Archived Articles from Steph

Steph is the steadfast super-writer who will tackle any topic and take it to the extreme, finding the most fascinating sources and strange images to support her articles.

World's Largest LEGO Model: Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter

The largest LEGO model ever built is a life-size Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter made of over 5 million bricks and weighing 45,000 pounds.

Laser-Cut Record: Music Etched Onto Slices of Wood

Slices of wood take the place of traditional vinyl in these beautiful hand-crafted, laser-cut records by designer Amanda Ghassaei.

Future Perfect: 7 Potential Wonders of the World

Space settlements, teleportation, smart phones embedded into our bodies, and robots as smart as humans could be among the tech innovations of the 22nd century.

Infinite Garden Multiplies Miniature Forest with Mirrors

Holes in a hovering white canvas box give the viewer a glimpse of a seemingly magical landscape in which a small planted area becomes a vast forest.

Alternative Landmarks: 12 Monuments As They Almost Were

Major landmarks around the world, from the Sydney Opera House to the Lincoln Memorial, could have been dramatically different if these proposals were accepted.

NeoLucida: Optical Drawing Tool Lets You Trace Real Life

An update on a 19th century optical drawing tool lets artists trace the real world around them. The NeoLucida will soon be available for just $40.

Wearable Tech: Mask Gives Users Superhuman Senses

A set of futuristic-looking masks that fit over the mouth and ears or the eyes enhance audio and visual perception, giving the wearers superhuman senses.

Future Present: 7 Soon-to-Be Wonders of Technology

Chatting with holograms, controlling computers with our minds and harvesting energy from power lines are among the innovations predicted for the next five years.

Test Your Geography Skills with Google Maps Game

Guess what city - or even what continent - the geography game GeoGuessr has dropped you into using nothing more than images from Google Maps.

Fit for a Villain: 12 Surprisingly Homey Underground Lairs

Ranging from renovated missile silos to stunning modern homes built into hillsides, these 12 underground lairs are ideal for villainous activities.

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