my eyes and a smile on my face and I feel so grateful.”

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Go out and spread your own smiles, people. You never know when something small to you will be more than just a coffee to someone else.

h/t: Someecards

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August 17, 2018

Twitter Users Reveal the Fun, Quirky Things Their Partners Do

When you are in a relationship with someone, you see a side of them that no one else gets to see. Oftentimes, this includes all the weird little quirks that make them, well…them.

Twitter users shared the quirky things their partner does for them, and I think you’re gonna enjoy all of these.