Architecture
May 11, 2017

‘Lord of the Rings’ Super Fan Builds His Own Real-Life Hobbit House

Fandoms can go beyond a deep love for a book or movie and immerse you in a fantastical world. Redditor KahlumG recently shared pictures of his uncle Stuart Grant's house that takes a Lord of the Rings fascination to the next level. Located near Tomich, Scotland, Stuart constructed his own real-life Hobbit house with a magical-looking outside and impressive interior that does the franchise proud.

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Inspiring
May 10, 2017

91-Year-Old Man Spends 56 Years Building His Own Cathedral From Scratch

Many people are compelled to make things despite their informal (or complete lack of) training. In these cases, it's often the result of an undeniable feeling of kismet or a vision they can't ignore. Justo Gallego Martínez, aka Don Justo, is one of these extraordinary folks. At 91 years old, the former Trappist monk has spent the last 56 years constructing his own cathedral completely from scratch in Mejorada del Campo, Spain.

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