Halden Fengsel prison, which opened on April 8 in Norway - a set in the woods, where there is a recording studio, a track for jogging and a cottage for family visits, writes American magazine Time. "Unlike many American prisons, in the air does not hang the smell of sweat and urine. On the contrary, from the kitchen, where inmates are taught cooking, the smell of orange sherbet" - notes the journalist William Lee Adams.

Interesting hobby. One person gains or download on the Internet of books and articles, then draws them like a real print edition. Books are obtained one to one, as real, so only a fraction.

Athletes and cars aren't the only ones with a need for speed. Animals, astrophysicists and riders of roller coasters also pursue jaw-dropping velocities. Here are some of the fastest things in the world.

This prolific entertainer is on a lot of people's minds these days, but not just for his holiday cheer or his critically acclaimed new album. Find out about his never-ending beefs with a politician and a pop star, and learn what other water-cooler topics had the rest of our tastemakers' tongues wagging this month.

Forty-seven years ago today, the nation mourned the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. (Read more about his life and see the iconic photo captured at his funeral. Watch some of Kennedy's speeches.) We take a look at other world leaders who were assassinated or survived attempts made in the name of a nation, a religion or a cause.

World's tallest man, Sultan Kosen of Turkey

 

The World's Biggest Stuff

 

The World's Largest Yachts 2010

 The world's super yachts are some of the biggest and most expensive toys of the super rich, floating palaces with unique features that can carry price tags into the hundreds of millions.

 

World's Craziest Monuments

 Unusual Monuments

Carhenge

Photoshop Contest Turns Famous Faces Into Reptiles

Who would have thought the removal of a nose and eyebrows could have such a freaky effect on someone’s appearance? Does that sound strange? Let me explain.

 

Costumes Reign At Gaming Convention

Fans of World of Warcraft and other top games spare no expense in celebrating their favorite characters Another year, another BlizzCon. Blizzard Entertainment's annual convention isn't just a platform for the latest news about upcoming titles like World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and Diablo III. It's also a chance for diehard devotees to show off painstakingly-crafted costumes and let their fan flags fly. Without further ado, we present some of the most eye-catching outfits to grace the festivities this year.

 

World's Most 11 Burial Haunting Cemeteries

Forbes releases its 2010 rankings, with "a true change-maker" topping the list

Little Hercules ROV discovers new marine species in Indonesia

What and how much to eat in different countries

In 1961, a limited number of organizations around the world – such as the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and The Conservation Foundation – were trying to meet conservation needs, but were desperately short of funds.
A small but influential group of Europeans—scientists, naturalists, business and political leaders—rose to the occasion: on September 11, 1961 World Wildlife Fund was formed and soon set up shop at IUCN’s headquarters in Morges, Switzerland. H.R.H. Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands became the organization’s first president.
Several leaders arranged the key organizational meeting for the new venture.