This Is Not Your Ordinary Father-Son Piggyback Ride. It’s Much, Much More

Fathers give their children piggyback rides all of the time, but it’s never anything like this. A Chinese man named Yu Xukang gives his son a ride every morning so that he can go to school. His son, Xiao Qiang, is disabled. His back is hunched and his limbs are twisted, so riding in a special basket that his dad carries on his back is the only way he can get to school.

So, his dad carries him. For 18 miles.

The 40 year-old father and his 12 year-old son are from the Fengyi township in Yibin county in southwest China’s Sichuan province, a rural part of China.

These 20 Parenting Hacks Are Absolutely Genius

Being a parent is a tough, full-time job. Not only that, but most parents have other full-time jobs so that they can provide for their kids. So, life with children can be stressful. They are blessings that fill our days with smiles, but let’s face it, it can be pretty tough sometimes. That’s why we found these awesome 20 parenting hacks. They should make your life easier (and if not that, at least a little more fun).

Bed forts and cardboard slides? Yes please.

1.) Get a baby stroller/scooter to make walks through the park a little more fun

You Wouldn’t Even Notice This Walking By. But Take a Closer Look And… WHOA

In the middle of the bustling city of Warsaw, Poland, there is a hidden secret. It stands in between two buildings, hiding in plain sight. Did you catch it?

The awesome art installation is a home built by Polish architect Jakub Szczesny. He was inspired to create something in an alleyway in between two old buildings. He transformed the space in between the buildings into something awesome and unexpected. He and a group of designers called Centrala built the world’s narrowest house in that alley.

I wish I could live in that little house, no matter how stir crazy I would get.

Most passers by might miss the narrow house, even though it’s becoming a bit of a tourist spot.

This View Is Beautiful. But That’s Nothing Compared To What’s On The Beach

If you ever get a chance to travel to Cape Town, South Africa, make sure to stop and see the nearby Boulders Beach. Boulders is a popular local beach that is full of beautiful white sand, clear blue waters and, of course, penguins.

That’s right. I said penguins.

Boulders Beach is a popular tourist spot near Cape Town, South Africa. But not because of the beautiful sandy beach.

I Can’t Decide Whether To Laugh Hysterically Or Give This Girl An Award

Art comes in many different forms. Some people use oil paints, others sculpt with clay. This awesome photographer, though, decided to use a medium I’ve never seen before: stuff being thrown at her own face.

Kaija Straumanis is a photographer that originally hails from Latvia. One thing you may notice about her is that 1.) she is incredibly talented and 2.) she has a strange sense of humor you’ll fall in love with. One of the series of photos she posted to her Flickr account is called “head shots.”

It’s quite literal, but absolutely hilarious.

She apparently couldn’t dodge a wrench, either.

I Was Using Google Earth When I Noticed Something Awesome

Google Earth allows us to explore the world around us in a way that used to be impossible. With the help of satellite imagery and aerial photographs taken by aircraft, Google created a gigantic and interactive map for us to play with. Exploring cities you’ve never visited is fun, but you can also use it to explore where you currently live (“Bob has a swimming pool?”)

The most entertaining part of all? Finding hidden secrets, all over the world.

1.) This airplane boneyard (32 08’59.96″ N, 110 50’09.03″W) Tucson, Arizona

When You See This Little Boy’s Room, You’ll Be Very Jealous

Growing up can be stressful. Instead of play dates, you have blind dates. Instead of recess, you get a receding hairline. But, just because you’re not a kid anymore doesn’t mean you can’t have a play like one. Steve Kuhl, a brilliant designer and CEO of Kuhl Design+Build, can create you a bedroom that’ll tickle your inner child’s dreams. (Even if you build it for your actual child.)

One of the best parts of being a parent is finding reasons to play like a kid again. If you had this bedroom, you’d be doing lots of playing pirates with your little one.

The pirate ship bedroom looks like it’s a room at a Disney world resort, but it was built custom for a client of Kuhl.

What This Guy Does With Eggs Is Pretty Much Unbelievable

When Chinese artist Wen Fuliang was laid off his job as a wood carver he used his carving skills to a very different end. He started transforming chicken, goose, and duck eggshells into incredible works of art that he could sell. Incredible in both beauty and how fragile they are.

Check out these photos of his unique art below:

Wen Fuliang has been practising the very delicate art of eggshell carving for over twelve years now.

Seeing What This Stray Dog Did Will Hit You Hard

Seeing the conditions that some stray dogs have the live in can break your heart, especially if you’re an animal lover. When I saw what this two-legged stray had to do on the streets in China, it brought tears to my eyes. The stray was named Si Bao by a owner who later abandoned her. Then, after being left by her owner to fend for herself on the streets, she faced tragedy.

Si Bao, after becoming a stray, was hit by a speeding train. Her injuries were so severe, she lost her two back legs.