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Man Buys Island, Establishes a Kingdom
Located in the temperate, gulf stream-warmed waters of the North Atlantic is the principality of Pontnha, and its king Renato Barros. But this kingdom isn’t like any you’ve seen before. Get the idea of big courtyards and castles out of your head. This kingdom in less than 2,000 square feet. The island was declared a sovereign state over 100 years ago by the king of Portugal, Carlos the 1st. (MORE: Castles In America) In 2007, King Renato, a Portuguese art...
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Huge Yacht Damaged in Surprising Accident
It seemed like a nice enough day to take the yacht out — until a drawbridge malfunctioned and stopped the massive boat in its tracks. A major mishap occured in Florida on the Broad Causeway as the drawbridge unexpectedly came down on a passing mega yacht. It was a less-than-glamorous moment for a yacht named “The Rockstar.” The yacht, which cost a little more than a quarter million dollars to charter for just a week, is being checked out by...
Tiger On the Loose Near Disneyland Paris: Families Warned to Stay Indoors
Editor's Note: You can find an updated version of this story here on weather.com. With winter cold just around the corner, most people would hate to be stuck inside during a rather mild November day -- but that's exactly what happened in communities near Disneyland Paris Thursday. A young tiger is on the loose and authorities told families in three towns to stay indoors. Thursday’s weather was mild for November, with a high temperature of 58 and no rain, so...
'Landscape Photographer of the Year' Awards Showcase Diverse Landscapes of the UK (PHOTOS)
From a stream flowing down a mountain during a heavy storm to a wet and windy moment captured on the site of a copper mine, weather played a significant role in the winning images of the 2014 Take a View 'Landscape Photographer of the Year' Awards, which aim to showcase the richly diverse landscape of the UK. Photographer Mark Littlejohn's shot of asmall, transient stream created by heavy rain in Scotland's vastGlencoe’s mountains won the top prize in this year's...
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