"Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic." 11/16/17
All Hail Tokyo's Robot Queen!
Radio-controlled animatronics, dancers, drums, and the greatest hits of Michael Jackson—sounds like the night of legends. Welcome to Robot Restaurant, the flashiest joint in Tokyo.
This Great Big Story was made in partnership with ANA.
When in France, Think Small
Where can you see the Eiffel Tower, Mont Saint-Michel and the Arc de Triomphe, all within mere steps of each other? France, of course—or, to be specific, France Miniature. Located in Élancourt, two hours outside of Paris, France Miniature is a theme park dedicated to the glories of the country, all scaled down to a digestible fun size.
Dubai's Elite Female Police Squad
Since she was a teenager, Omneyat Dawood Sulaiman dreamed of joining Dubai's prestigious police force. But this was no random dream. Sulaiman's mother was one of the first female officers in the Dubai Police and is currently a major on the force. Now, at 27, Sulaiman is part of its elite all-women VIP protection team. The unit is charged with protecting celebrities, politicians and visiting VIP's. As one of the team's motorcycle specialists, her skills have been honed to perfection.
A Taste So Sweet, a Smell So Rotten: The Pungent Joys of Durian
Durian has been described as the most foul-smelling fruit in the world. Its aroma has been compared to raw sewage, rotting flesh and smelly gym socks. But for its fans, there is nothing better in this world.
No comments:
Post a Comment