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For those of us living in California, earthquakes are a common occurence. However, thanks to stringent building codes and the fact that we can afford to abide by them, we are prepared, at least for the minor shakes....

What a year it has been so far for world records - First 26-year old Travis Pastrana stuns the world with his amazing leap, then the world's tallest building finally opens its door and now, two skydivers set another record by leaping off it's 200th floor....

After almost five years of construction, the world's tallest building - the Burj Dubai, was finally declared opened amidst much fanfare today. In his opening ceremony speech, Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, not only revealed its final height, but also, its new name....

For most of us buying the right Christmas tree and putting up the ornaments is work enough. Not for the Addis family however. Their Christmas routine involves creating something special - Lego brick by Lego brick!...

In November 2008, Astuo Takanishi and his fellow researchers from Japan's Waseda University, introduced to the world a new flute prodigy. The Robo Flautist made headlines thanks to his dapper black bowler, flawless music and the fact that he not human but a robot! Now, the talented musician has been joined by . . . . . a saxophone tooting pal....

Always seeking out the sunniest spot or the one with the best view in your house? if you lived at the Everingham Rotating House in Wingham, New South Wales, that would not be a problem - All you would have to do is touch a screen - and voila your wish would be granted!...

The Picturecraft gallery in Holt, Norfolk is facing an unusual problem - they have no paintings left to display. That's because their latest exhibit, featuring 16 watercolors by seven-year old artist Kieron Williamson, was so popular, that is sold out in . . . . 14 minutes!...

The International Space Station allows astronauts to live in space for extended amounts of time, enabling them to explore the mysteries outside our Universe and conduct extensive experiments. However, nothing like that exists for our oceans, and thanks to the high water pressure, oceanographers are able to explore what lies underneath, for very short spans of time....

While the bull fighters of Spain are legendary, its bull leapers are not as well known. These are the brave souls that practice the sport of bull leaping, which true to its name, involves jumping over a running bull!...