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Month: September 2017

Somewhere Outside of Time: 13 Classic Retro-Futuristic Architectural Visions

Retro-futuristic architecture seems to exist outside of time, perhaps in parallel universes where the versions of the future envisioned by their creators actually became reality. They combine ...

Spatial Calligraphy: Projected Light Animates Picturesque Japanese Landscape

Over a dozen installations are bringing Japan's 5,000,0000-square-foot Mifuneyama Rakuen to life, combining nature with cultural traditions and modern technology in dazzling and moving ...

Sending Summer Off With a Bang: 55-Foot-Tall Sand Castle Snags World Record

It’s virtually impossible to get a sense of just how large this world-record-smashing sand castle really is until you see a shot that includes crowds of tiny humans gathered around its base. The ...

Pencil Art: 50+ Sculptures Explore the Hidden Beauty of Utilitarian Objects

A pencil is usually a tool, but what happens when artists subvert its common usage, transforming it into a medium for sculpting instead? Extraordinary sculpting skills paired with a steady hand ...

Grand Slammed: Closed & Abandoned Denny’s Restaurants

Denny's has been a powerhouse of fast-casual family dining for over 60 years with over 1,600 restaurants but even Denny's has to close some time. More than just a slogan, Denny's famous ...

World’s Largest Bicycle Parking Garage Stores Over 6,000 Rides in the Netherlands

The Netherlands, where bikes outnumber citizens, is well known for its cycle-centric transportation infrastructure. In Utrecht, over 100,000 cyclists ride through the city every day, connecting ...

While Waiting for Hyperloop, Sleep Through Long Drives on Cabin Buses

Someday, we’ll supposedly be able to zoom from one city to the next in no time flat thanks to the Hyperloop, but that day is not today. Elon Musk’s high-speed transit system Hyperloop One has ...

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