WebUrbanist | Archived Articles for August, 2009

At World’s End: 13 More Post-Apocalyptic Visions

The world will end some day, but will anyone be left to observe the final sunset? Here are 13 more visions of what a post-apocalyptic world might be like.

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25 Hardware Hacks: Old Tech Turned into New Gadgets

Repurposed gadgets let your inner eco-geek blossom. Here are 25 hardware hacks and magnificent manipulations of e-waste repurposed to functional geeky gadgets.

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Perspective Art: Unbelievable Large-Scale Paintings

Swiss artist Felice Varini's geometric painting calls into question our ideas about complex art pieces and the interaction between art and viewer.

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The 68 Most Bizarre And Perilous Bridges

Point A to point B via the most dangerous ways like swinging, hanging, and rope bridges, no handrail available on some: 68 of the most bizarre perilous bridges.

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Brand Name Boogaloo: 10 Ways Brands & Buyers Adapt To A Changing World

In today's world of information overload and soul-killing McJobs, however, brand saturation is turning marketing mantras on their heads. From debranding to unbranding to back-door product placements, it's hard to know who's selling what - which is the whole point.

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12 Offbeat Office Interiors & Innovative Desk Designs

Offices don't have to be drab and unimaginative, as proven by these 12 modern, playful, clever office interiors and furniture designs.

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Kool Skool: 15 Examples Of Awesome Bus Mod Art

The words Bus and Boring share more than just their initial letter but that hasn't stopped an assortment of visionary artists from jazzing up this most utilitarian form of transport. These 15 examples epitomize the height of slick transit glorious!

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10 Frightening Conspiracy Theories

Secret-societies rule the world, Elvis is still alive and working down at the Piggly-Wiggly and giant lizards are in the White House.

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Prefabulous: 10 Fantastic Prefabricated Houses & Homes

From a location-independent home that looks like a spider to a cargo container that unfolds into a residence, these prefabs are ultra-portable and modern.

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The Golden Age of Advertising

From the day we are born to the day we die, for every waking hour, we are bombarded with advertisements.

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Abandonment In Action: 8 Cities That Might Not Make It

We've seen what our deserted towns and lost cities look like when people move out and nature moves in - but why does abandonment happen?

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17 Fluidly Fantastic Fountains and Water Sculptures

The grace and beauty of flowing water, along with its ability to induce calm, are the biggest reasons we're drawn to artful displays of H2O.

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14 Wacky To Tacky Restaurant Restrooms

From plush powder rooms to voyeuristic lavatories, visitors come not to dine but to check out the washrooms. Here are 14 tasteful or tacky restaurant restrooms.

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12 More Bizarre Theme Restaurants

Pet a rented cat while sipping tea, beat up your server, pay to be insulted or drink from IV bags at weird theme restaurants around the world.

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Faith Alone: 7 Stunning Abandoned Churches

When it comes to architecture, churches have always had some of the most awe-inspiring, beautiful designs.

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