Houses on stilts, man-made islands, floating vegetable gardens and canals instead of streets: these communities eschew land for the world of water.

Any expedition to the deep ocean depths is incredibly expensive, and returns with a host of strange and terrifying new species.

The elevation of Comic Con from a niche event for super dorks has had an unintended consequence: cosplaying has become extremely competitive.

An interactive project called 'What the Phonics' installs speakers at Copenhagen intersections, demonstrating how to pronounce difficult street names.

A stunning new underwater hotel is planned for Dubai, complete with glass-walled guest rooms that give guests unparalleled views of marine life from their beds.

Made centuries ago by human hands, the culturally rich island of Mexcaltitán floods during the summer, turning its streets into canals navigable only by boat.

Buenos Aires becomes a fantasy urban playground in this fun video by Black Sheep Films, featuring roller coasters with no tracks that zoom through the city.

Money doesn't grow on trees anywhere in the world, but some trees in Britain are laden with the coins of people who have passed by through the years.

Sail on, inland sailor! Navigable aqueducts helped jump-start the industrial revolution at a time when railroads and commercial highways had yet to be invented.

This look at Sports Illustrated magazine's top 10 scenic shoot sites shows that behind every lovely lady there's a beautiful backdrop well worth a visit.