Live snails, mummy powder and icepicks to the brain are just a few of the bizarre and terrifying medical 'cures' used from ancient times into the 20th century.

What do you do with a decommissioned Boeing 747? One architect is remaking one of the planes into a unique, massive eco-home in the remote hills of Malibu.

Here is your ticket to see enormous wonders of genetics and a good diet, as we explore the most jaw dropping animal giants:

Beer, wine and cocktails may demonstrate the brewmaster's and bartender's art; now their essential character can be displayed in bold, crystalline colors.

Weird medicine, from offbeat therapies that might work (like leeches) to the nonsensical (cancer-causing parasites) to the truly bizarre (rebirthing therapy).

As seen in their Fourth of July costumes, it is all about the red, white and blue for these patriotic dogs, cats, squirrels, horses, turtles and guinea pigs.

Need a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city? The Endless Urban Forest was designed to provide an infinite green escape right in the city.

These are the extreme animals - the largest of the large; those powerful creatures who dwarf the others in their species, and awe us all:

The Solar Decathlon highlights the best and most innovative in solar home design. These 5 entries were picked as the judges' favorites in the 2010 competition.