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Japanese Sewer System

These pictures are not of a space station or space ship but of Japanese sewer system.

Japanese water drainage system, looks like an alien space ship.

Japanese Sewer System

Japanese Sewer System

Japanese Sewer System

Japan Sewer System

Japan Sewer System

Japan Sewer System

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World's Most Dangerous Airports

The most dangerous airports in the world, from offshore airports in japan to ice covered ones in Antartica to an airport which has a road that runs through it in Gibraltar!

 

 

Lukla Airport Nepal

 Since Lukla Nepal is the place most people start their Mount Everest trek, this Himalayan strip gets quite a bit of traffic--mostly to and from Kathmandu.

Sirens inform folks for miles when an airplane is landing here, and as you would suspect, only helicopters and Twin Otter type planes can handle the 2,000 foot, uphill runway that is fenced off at the end, to protect you from the edge of a mountain cliff.

 Kansai International Airport

Osaka, Japan

Land is a scarce resource in Japan, so engineers headed roughly 3 miles offshore into Osaka Bay to build this colossal structure. Work on the manmade island started in 1987, and by 1994 jumbo jets were touching down. Travelers can get from the airport to the main island of Honshu via car, railroad or even a high-speed ferry.

Gibraltar Airport

Between Morocco and Spain sits the tiny British territory of Gibraltar. Construction of the airport dates back to World War II, and it continues to serve as a base for the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force, though commercial flights land on a daily basis.

Madeira International Airport

Madeira, Portugal

Madeira is a small island far off the coast of Portugal, which makes an airport that is capable of landing commercial-size aircraft vital to its development. This airport's original runway was only about 5000 feet long, posing a huge risk to even the most experienced pilots and limiting imports and tourism.

Ice Runway

Antarctica

The Ice Runway is one of three major airstrips used to haul supplies and researchers to Antarctica's McMurdo Station. As its name implies, there are no paved runways here—just long stretches of ice and snow that are meticulously groomed.

There is no shortage of space on the Ice Runway, so super-size aircraft like the C-130 Hercules and the C-17 Globemaster III can land with relative ease. The real challenge is making sure that the weight of the aircraft and cargo doesn't bust the ice or get the plane stuck in soft snow. As the ice of the runway begins to break up, planes are redirected to Pegasus Field or Williams Field, the two other airstrips servicing the continent.

Congonhas Airport

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Most major cities have an airport, but rarely are they built just 5 miles from the city center, especially in metropolises like Sao Paulo. Congonhas' close proximity to downtown can be attributed in part to the fact that it was completed in 1936, with the city experiencing rapid development in the following decades.

Courchevel International Airport

Courchevel, France

Getting to the iconic ski resort of Courchevel requires navigating the formidable French Alps before making a hair-raising landing at Courchevel International Airport. The runway is about 1700 feet long, but the real surprise is the large hill toward the middle of the strip.

Princess Juliana International Airport

Simpson Bay, Saint Maarten

Nothing says fun in the sun like roaring engines and the smell of jet exhaust. Landing on this Caribbean island forces pilots to fly over a small strip of beach, clear a decent-size fence and pass over a road just before hitting the runway.

Svalbard Airport

Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard is a cluster of Norwegian islands sitting in the Arctic Ocean. While there are three airports within the archipelago, two of which are used mainly to transport miners, Svalbard Airport is open to commercial travel, making it the world's northernmost airport that tourists can book tickets to.

Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport

Saba, Netherlands Antilles

Getting to this paradise-like island can be a bit distressing thanks to a 1300-foot-long runway, slightly longer than most aircraft carrier runways.

Most Expensive Bollywood Movies of all Time

  From Sci-fi films to movies that deal with epic historical tales, Bollywood has certainly come a long way. From hiring professional stunt directors to the best of Hollywood, no stone if left unturned in the making of a movie.  Of course, as the scope of the movie increases, so does its budget. Here are the Most Expensive Bollywood Movies of All Time. 

 

 

 

1) Ra One (Rs.135 Cr or $27 million)

Starring superstars Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor, this is by far the most expensive Bollywood film till date.  It has been produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and cashed in over 150 crores. This science fiction film was released in 2011 and was well received for its technical aspects but not so much on the aspects of storyline and direction. 

