Vintage images of Japan from the early 20th century are made even more compelling when you know the story of T. Enami, their prolific and enigmatic creator.

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Some USB guns are fun, but some are used to strike fear in your cubicle-neighbor's heart. Here are 17 USB "weapons" made by geeks for geeks, from FAIL to fantastic.

Ten gorgeously weird and entirely unexpected ways to woo us with music, courtesy of the latest technologies.

Body modification covers anything from ear piercings to circumcisions, but there's a niche that involves the most extreme manipulation of the human body.

Color, pattern, unexpected materials and careful editing of rustic historic architectural details make these apartment and condo remodels one-of-a-kind.

Originally decorative downspouts on the roofs of buildings, gargoyles have evolved into sculpted creatures whose often evil looks mask beneficial intent.

LEGO artist Jamie Spencer created over 90 historical figures, from Charlemagne to Elvis, using only official LEGO parts.

French artist Nicola L. has been producing mind-bending works for four decades. Her functional furniture art is among the most amazing and memorable.

Paintings that look like photographs? These 14 artists have it down almost to a science. Their art is so realistic, you'll swear it's photography.

Shred or shoot, smile or drool, here are sexy as sin and amazing modifications of contemporary technologies to fit the aesthetic of Steampunk guns and guitars.

Here are 7 wondrous examples of epic modern ship design, all demonstrating that when it comes to innovation, technology and breadth of ambition, the best designs are the ones making waves.

Here's an exploration of 16 of the most cringe-worthy torture techniques and devices to ever come out of the haunted halls of human history.

Whale guts, fake blood, penguins and sausage: all of these things and more have spilled onto America's highways during tractor-trailer accidents.

Survival Town was a group of buildings and structures designed to measure the effects of an atomic weapon. On May 5, 1955, Survival Town became Loserville.