Metal Heads: Sculptures Made of Movable Type & Hardware
Movable type and a variety of tiny metal bits and pieces are stunningly crafted into masks and heads in this sculpture series by artist Dale Dunning.
The Candy Room: A Store Delicious Enough to Eat
The bright packaging of sweet treats stands out in this eye-catching, hand-drawn, black-and-white candy store in Melbourne by RED Design Group.
Humorous Urban Plant Tags Help Identify City-Specific Species
So ubiquitous they almost escape notice, the stuff of everyday streetscapes follows certain laws of man and nature alike.
The Fifth Facade: A Peek Inside NYC's Hidden Rooftop World
Even for difficult-to-surprise native New Yorkers, the hidden NYC that Alex MacLean captured in his new book might be something completely new.
Mexican Venice: The Man-Made Island City of Mexcaltitán
Made centuries ago by human hands, the culturally rich island of Mexcaltitán floods during the summer, turning its streets into canals navigable only by boat.
Open Secret: The Ghost Town of New York City
Just blocks from busy Brooklyn, 'The Hole' is an abandoned neighborhood that's thirty feet below sea level, making it a flood basin reclaimed by the marsh.
Towers of Trash: Skyscrapers from Urban Garbage to Fuel Cities
Instead of burying our legacy under the Earth's surface, these structures showcase the impact of the millions of tons of trash major cities produce on an annual basis.
7 Mysterious & Monumental Man-Made Wonders of America
7 of America's most amazing and mysterious attractions, from unexplained archaeological ruins to modern-day monuments with instructions for the post-apocalypse.
Con Jobs: 10 Outrageous Apple Brand Ripoffs
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then a host of eager entrepreneurs REALLY admire Apple Inc. and its visionary founder/CEO, the late Steve Jobs.
Forgotten Tributes: 25 Monumental Relics of Yugoslavia
A league of silent sentinels stand watch over the countryside in what was once known as Yugoslavia. They represent a sad but proud time in the area's history.



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