There's no doubt that this winter has been harsh for many parts of the world, but sometimes, the flooding can cause some unexpected natural phenomena, such as these icy sculptures suspended from trees. At first glance, they appear to be fake images, but these are all real ice formations. Click here to view the first image in this week's WINS gallery. Continue reading for a viral video showing how they keep the toilets clean in Germany.

Mike Basich, a professional snowboarder from California, has traveled all over the world, but he prefers to live closer to the slopes. So, he built this tiny 225-square-foot home in the middle of his 40-acre property near Truckee, Calif. This project, called "Going off the Grid" took him five years to complete..."two and half years to do all the rock work. I think I moved about 175 ton of rock," according to Basich. Since it's in such a remote location, there's no land-bsaed Internet (satellite still a possibility), no indoor plumbing, and no traditional electricity. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

You'd think that with all of the technology, computers, etc. available to us now, creating creepy scenarios would be easier than ever, but things have always been a bit strange. For example, these face protectors look to be straight from an old sci-fi flick, but they're actually face masks to protect from the ravages of snow storms. Continue reading to see more rare historical photographs.

Unlike traditional skateboards or even skates, these are propelled by leaning side to side, enabling you to skateboard without having to push off the ground. Simply place your feet on the two platforms and lean side-to-side to rotate the rubber wheels around the feet for propulsion similar to longboard skateboarding. Continue reading for another video and more information.