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SAN FRAN SKYLINE MADE OF POTS AND PANS
Zhan Wang is a Beijing-based artist who is responsible for sculpting this San Francisco cityscape out of pots, pans, graters and other kitchenwares. This piece of work is entitled “On Gold Mountain” and was featured at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. It has received a lot of publicity because of the accurate depiction of the city by means of creative methods and materials. The ...
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NAKED HUMAN FURNITURE
While likely impractical for your own interior, these intriguing human interpretations of common furniture pieces made us say WHOA! David Blazquez is the artist behind this photography exhibit entitled “Human Furniture”, which exhibited in Seville, Spain from April to May 2009.
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JOSEPH KITTINGER’S FREEFALL FROM SPACE
On Aug. 16, 1960, Colonel Joseph Kittinger stepped from a balloon-supported gondola at the altitude of 102,800 feet (31,333 meters). In freefall for 4.5 minutes at speeds up to 714 mph (1,149 km/h) and temperatures as low as -94 degrees Fahrenheit (-70 degrees celsius), he opened his parachute at 18,000 feet. Pressurization for his right glove malfunctioned during the ascent, and his right hand swelled up ...
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THE BREATHALYZER JACKET
A jacket that tells you if you have had too much to drink! This jacket is embedded with an Arduino microprocessor, an alcohol sensor, and a series of LED’s that provide an elegant solution to the drink driving problem. The alcohol sensor is embedded in the collar, and the LED’s run up the left arm to show a scale depending on how much alcohol is registered ...
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MICROSCOPIC COLOURED GRAINS OF SAND
All the squinting you can muster would never reveal the colours and shapes of grains of sand like the ones you see here. This amazing magnification of over 250 times shows what sand looks like up close. Professor Dr. Gary Greenberg has gone through a detailed process to bring us these images of magnified sand grains. As you may already know, all types of sand are ...
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STRANGEST MOTORCYCLE HELMETS EVER
OR, CHECK OUT THIS WATERMELON HELMET
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R2-D2 HELMET FOR STARWARS FANS
This WHOA-Worthy helmet was made by super crafty Jenn Hall, a pastry artist by day and freelance illustrator by night. This is what she has to say about her now-famous R2-D2 Helmet. First, I sand-papered the crap out of an old helmet. Then I primed and sprayed it with a silver spray paint. The next step was labor-intensive. I outlined all the shapes with tape. It ...
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MAKE ART WHILE YOU MAKE LOVE
Kill two birds with one stone with this sexy “Love is Art” paint kit that allows you to create a sexy abstract piece of art while having sex. Begin by covering up the floor with a protective plastic tarp, and then lay down the canvas provided in the kit. Then, pour the 4oz. of non-toxic, specially formulated paint on the canvas surface (or on your partner) ...
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SKETCH WITH A DIGITAL HAND
The Inkling digital sketch pen captures a digital likeness of your work while you sketch with its ballpoint tip on any sketchbook or standard piece of paper. Designed for rough concepting and creative brainstorming, Inkling is ideal for the front end of the creative process. Later, refine your work on your computer using an Intuos4 tablet or Cintiq interactive pen display. In addition to capturing your ...
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THE SCARY $70 SNAKE MASSAGE
The treatment consists of six non-venomous snakes massaging the client’s aching muscles and joints. Ada Barak’s snake spa, in Talmei Elazar, northern Israel, uses California and Florida king snakes, corn snakes and milk snakes for the massages, which cost £40 ($70). Miss Barak believes that physical contact with the reptiles can be a relaxing experience. She says that she was inspired by her belief that once ...
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CUSTOM KNIT iPHONE CASE
Calling all craft-loving iphone users – now you can adorn your beloved iphone with a custom design that is unique to you thanks to Connect Design. Making your custom design is super easy and fun too – you use the needle and thread provided to cross stitch a design into the back of the case. You can draw out your own custom design or you can ...
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT LEGO HOUSES
FALLINGWATER Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934, Fallingwater® is perhaps the most famous residential home in the world. Open to the public since 1963, this masterpiece exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architectural style by intimately merging man with the surrounding landscape. This highly-detailed LEGO® model, co-developed and designed by architect Adam Reed Tucker, captures all of the distinctive features that make Fallingwater an architectural landmark. ...
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FLYING MOTORCYCLE CONCEPT
However, this fantasy has been given shape by Gonzalo Guerrero, who has just designed a flying motorcycle! This flying motorcycle, which has been called Machine_Fly, looks sleek and shiny; the silver handle, and yellow buttons matching with the black and red exterior make you want to ride the bike at the very instant you get a glimpse of it. Looking at the bottom you will see ...
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HI-TECH GOGGLE CAMERAS
Have you ever wanted to know what the extreme snowboarder sees when he is whipping down the mountain side, or what kind of alien creatures a diver encounters when she is exploring the deep blue? Well, now you’re in luck thanks to Liquid Image, a company that sells masks with built-in HD recording and photographic ability. Each product has it’s own specifications and unique features, for ...
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RIFLE ADAPTER FOR PISTOLS
A few simple snap-on additions and a basic pistol can be changed into a rifle thanks to the freaks at HERA ARMS (Highgrade European Research for Small Arms). While the idea of a weapon conversion kit seems strange (why not purchase the rifle to begin with??) the design concept is very cool. BUY NOW
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GOLD KEYBOARD REPLACEMENT KEY
One of the most commonly used symbols on the keyboard is the dollar sign located on the numerical number four key, which is why designer Marti Guixé has created a gold $4 key to add some bling to your keyboard. Each key is custom fit to your keyboard to ensure that it will work well with the rest of the keys. The product is currently under ...
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VINYL RECORD ART
Angelo Bramanti and Giuseppe Siracusa are the brains behind L017 – a creative-collaborative that uses waste materials and recycled objects. Some of their incredible works of art include these sculptures made from recycled vinyl records. The records are melted down and shaped into interesting forms like bones, human figures, faces and more.
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THE GERMAN SOUND TANK
Berlin-based artist Nik Nowak likes to rock his audience with strange looking mobile sound systems that emit bass-driven electronic music. His creations bear names like Baron Bass, Sackkarre (sack barrow), and Mobile Booster, and pair powerful speakers with extravagant vehicles. His latest bass monster, “Panzer,” is intimidating even after its title lets you know what to expect. Nik Nowak modified a mini-dumper machine with elaborate audio ...
