Jesus Wins Every Time

I was afraid of a day like this coming, where Jesus would morph into a modern day sports star. I must say, when I came across this supurb trophy, I did let a grin slide across my face. I mean, look at this, Jesus is portrayed as a non-athletically dressed bearded man dominating some young children (with immaculate mullets, might I add) in a game of hoops!? Whats that? Oh yeah, I think I see the 2011 church baskeball trophy changing up a bit, gaining some real zing! It would certianly heighten the competition – what kid wouldn’t want to go back to playing church ball to claim one of these coveted beauties to rest on the shelf.

I do hope this is an actual production trophy, because this could be the next million dollar idea. I will surely post a link to where you can purcahse this if I find it.

Questionable Runway

This brilliantly situated runway is located on the island of St. Barthelemy in the French West Indies. The reported clearance from the street to incoming planes is supposed to be 20 feet, but not every pilot can get it right every time. However, believe it or not, there have only been 2 reported fatal accidents at this airstrip (yes, it does make one wonder how many non-reported incidents have occurred here). You should take heart though, because thankfully only pilots with special licenses can land on this charming runway. Oh, and it is the shortest runway in the world, too, so if you can land on it, you better have some good braking skills – or a nearby floatation device.

Chongqing "Sunshine" Toilet

No ladies and gents, your eyes are not deceiving you, this is an actual and legitimate creation of mankind that has sparked much controversy in the enchanting town of Chongqing. Needless to say, the engineering is of this creation is quite bold. Appropriately named the Sunshine Toilet, this open air facility at Yang Ren Street in Chongqing is aimed at making you feel perfectly comfortable while relieving yourself...if you are very abnormal.

Additionally, one can get a bird's eye view of the roofless toilet from a nearby hill, which has apparently angered residents saying it "doesn't protect my privacy." Well, here's a newsflash, look at the dad-gum thing! It doesn't quite instill a warm cozy aura of privacy!

A last note on this lovely creation is that some stalls even have a painting of a woman peeping at the person using it!

Saluki

The Saluki (Arabic: سلوقي) is perhaps the oldest known breed of domesticated dog. A study published in the May 21, 2004, issue of Science confirms the Saluki's antiquity through DNA analysis identifying it as one of the earliest breeds to diverge from wolves.[1] Like elsewhere in the Fertile Crescent region, Saluki-like animals appear on the ancient ceramics from Susa and Sialk of 3500 B.C.E. in Iran, as well as on Egyptian tombs of 2100 B.C.E.[2] The breed had been occasionally imported to England before 1840, however there was no serious interest until the Hon. Florence Amherst imported a breeding pair of Salukis from Lower Egypt in 1895 and began working to popularize the breed. The Kennel Club recognized Salukis in 1923.

Widely admired for its beauty, speed and endurance, the Saluki is a sighthound and historically traveled throughout the Middle East with nomadic desert tribes over an area stretching from the Sahara to the Caspian Sea. As a result, different Saluki subtypes, varying mostly in colour and coat, can be found across this widely scattered area.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluki)