Chennai weaves world's costliest sari at Rs 40 lakh

Chennai: A palanquin arrived amid much fanfare at Chennai Silks, a textile house in Tamil Nadu, to give a princely welcome for an outfit that's fit for a queen – a sari studded with gold, diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones.The textile house has woven what it claims is the world's costliest sari, one that costs Rs 40 lakh and weighs around eight kilogram.“The most special thing about the sari is the Ravi Varma painting which has been woven into it. All the intricate details in the painting have been replicated like the curly hair of the ladies and the jewels they are wearing,” Assistant General Manager of Chennai Silks K V Sriram said.While it has already entered the Limca Book of Records, the company says it will try to enter the Guiness Book as well.It took 30 weavers around seven months to make the sari and its launch was also star-studded with actors Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Shobhana and Jeeva attending the event. So, was the attempt just for a record?
“This sari can be worn. Normally also it can be used, so it’s not just for a record,” Sriram said.The director claims they have already received enquiries regarding the sari and hopes that it will be sold soon.

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Amazing Five New Wonders made by Human

THE MILLAU VIADUCT

THE MILLAU VIADUCT is part of the new E11 expressway connecting Paris and Barcelona and features the highest bridge piers ever constructed. The tallest is 240 meters high and the overall height will be an impressive 336 meters, making this the highest bridge in the world.

Parking in Germany !!

First Air Conditioned Bus Station-Dubai!!
World's Fastest Elevator Installed In World's Tallest Building
Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corp announced the installation of the world's fastest passenger elevator just exactly where it is needed - in Taipei 101, the world's tallest building. The elevator runs at a top speed of 1,010 meters per minute when ascending (600 meters per minute on the way down), which works out to 60.6 kilometers per hour. The Elevator can go from the 5th floor to the 89th floor in 39 seconds. The world's fastest elevator offers the following new technologies: * The world's first pressure control system, which adjusts the atmospheric pressure inside a car by using suction and discharge blowers, preventing those riding inside the car experiencing 'ear popping'

The World's First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens

The World's First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens 15 th April marks the day that the first ever all-glass undersea restaurant in the world opens its doors for business at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. It will sit five meters below the waves of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encased in clear acrylic offering diners 270-degrees of panoramic underwater views. "We have used aquarium technology to put diners face-to-face with the stunning underwater environment of the Maldives", says Carsten Schieck, General Manager of Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. "Our guests always comment on being blown aw ay by the colour, clarity, and beauty of the underwater world in the Maldives, so it seemed the perfect idea to build a restaurant where diners can experience fine cuisine and take time to enjoy the views - without ever getting their feet wet." Created by MJ Murphy Ltd, a design consultancy based in New Zealand, Ithaa's distinctive feature is the use of curved transparent acrylic walls and roof, similar to those used in aquarium attractions. "The fact that the entire restaurant except for the floor is made of clear ac rylic makes this unique in the world," continues Schieck, "We are currently planting a coral garden on the reef to add to the spectacular views of the rays, sharks and many colorful fish that live around the area.

The World’s Largest Solar Stadium: 1.3 Megawatts

The world’s largest solar stadium began operation this week. It’s the Stade De Suisse, located in Bern, Switzerland. Originally, the stadium had 7930 solar cells from Kyocera installed, but recently an additional 2808 solar cells were added. The stadium now has an overall output of 1.3 megawatts of power, and it is expect to produce about 1.134 gigawatt hours of electricity per year.

This is the equivalent to the power used by 350 local households. The solar cells will also save on the emission of 630 tons of CO2 annually.

Genuine Shrunken Head

This head came from a normal sized person! The Jivaro Indians of Ecuador claim their enemies' heads as symbols of bravery and display them - reduced to fist sized - as war trophies.

Believe it or not!!!

One entire gallery is dedicated to illusions that will challenge the best of minds.

Once considered an omen of disaster, most animals born with 2 heads or multiple limbs die at birth. The occasional one however, like this calf, live "normal" lives for many months.

Authenticated and photographed by Robert Ripley in Manchuria, China, in 1931, Weng, the Human Unicorn had a 13" horn growing out of the back of his head!

Most Push-Ups (Using Back of Hands) in One Hour

WHO:
Paddy Doyle
WHAT:
1,940
WHERE:
Birmingham, UK
WHEN:
November 8, 2007

The most push-ups using the backs of the hands in one hour is 1,940 and was set by Paddy Doyle (UK) at Stamina's Boxing Self Defence Gym in Erin Go Bragh Sports Centre, Birmingham, UK, on November 8, 2007.

Heaviest Weight Lifted with Ear

WHO:
Zafar Gill
WHAT:
61.7 kg (136 lb)
WHERE:
Vienna, Austria
WHEN:
September 30, 2007

The heaviest weight lifted using only the ear is 61.7 kg (136 lb) by Zafar Gill (Pakistan), who lifted gym weights hanging from a clamp attached to his right ear during the event Vienna Recordia, in Vienna, Austria, on September 30, 2007.

Heaviest Car Balanced on the Head

WHO:
John Evans
WHAT:
159.6 kg (352 lb)
WHERE:
London Studios, UK
WHEN:
May 24, 1999

It’s death defying, it’s daunting and it’s downright dangerous. But England's John Evans balanced a 159.6 kg (352 lb) Mini on his head for 33 seconds at The London Studios, UK on May 24, 1999.
Dangling cars from his head is all in a day’s work for professional ‘Head Balancer’ Evans. He’s balanced people, books and beers, but the car’s by far the most deadly trick – a strong wind and it could be the end of the road for John.
John’s a gigantic guy. He’s 2 meters tall and weighs in at 155.7 kg (343 lb). But it’s his 60.9cm (24-inch) neck that’s the only part of his body strong enough to take such immense weights. So the slightest slip, trip or nudge could send him tumbling to a crushing death, as his arms wouldn’t be able to cope with the load!
This big fella has broken 25 records in 11 categories and is going for more.

Heaviest Aircraft Pulled (Individual)

WHO:
David Huxley
WHAT:
187 tonnes (184 tons)
WHERE:
Sydney, Australia
WHEN:
October 15, 1997

David Huxley pulled a Boeing 747-400, weighing 187 tonnes (184 tons), a distance of 91 m (298.5 ft) in 1 minute and 27.7 seconds on October 15, 1997 at Sydney, Australia. David has now retired from the strongman circuit. He currently owns and runs an event management and public relations company called Tartan Warriors, based in Sydney, Australia.

Roman Rings Hanging Duration

WHO:
Aratak Grigoyan
WHAT:
22.9 sec
WHERE:
Yerevan, Armenia
WHEN:
April 25, 2003

Aratak Grigoyan held a technically correct azaryas cross position for 22.9 sec on the roman rings. The attempt was held at the Yerevan State Physical Culture University, Armenia on April 25, 2003.

Largest Blood Donation

WHO:
Blood Drive
WHAT:
17,921 donors
WHERE:
Bapu Ji village, Sriganganagar, India
WHEN:
October 10, 2004

A blood donation drive organized by Dera Sacha Sauda held at Bapu Ji village, Sriganganagar, India on October 10, 2004 attracted 17,921 donors.

Longest Fingernails - Female

WHO:
Lee Redmond
WHAT:
7 m 51.3 cm (24 ft 7.8 in)
WHERE:
Hollaway, Salt Lake City, USA
WHEN:
As of 1979

Lee Redmond (USA), who hasn't cut her nails since 1979, has grown and carefully manicured them to reach a total length of 7 m 51.3 cm (24 ft 7.8 in).
The measurements of each fingernail is as follows:-
Right hand:

Thumb 76.4 cm (30.1 in)Index finger 72.3 cm (28.5 in)Middle finger 74.1 cm (29.2 in)Ring finger 73.6 cm (29 in )Little finger 71.6 cm (28.2 in)

Left handThumb 80 cm (31.5 in)Index finger 76.4 cm (30.1 in)Middle finger 76.7 cm (30.2 in)Ring finger 76.2 cm (30 in)Little finger 73.6 cm (29 in)

Longest Living Hydrocephalic

WHO:
Alvina Schaan
WHAT:
Congenital Hydrocephalus
WHERE:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
WHEN:
February 24, 2003

Theresa Alvina Schaan (USA) was born on the March 17, 1941 and diagnosed with having congenital hydrocephalus. Also known as "water on the brain," it is a condition in which there is extra cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the brain and spinal cord. A shunt has been inserted beneath her skull to drain the spinal fluid accumulating in her head.

Smallest Tooth Extracted

WHO:
Colton Laub
WHAT:
3 mm (0.1 in)
WHERE:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
WHEN:
October 30, 2002

A primary tooth (tooth E) extracted under local anaesthesis from Colton Laub (USA) on October 30, 2002 by Dr. Scott Harden (USA) at Fountain View Family Dentistry, Acworth, Georgia, USA, measured 3mm (0.1 in) long. The average length of a microdont tooth is 13 mm (0.5 in).

Longest Leg Hair

WHO:
Wesley Pemberton
WHAT:
5 in (12.7 cm)
WHERE:
Texas, United States
WHEN:
August 10, 2007

Wesley Pemberton (USA) had the world's longest leg hair which measured 5 in (12.7 cm) in Tyler, Texas, United States on August 10, 2007.

Heaviest Kidney Stone

WHO:
Peter Baulman
WHAT:
356 g (12.5 oz)
WHERE:
Southport, Queensland, Australia
WHEN:
December 2003

Peter Baulman (Australia) had a kidney stone removed from his right kidney in December 2003 at The Gold Coast Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia, weighing 356 g (12.5 oz) and measuring at its widest point, 11.86 cm (4.66 in).

Longest Hospital Trolley Duration

WHO:
Tony Collins
WHAT:
77 hrs 30 mins
WHERE:
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
WHEN:
February 24–27, 2001

The UK's Tony Collins holds the Guinness World Record for the longest wait on a hospital trolley after spending 77 hours and 30 minutes stuck outside the toilets in the Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon, UK, between February 24 and 27, 2001.
“I’d contracted a virus,” said Tony about his record-breaking experience, “and although I was taken in at 3 p.m. on the Saturday, it wasn’t until 8.30 p.m. on the Tuesday that I was found a bed in another ward, when an elderly patient was moved to make room for me.”
“I developed a bad back, had no privacy, and had to rely on the nurses to bring me a drink because there was nowhere to rest a jug!”
Despite his ordeal, Tony, a diabetic, returned to the hospital the day after he was released to thank the nurses who helped him deal with his pain – and give them a gift of a microwave oven!
“I can think of better records to have,” reflected the bed-sore superstar. “And unfortunately, it will probably be the sort of record that gets broken every day in the NHS.”
Ironically, as Guinness World Records researchers were considering his claim, Tony fell ill again, was forced to go back into hospital – and was left on a trolley for another 60 hours!

Stretchiest Skin

WHO:
Garry Turner
WHAT:
15.8 cm (6.25 in)
WHERE:
Los Angeles, California, USA
WHEN:
October 29, 1999

Garry Turner, of Caistor, Lincolnshire, England, stretched the skin of his stomach to a distended length of 15.8 cm (6.25 in) on the set of Guinness World Records: Primetime in Los Angeles, California, USA, on October 29, 1999.
Garry has a rare medical condition called Elhers-Danlos Syndrome, a disorder of the connective tissues affecting the skin, ligaments and internal organs. With this condition, the collagen that strengthens the skin and determines its elasticity becomes defective, resulting in, among other things, a loosening of the skin, and "hypermobility" of the joints. In more serious cases, it can cause the fatal collapse or rupturing of blood vessels.

Most Siblings Born on the Same Day - Twins

WHO:
Caroline Cargado / Laura Moore
WHAT:
2
WHERE:
USA / USA
WHEN:
March 25, 2003 /May 30, 2003

There are only two verified examples of a mother producing two sets of twins with coincident birthdays. The first is that of Laura Shelley (USA), who gave birth to Melissa Nicole and Mark Fredrick Julian Jr in 1990 and Kayla May and Jonathan Price Moore in 2003 on March 25th. The second is that of Caroline Cargado (USA), who gave birth to Keilani Marie and Kahleah Mae in 1996 and Mikayla Anee and Malia Abigail in 2003 on May 30th.

Most Albino Siblings

WHO:
Gaulin siblings / Sesler brothers
WHAT:
4
WHERE:
Canada / USA
WHEN:
July 13, 1989 / March 31, 1924

Of the eight children born to George and Minnie Sesler (USA), the four eldest of their five sons were all born with the rare genetic condition albinism. Identical twins John (b. August 16, 1921 - d. October 18, 1976) and George (b. August 16, 1921 - d. February 28, 1988), Kermit (b. February 17, 1923 - d. January 6, 2005) and Kenneth (b. March 31, 1924 - d. February 12, 1999) - were all born with translucent skin, pinkish-blue eyes and white hair.
All four children of Mario and Angie Gaulin - Sarah (b. September 15, 1981), Christopher (b. February 24, 1983), Joshua (b. October 25, 1987) and Brendan (b. July 13, 1989) (all Canada) - were born with the rare genetic condition oculocutaneous albinism. Their father also has the condition and their mother carries the gene.