How to Make a Modern Mummy the Old Fashioned Way
The way mummies were created in ancient Egypt has puzzled scientists for years, but they were able to figure out the process that made human bodies last for thousands of years. And, thanks to a set of photos published by China Daily, I’m able to present you the making of a mummy:
Eier Shampoo – Something Nice for the Family Jewels
Eier Shampoo has got to be one of the most bizarre body-hygiene products on the market right now. It’s used to clean men’s testicles. If there’s one thing Germans do well (except making great cars and tasty beer) is clean their balls. They’re so preoccupied with keeping them as clean as possible that they’ve actually […]
Squidolin – The Future of Violins?
Squidolin is a state of the art electric violin that not only looks amazing, but teaches you how to play it like a professional. Created by designer Carlos R. Mendez, Squidolin is an electric violin with a very futuristic design that can save you thousands of dollars in violin lessons. Instead of paying a master […]
The Seven-Color Earths of Chamarel
The strange formation known as the Colored Earths is located near the village of Chamarel, in southwest Mauritius. The exposed hills form seven different color patterns: red brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow. Promoted as the most beautiful attraction of Mauritius, during the 1960s, the Colored Earths are still one of the most popular […]
The Merry Cemetery of Sapanta
Most cemeteries around the world are quiet, solemn places where colors, jokes or smiles aren’t seen very often. But the Merry Cemetery of Sapanta, in Romania is probably the most bizarre cemetery on Earth, where many people come to enjoy themselves. Located in the small village of Sapanta, in northern Romania, the Merry Cemetery is […]
The United Steaks of America
Dominic Epistolo had the idea of recreating some of the states in the USA out of pieces of meat and I for one thinks his works look good enough to eat. Dominic Epistolo, a very talented photographer from Philadelphia has shot many photos in his career, from fashion to still-life, but his most popular set, […]
The Giant Hand of Atacama
The last thing you would expect to find in the middle of the driest desert on Earth is a a work of art. But that’s exactly what you’re gong to see, if you happen to be traveling through the Atacama Desert, in Chile. The Hand of the Desert (La Mano del Desierto) is an 11-meters-tall […]
Toothpick City – Our World in Toothpicks
Stan Munro has spent the last six years of his life recreating some of the world’s most important landmarks out of nothing else but toothpicks. Most people use them to get rid of food scraps from between their teeth, but 38-year-old Stan Munro, a former television host, uses them to create wooden works of art. […]
Would You Wear a Toilet-Paper Wedding Dress?
Seven Israeli designers worked on creating a set of beautiful wedding dresses, made out of toilet paper, in celebration of the most requested wedding date in the world, September 9, 2009. The talented designers presented their creations in Tel Aviv, as part of an advertising campaign for a toilet paper company. The idea behind the […]
Pimped-Out Hello Kitty Car Spotted in Russia
I swear Hello Kitty is trying to take over the whole world. It’s everywhere these days, even on things that used to belong to us manly men, like guns and Gundam robots and it even got its very own Hello Kitty castle. And if thing weren’t bad enough, I’ve just come across some dreadful photos […]
The Hog Parade of Malolos
Dozens of pigs wearing make-up and funny costumes are displayed through the streets of Malolos, during the Hog Parade. Highlighting a week-long food festival in the Philippines, the Hog Parade took place on September 12, in the town of Malolos, Bulacan province. The tasty protagonists were dressed as Superman, Popeye, clowns, queens and even brides. […]
The Harley-Davidson Armchair
Featuring custom painted flames, taillights, headlights and side-view mirrors, the Harley-Davidson Armchair is probably the manliest chair ever made. Designed and built by the guys at First Impressions, the Harley-Davidson can make anyone feel like a hardcore biker, right in the comfort of their own home. When you kick out the chair’s footrest, the chair’s […]
Toygers – Tiny Replicas of Tigers
With most species of tigers about to become extinct, cat breeders are trying to help their cause by creating a tiny tiger replica, called Toyger. Jennifer Santee has always had a thing for tigers and dreamed of having one as a pet. But knowing that wasn’t ever going to happen, she decided to make a […]
Chance City – The Embodiment of Lost Hope
Created by artist Jean Shin, Chance City is made-up of $32,404 worth of discarded “Scratch & Win” lottery tickets, displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. What can you do with thousands of apparently worthless losing lottery tickets? Not much, either recycle them or use them as building material. Jean Shin opted for the second […]
The Trash Temple of Rotterdam
Judging by the amount of trash we generate every day, it’s no wonder people are beginning to build structures using it. 100 tons of PET bottles, pressed into bales, were used to create the Temple of Trash, presented at the 2007 Follydock Festival, in Rotterdam. The idea behind this project by Salzig Design is future […]