Here's a novel way to put an old 747 plane to good use.
The story is courtesy of the BBC.
Chris P
(Admin)
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A California woman is going ahead with the construction of a house made of elements from a 747 Jumbo jet.
Francie Rehwald wanted her house to look "feminine", have curves and be eco-friendly. Her architect's answer was: "Let's use a 747!"
The wing of the Boeing jet will be used for the roof, its nose as a meditation temple while its trademark "bulge" will serve as a loft.
The plane's parts were obtained from an aeroplane scrap yard in California...
Read the rest of this article on the BBC website, which can be found here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4926216.stm