Noah's Ark In Hong Kong

At least they'll never be flooded! Billionaire brothers build 450ft long life-size replica of Noah's Ark 

 

Having been built, according to the Bible, thousands of years ago, Noah's Ark has only ever existed in peoples' imaginations.
But now a group of architects who pondered what the Biblical vessel looked like have turned their dreams into reality by constructing a Noah's Ark replica, complete with animals. 

Thomas, Walter and Raymond's land-bound Ark certainly has dimensions on a Biblical scale, measuring a massive 450ft long and 75ft wide. 

The tourists go in two-by-two: The Noah's Ark Theme Park, complete with fibreglass animals, sits in front of the Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong

 

Biblical scale: The Ark in Hong Kong measures 450ft long and 75ft wide

 

Water sight: The Ark also boasts less authentic Biblical touches such as double-glazed windows and a fine dining restaurant

 

The billionaire brothers who built the Ark in Hong Kong claim it is the only full-scale version in the world

 

And the imaginative trio even attempted to give the giant boat an air of authenticity by placing 67 pairs of animals at the entrance, just like the pairs of creatures saved from the Great Flood by Noah in the Bible tale.
The creationist-inspired vessel forms part of a theme park near Hong Kong which was inspired by a young girl's scrawled drawing of the mammoth boat. 

Architects appear to have used some artistic licence in parts of the Ark - for instance including double-glazed windows, a fine dining restaurant and luxurious bedrooms. 

Inside, real-life exotic animals can be found - including a nautilus, a toucan and reams of fish. 

 

All lit up: The Ark shines under Hong Kong's lights as a fibreglass giraffe stands guard near the entrance

 

Authentic: Various fibreglass animals stand outside the Ark to mimmick the Bible tale where Noah took creatures on board the vessel

 

The Noah's Ark Theme Park is now run by Christian organisations, who use it to promote peace and unity.
Matthew Pine, manager of Noah's Ark Theme Park, said: 'They had a vision to do something remarkable, something outstanding.
'They came up with many ideas. Some of them were really outrageous. 

'But then they came across this girl's drawing, and knew it would be something do-able that captured imaginations.
'So they hired architects and engineers to create the replica Noah's Ark.' 

 

Food for thought: The Ark also includes a sophisticated-looking restaurant as one of its on-board attractions

 

Food for thought: The Ark also includes a sophisticated-looking restaurant as one of its on-board attractions

 

Bed for the night: Guests on board Noah's Ark can also stay on the Biblical vessel in one of its luxurious hotel-style rooms

 

Land-bound: The Hong Kong-based Noah's Ark theme park was built in 2009 and is popular among tourists

 

Matthew added: 'The reason we chose that moment in the Bible's story is because this is the message we want to bring to Hong Kong, to China, to the world. 

'In our lives we always face floods, we will face trials, we will face difficulties. 

'Hopefully Noah's Ark will inspire people to pass through those troubles as Noah did in his day.'
The Ark opened in May 2009, 17 years after plans were first mooted for the enormous structure. 

It is just one of a number of real-life Noah's Arks - including one built by a Dutchman that contains pairs of living animals.

Lion Shows Her Soft Nature

Cliffhanger! Lion cub saved by mum in dramatic scenes caught on camera as he cries out pitifully for help
By Paul Thompson

Clinging on for dear life to the side of a vertical cliff, the tiny lion cub cries out pitifully for help.

His mother arrives at the edge of the precipice with three other lionesses and a male. The females start to clamber down together but turn back daunted by the sheer drop.

Eventually one single factor determines which of them will risk her life to save the youngster – motherly love.
The drama begins: The mother arrives at the edge of the cliff as her son cries out for rescue after being trapped when he slipped

On the brink: Four lionesses look over the edge before aborting their rescue mission because of the sheer drop

Slowly, agonisingly, the big cat edges her way down towards her terrified son, using her powerful claws to grip the crumbling cliff side.

One slip from her and both animals could end up dead at the bottom of the ravine.

Just as the exhausted cub seems about to fall, his mother circles beneath him and he is snatched up in her jaws. 

She then begins the equally perilous journey back to the top. 
Minutes later, they arrive and she gives the frightened creature a consoling lick on the head.

The dramatic rescue, captured by wildlife photographer Jean-Francois Largot, was played out in Kenya’s Masai Mara game reserve. 

Despite the presence of wardens to deter poachers, day-to-day life for the lions is not without its dangers … as the cub learned the hard way.


Rescue mission: The mother inches her way down the cliff face to rescue the terrified cub before locking him in her jaws and making her way back up the cliff face

Motherly love: The mother gives her son a lick to say that all is well in the pride following the drama

Adult Joke: The Beard

A married man was visiting his "girlfriend" when she requested that he shave his beard. "Oh James, I like your beard, but I would really love to see your handsome face."
  
James replied, "My wife loves this beard, I couldn't possibly do it, she would kill me!

 "Oh please?" the girlfriend asked again, in a sexy little voice..
  
 "Oh really, I can't," he replies..."My wife loves this beard!

 The girlfriend asked once more, and he sighs and finally gives in.

 

That night James crawls into bed with his wife while she was sleeping.
  
The wife is awakened somewhat, feels his face and replies "Oh Michael, you shouldn't be here, my husband will be home soon!"