Chinatown, Little Italy... you name the country and it probably has a "little" chip off the block somewhere else. These ethnic enclaves haven't always had a happy origin but today they serve as showcases for their mother countries' foods, goods and above all culture. Here are 12 of the world's most interesting and occasionally unexpected ethnic enclaves.

With global warming threatening coastal cities and a new era of mass migration on the horizon, going mobile just might be today's bright idea - and tomorrow's way of life. Here are a dozen tech-packed trailers that are full of Win... without the Winnebago.

Our buildings are the covers our enterprises - and ourselves - are judged by. These 136 brilliant buildings show, in so many ways, that when it comes to architecture skyscrapers reflect our soaring imaginations.

Trashcans, garbage bins, room wastebaskets, whatever - the humble refuse receptacle is part and parcel of our consumable (and disposable) society.

12 examples of concept architecture that give us a peek into the bio-inspired, vertical, sustainable designs of the future.

Beer has come a long way since breweries started experimenting with can packaging nearly 100 years ago. Over the years, collectors have enjoyed many styles.

In today's sex-saturated society, advertisements promoting condoms, HIV awareness and safe sex have become mainstream.

Sex saturation in the media introduced the need for public service announcements about safe sex and created a market for condom ads. It's sexy to be safe.

A look at 12 great guerrilla marketing successes

Neckties... every guy's got at least one, few guys enjoy wearing them. As an essential accessory for business and formal occasions yet with no real function of their own, the necktie is the bane of many a working stiff.

These ambitious concept trains move beyond the dream of steam to a new world of locomotive power. Clear the track, the train is back!

Custom homes come in all shapes and sizes, but few stand out so much as these unique examples of residential architecture. They are, however, anything but cheap.

A look at how modern graffiti and street-art has come to be, and how it contrasts its own predecessors.

If only more school buildings were as creatively designed as these 15, perhaps attendance rates would be higher.

Gas stations aren't exactly known as shining examples of interesting architecture, but these 10 offbeat designs are certainly eye-catching.