This Air-Purifying Structure Can Absorb the Emissions of 90,000 Cars
The world needs more functional artwork. Fortunately, exactly this was recently unveiled by Kengo Kumo, a Japanese architect and professor of the Unive…
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These 25+ Cynical Illustrations Will Make You See the World Differently
From a young age, each and every one of us was taught how the world works — or, more accurately, how it should run, according to a handful of powerful …
These 30 [New] Illustrations Expose the Fatal Flaws of Society
Art which exposes the flaws of modern society is nothing new. But, when renowned illustrator Pawel Kuczynski publishes new work, we can’t help but take…
US and Mexican Activists Held a Giant Picnic at the Border Wall
What is the best way to protest the construction of the US-Mexico border wall? Build a gigantic picnic table that extends into both countries, then inv…
Alluring Cliffside Home is Becoming a Reality, Thanks to the Internet
Last year, the Dutch practice OPA shared its vision for a concrete house built inside a cliff. Unabashedly, the designers said they sought “an investor…
25+ Bizarre Vintage Ads That Will Leave You Scratching Your Head
Ah, vintage advertisements. There’s nothing like ‘em — that is, if you’re in search of sexist, demeaning and downright confusing adverts. The following…
28 Photos of the Titanic You’ve Probably Never Seen Before
On April 10, 1912, the Titanic — a ship believed to be “unsinkable” — set off on its maiden voyage from Southhampton, England, to New York. Just four d…
Tokyo Greenhouse Turns Into A Psychedelic Experience When Plants Are Touched [Photos]
It might be time to plan a trip to Japan. A collective of Japanese creatives known as PARTY developed a digital, touch-sensitive and multi-sensory gr…
Lab Creates Copy of ‘Fahrenheit 451’ That Can Only Be Read When Heat Is Added To It
If you’re a book lover who happens to be a bit of a pyromaniac, you’re bound (pun intended) to enjoy a new version of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. At…
Intimate Photo Series Shows How Differently Dinnertime Looks Across The U.S. [20+ Photos]
The way people socialize and dine together says a lot about their familial habits. Perhaps this is why Milwaukee-based photographer Lois Bielefeld trav…