 

 

2) Blue (Rs.120 Cr or $24 million)

This film was publicized as Bollywood’s first underwater, action adventure film.  Directed by Anthony D’Souza with Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Zayed Khan and Lara Dutta in the lead roles, this film failed to make an impact on the box office earning only about 54 crores.  Written by American writers Joshua Lurie and Bryan M.Sullivan, this film is based around an underwater treasure.  Despite all this, the film was declared a flop.

 

 

3) Don 2 (Rs.70 Cr or $14 million)

Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the sequel to Don was one of the biggest hits of 2011. Starring Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, Don 2 became the third highest grossing Bollywood film of all time with a worldwide collection of 228 crores.  Produced under Excel entertainment, the story picks up from where the first one ended, where Don now aims to capture and take over the European drug cartel.

 

 

4) Ghajini (Rs.65 Cr or $13 million)

With Aamir Khan in the lead role, one wouldn’t expect anything less than a super hit. This film did not disappoint and was the first film to cross the 100 crore barrier at the time of its release in 2008, earning a whopping 190 crores. Starring Aamir Khan, Asin and Jiah Khan, Ghajini is a remake of the super successful Tamil film Ghajini. 

 

 

5) Bodyguard (Rs.64 Cr or 12.8 million)

What makes this film stand out above the rest is the fact that it went onto become the second highest grossing Bollywood film of all time despite many criticisms that the film lacked an actual storyline.  With stars like Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor, it set another record as the highest opening day grosser of all time. Released in 2011, it has been estimated that the worldwide gross of the film was about 495 crore. Bodyguard is also the remake of a Tamil film, also directed by Siddique.

 

 

6) This position is actually shared by 3 films (Rs.60 Cr or $12 million):
A. Love Story 2050
B. Kambakht Ishq
C. Agneepath

Barring Agneepath, neither of the films had anything to offer except bad jokes, unnecessary skin-show and even more unusual costumes. Storyline-none to speak of.  Love story 2050 had expectations to be a sci-fi extravaganza but when it was released, most people found the robot QT more entertaining than Harman Baweja. It cashed in a mere Rs.15 crores whereas Kambakht Ishq and Agneepath did a business of Rs.80 crores and Rs.193 crores respectively.

 

 

7) The Hero-Love Story of a Spy (Rs.55 Cr or $11 million)

This Anil Sharma film was the most expensive film of its time.  Released in 2003, the film had Priyanka Chopra, Sunny Doel and Preity Zinta in the lead roles and did a decent amount of business.

 

 

8) This position is also shared by two films (Rs.50 Cr or $10 million):
A. Devdas
B. Singh is Kinng

Both these films were declared hits at the box office due to very different reasons. Devdas was acknowledged for its magnificent costumes and larger than life sets and of course, for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit. This was the third version of Devdas to be made in Bollywood.  Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film won a huge number of accolades and was released in 6 different languages. Singh is Kinng on the other hand, won hearts all over the country due to the onscreen chemistry between the lead actors, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. The film, released in 2008, is a lighted hearted comedy which has been shot at exotic locations.

 

 

9) This position is also shared by two films (Rs.45 Cr or $9 million):
A. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
B. Krrish

With Karan Johar in charge of the film, one can expect nothing less than amazing designer clothes, a glittering star cast and exotic locations. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor, this film was broke all International grossing records at that time, earning about 118 crores.  Krrish on the other hand, was a film from a completely different genre. A sequel to Koi Mil Gaya, this film was packed with awesome stunts and special effects. 

 

 

10) This position is also shared by two films ( Rs.40 Cr or $8 million):
A. Jodhaa Akbar
B. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Both these films were produced under big banners-UTV Motion/Ashutosh Gowarikar and Dharma Productions/Yash Raj Films respectively.  Jodhaa Akbar instantly captured the hearts of Indian audiences everywhere due to its grandeur and accuracy to detail.  Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is the highest grossing film of all time overseas. It revolves around adultery and extramarital affairs.