We love everything about these illustrations. The style, the color, the concepts behind them, all resonate with us. Entitled "Verbéton", the series shows nature and animals taking over human constructs, from buildings and monuments, to tuk-tuks and even aerial trams. We see …
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LEGO Apollo 11 Lander Set
For all of you LEGO and NASA fans, this new Apollo 11 Lander set should bring you hours of entertainment. Created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the 1,087 piece set celebrates the monumental 1969 achievement.
Anthony Bourdain Remembered
Anthony Bourdain Remembered looks back at the indelible chef, author, and travel host, a year after his death.
Sobering Juxtapositions Show us Prosperity Versus Wartime
It's very easy to get wrapped up in small problems and forget to keep a global perspective, to realize how fortunate most of us truly are. These very sobering and insightful juxtapositions by Uğur Gallenkuş give us a taste of that. Using matched …
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The Last Two Northern White Rhinos on Earth
This tragic case of humans vs. the natural world involves the critically endangered Northern White Rhino, of which two remain, in the entire world. You read that right. One, two. And since they are both females, the species is set to go …
The Man Who Tried to Count to Infinity
In a poetic, half-a-lifetime effort, Polish conceptual artist Roman Opalka tried to count to infinity, using his paintbrush. From 1965 until his death in 2011, he patiently and diligently painted consecutive numbers.
Some Good News: Renewables Topped Coal Power in the US in April for the First Time Ever
Some Good News: Renewables Topped Coal Power in the US in April for the First Time Ever
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Converse Gets Back Into Basketball
Converse releases their first pro basketball shoe in decades, with a nod to the original Chuck Taylor All Star.
Zero Labs Introduces the All-Electric, Classic Ford Bronco
Zero Labs plans to create collections of classic cars, fully updated for the 21st century, with modern amenities, and a fully electric drivetrain.
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Notre Dame’s Burned Roof Reimagined With New Designs
With the dramatic fire that Paris' famed Notre Dame Cathedral sustained recently, people have wondered what the rebuilding effort will look like. Here are some interesting concepts.
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Petersen Automotive Museum Showcases ‘Hollywood Dream Machines’
The Hollywood Dream Machines exhibit in Los Angeles will feature some of the most iconic movie cars ever.
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Retro-Futuristic Home Designs by Charles Schridde
Illustrator Charles Schridde made his mark by visualizing the home of the future. Check out this series of amazing retro-futuristic homes.
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This Newly Discovered Ancient Carnivore Was Giant and Ferocious
You'd most certainly not want to be on the receiving end of this Simbakubwa kutokaafrika, an ancient giant carnivore that lived in Africa, 22 million years ago.
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Take a Trip Back in Time With Vintage Station Wagons
Vintage Everyday reminds us how cool (and goofy and practical) the station wagons of the 1960s were, with a trip down memory lane.
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