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Mauritius is basically an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000km off the southeast coast of the African continent, and located at the Southwestern tip of the island you will find a fascinating illusion: “when viewed from above, a runoff of sand and silt deposits creates the impression of an ‘underwater waterfall’.” Click here to view the first image in this week’s celebrities who look like other people gallery. Continue reading for a viral video compilation of the weirdest Japanese commercials.

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You know you’re an internet geek that loves Disney’s Splash Mountain attraction, when…you decide to bring meme faces to put in front of your faces for the drop shot. We have rounded up eighteen more cool and crazy stages Disney Splash Mountain photos for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see them all – plus three bonus videos of the attraction around the world.

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For those geeks who are fortunate enough to have made a fortune, or know someone who has, these ultra luxurious homes may not be all that special, but for everyone else, these are a major upgrade from normal homes and apartments. Above, we have the Port Coogee Residence, a custom-designed home by Residential Attitudes, located in Perth, Australia. Continue reading to see thirty more amazing living spaces that geeks would love from around the world.

At first glance, this appears to be yet another resort on an exotic tropical island (like the Maldives), but it’s actually just one of the most luxurious homes ever. It’s called the “Tangga House” and harmoniously blends nature with large, open living spaces. This Singapore-based home features an underground room that lets you view the pool and many large open spaces. Continue reading for more pictures.

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Yes, you’ve probably seen, or at least heard of Son Doong Cave, currently the world’s largest, but now it’s open to the public. It boasts “caverns capable of fitting entire city streets and skyscrapers [and] is home to a river, jungles, and entire cave ecosystems.” Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.

No, the cube you see above wasn’t computer-generated, but rather a real Mirrorcube tree hotel. It’s made from lightweight aluminum and boasts a mirrored exterior that reflects the surroundings and the sky, creating an optical illusion of sorts. On the inside, you’ll see plywood-lined walls and expansive 360-degree views out the windows. Continue reading for more unbelievable, yet real, places from around the world.

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Thanks to the internet, the Ramen Burger is now a worldwide phenomena. Yesterday, it made its west coast debut in Los Angeles at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Torrance. We decided to round up seven of the tastiest Ramen Burger pictures online before creator Keizo Shimamoto decided to make it widely available. Click here to view the first image in this week’s trolling gallery. Continue reading for a viral time-lapse video of RIO.

Taipei is known for its many night markets, the most famous of which is the Shilin Night Market in the Shilin District. The surrounding streets by Shilin Night Market are extremely crowded during the evening, usually opening late afternoon and operating well past midnight. Most night markets feature individual stalls selling a mixture of food, clothing, and consumer goods. Continue reading for twenty-eight more fun and cool reasons why geeks should visit Taipei.