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'Ultrarope,' A New Elevator Technology Can Increase Height of Skyscrapers (VIDEO)

Did you know that elevators were one of the main reasons that limited the height of a building? Apparently, they are only limited to a maximum travel distance of 500 meters. However, a brand new lift technology developed by Kone, a Finland-based elevator and escalator manufacturing giant, will now enable lifts to speed up double the current distance, calling it the "Ultrarope".

Former House of Arnold Schwarzenegger Sells for $12.9 Million (PHOTOS)

The former Palisades home of “Terminator” actor and former politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger has reportedly sold for $12.5 million. Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife, Maria Shriver owned the house during the time when he had an affair with his maid and got her pregnant, according to Forbes.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi List Beverly Hills Penthouse

Famous talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia De Rossi are unloading their penthouse in Beverly Hills after recently purchasing a mansion in Santa Barbara for 26.5 million. The penthouse is now listed with an asking price of $899,000.