Everyone meet Dakota Rose; she's a 19-year-old girl who goes by KotaKoti and looks a lot like a Barbie doll… KotaKoti's incredible resemblance to Barbie has made her very popular in countries like Japan and China, where she has been featured on several news networks. Considered a cosplayer by a lot of her fans, the 19-year-old says she dresses like this pretty much all the time and she doesn't mind it when people look at her funny.
Meet Sajad Gharibi, a 24-year-old weightlifter from Iran who has stunned the internet with his impressive physique. Weighing a whopping 345 pounds—most of it sheer muscle—Gharibi is said to be able to lift up to 386 pounds. He certainly looks like a guy you'll want on your side in a fight. Those who know this mountain of a man say that, despite his grizzly appearance, he is a gentle giant with a big heart. That's reassuring—he's probably the closest we'll ever get to seeing Hercules in the flesh, and we don't want him sharing both his looks and his short temper. (Source)
2Romario Dos Santos Alves
This Brazilian bodybuilder wanted to be real life version of The Incredible Hulk, and risked his life by injecting oil and alcohol into his arms, and almost had both amputated. Romario Dos Santos Alves, 25, used the potentially lethal cocktail to pump up his biceps to 25in. He now faces several serious health issues. The former bodyguard says using the synthetic filler Synthol cost him his sanity and nearly his life—he tried to kill himself when his wife was six months pregnant. He also said his swollen muscles terrify children in his hometown of Caldas Novas, Brazil and they call him a "beast" and a "monster." (Source)
3Moustafa Ismail
It turns out you don't need to eat your spinach to get the world's biggest arms, but don't tell Popeye. Massachusetts bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail eats seven pounds of protein, nine pounds of carbohydrates and drinks three gallons of water each day to help maintain upper arms that measure 31 inches around—they are as big as a small man's waist. In 2012, he was given the Guinness World Record for his biceps, but some have signed a petition to have him removed from the list because his alleged Synthol abuse.
Jeff Dabe's the last guy you'd challenge to an arm wrestling competition. He was given the nickname “Popeye” thanks to his massive forearms which measure 20" in circumference. The strongman is capable of holding a basketball in each hand. Tests have been conducted to discover what makes Jeff's arms so large. Having looked for signs of gigantism and elephantiasis, the University of Minnesota has concluded that there are no signs of the disease or any other abnormalities. (Source)
5Arlindo de Souza
He's just like Popeye, only without the strength. Arlindo de Souza, a 43-year-old weightlifter, believes he has the largest arms in his native Brazil. The bodybuilder's biceps measure a staggering 29" around and are the product of a self-administered cocktail of mineral oil and alcohol. While his biceps may look the part, they don't act it. The bricklayer hasn't gained any strength and is only able to lift normal weights. De Souza injected himself with the conconction for two months in his attempt to become the top dog at his gym in Olinda, a city on the country's northeastern coast. The Brazilian isn't the only person resorting to using synthetic materials to bulk up his bod, as many others in the bodybuilding community are said to be doing the same. But the practice has proven deadly, claiming the life of his close friend, Paulinho. (Source)
6Denis Cyplenkov
Often compared to The Incredible Hulk, Denis Cyplenkov is a 32-year-old Ukrainian-born arm wrestling champion who has the biggest and most densely muscled hands in the world! Denis's wrists measure at 9.5″ thick. Roughly 6'1″ tall and weighing in 308 lbs, Denis his biceps measuring at 25″ and are unofficially the largest in Russia. (Source)
7CrazyDrummer
For aging couch potatoes, this astonishing photograph shows there is no excuse to claim exercise doesn't a difference. The snapshot was posted on Reddit in 2013 by a man who calls himself CrazyDrummer, along with the caption "60-years-old." The impressively ripped abs, bulging biceps and defined pecs belong to a man with a weathered complexion, thick-rimmed glasses, and Santa Claus-like beard. The internet was quick to note his close resemblance to Master Roshi from Dragon Ball. (Source)
8Gregg Valentino
Gregg Valentino is one of the most controversial, yet popular bodybuilding icons, and is considered by some as the biggest bodybuilder ever. He holds the record for the biggest biceps in the world at 28". He started bodybuilding at the age of 13 and after over 23 years of training naturally, Gregg decided to experiment with steroids (and some say he's injecting Synthol). During this time, his arms grew from an impressive 100% natural 21" to an inhuman 28". After years of steroids injections, his body finally fought back—his bicep "exploded.” He eventually went to jail for steroid possession and is now rebuilding his life.
When it comes to photography, it is wrong for people to assume that it is simply a matter of pointing the camera and clicking away. While photography does include that part, it is more than just that. That is why you have many photography experts and enthusiasts rave and rant about different angles, lights, equipment and angles among other things. Each type of photography comes with its own fascinating aspects and has its own rewards and preparations. Take for instance, fabulous full moon photography to keep you fascinated; what looks easy is anything but. The lighting of the moon and the way it creates shadows can be more difficult to capture in your lenses than you think. In the same way macro photography is also another facet of photography that can look very easy but it is not. If you are wondering what macro photography is all about, then we can tell you it is about clicking images of something really small to make it look detailed and big.
Scandinavians are serious about their green roofs. They've had them for a while now and it doesn't look like they're going anywhere. They even have a competition every year to determine the best green roof project in Scandinavia by the Scandinavian Green Roof Association! But there is a reason why Scandinavians like these green roofs so much... They are not only a beautiful feature for a house, but they also offer numerous social, environmental and financial benefits. They absorb rainwater, reduce winter heating costs, reduce summer air-conditioning costs, provide insulation, and are long lasting - just to name a few.
Keep on scrolling to take a look at ours compiled list of the most unique and beautiful living roofs in Scandinavia.
