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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.

Quantum Levitation: Floating in a 3D Magnetic Field!

Quantum physics lets us see the world in fascinating new ways. This demonstration of quantum levitation is one of the most amazing things science has to offer.

Bountiful Bento! 25 Not-So Traditional Lunches

Bento is the Japanese equivalent to the American bagged lunch, but it's also an art form in itself, and is strongly integrated into Japanese culture.

Bubbletecture: Poppable Building Made of Soap Bubbles

A Dutch architecture firm creates an interactive exhibit in which visitors raise a temporary pavilion with glass-like bubble walls from mirrored pools of soap.

Bookcase + Chair Hybrid Series Adds Ottoman & Shelving

For those of us not ashamed to show off our favorite volumes, what better way to both keep them handy and apparent than with furniture that blends both storage and seating?

Infamous Footwear: 20 Pairs of ‘Fashion Backward’ Shoes

Slip on your favorite pair of uncomfortable shoes and take a look at these bizarre examples of footwear from the mundane to the haute couture.

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