A mere 3.4 cm (1.34 inches) in length and 1.6 cm (0.63 inches) tall, this carved olive pit from 1737 is one of the most intricate artworks you will see. The perfectly preserved Carved Olive-Stone Boat was crafted by artist Ch’en Tsu-chang during China’s Ch’ing dynasty.

The sculpture is on display at the National Palace Museum in Taipei City, Taiwan. On the tiny boat are eight figures, each with unique expressions. The interior features chairs and dishes, and the windows are also moveable.

Engraved on the bottom of the boat is the entire text of Su Shih’s Latter Ode on the Red Cliff, which includes more than 300 characters upon which the work is based.

[National Palace Museum via Proteon on reddit]

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Shaun O’Callaghan piloted a DJI Phantom quadcopter into an active volcano and got some incredible footage. The video was shot at Mount Yasur on Tanna Island, Vanuatu. Mount Yasur has a height of 361 m (1,184 ft) above sea level and is regarded by many as the world’s most accessible, active volcano. It is a famous tourist attraction in Vanuatu.

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