Tag: hole

It’s All Mine

Mir Diamond Mine, Mirny, Yakutia, Russia.
At 3,900 feet in diameter and 1,722 feet deep , it’s one of the largest excavated holes in the world. It reportedly has its own weather system vortex due to temperature variations, and aircraft are forbidden to fly over it.

In the midst of the Siberian wilderness, there is a town known as Mirny, the only sign of humanity in a heavily forested landscape for miles around. Only a few full-time residents call the town home, all of whom live in a small community built on stilts to prevent the melted permafrost from flooding their homes in the spring.

Truthfully, the town of Mirny would be entirely unremarkable, save for one thing. There’s a giant hole in the middle of the town over 1,000 feet deep and over half a mile wide that churns out an unnatural and mysterious amount of diamonds. Oh, and it also sucks in anything that flies overhead.

[Image found here, story here.]

Mike’s Amazing Bottomless Pit

Who is Mike you ask? Mike is the guy who owns the pit. He also runs the ticket booth.

[Mike’s Amazing Bottomless Pit and more miniatures found here.]

The .Gif Friday Post No. 728 – Doglix, Which Clown RU & Cathole

[Found here, here and here.]

It’s In The Hole.

[Found here.]

Cheap Plug

[Found in here.]

The .GIF Friday Post No. 561 – Worm Dude, Giraffe Smooch & Glow Sticks In A Blender

[Found here and here. I lost the direct link to the last one.]

She told him where to go, so he did.

“Mrs. Robert McConnell and son Robert Jr. peer into strange 14 foot cave-in in backyard of their home at 216 N. Lincoln St., Burbank. Authorities say they can’t figure out cause.” (June 20, 1960)

My guess is that it was a collapsed masonry cistern.

[Found here. Image source here.]

Bíodh Lá Shona Naomh Pádraig, nó greim dom!

Exactly Four Are Not Irish

The four in front are not Irish, but the back three are. Just sayin’.
I bet the Erins go Bleaugh within the hour.

On the other hand, this is pretty cool.

ballyroon-holed-stone

There are a few remaining holed stones in Ireland. There is one in Co. Antrim and in Co. Louth and lucky for me there’s one in my native Co. Cork! This is the Ballyroon standing stone which is situated in West Cork on the Sheep’s Head road. This imposing stone is 2.25 metres in height unfortunately it is not standing and is only propped up on a smaller stone. The most striking feature is the beautifully carved round hole which runs through the stone. According to a local historian

The hole in the stone  is narrow on  one side and wide on the other. The man had a bigger hand and he put his hand  through the wide side and the woman put her hand through the narrow side. They made their promises when they put their  hands through the stone.

[1st image found in here; 2nd image with description found here. Previous St. Patrick’s Day posts here.]

My favorite Irish song is Nell Flaherty’s Drake for various reasons. Here’s the tune:

Stay safe driving home tomorrow so you can still wake up on Wednesday and call in to work stupid.

The .Gif Friday Post No.168 – Catzilla, Mother Goose & Stalker

[Found here, here and here.]

TGIF: The .gif Friday Post 26 – Meowch

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Disclaimer:
1. No cats were hurt during this post.
2. The animations are all contrived.
3. The sources for the .gif’s are clearly identified.
4. Forward this link to everyone on your blogroll.
5. Leave the toilet seat up after you’re done peeing on it.
6. Always flush with your feet.