Genghis Khan Named Greenest Invader in History
Let’s hear it for Genghis Khan everyone, his bloody conquests just earned him the title of greenest invader in the history of man. ‘It’s a common misconception that the human impact on climate began with the large-scale burning of coal and oil in the industrial era. Actually, humans started to influence the environment thousands of […]
Italy Inaugurates World’s First Sauna Tram
Public transportation is considered one of the most stressful things in the world, but the designers of Italian public transport company QC Termemilano set out to prove public transportation can also be relaxing. They managed to create an ordinary tram cart into the world’s first tram sauna, complete with hot coals, wooden benches, and thanks […]
The Wonderful World of Japanese Manhole Cover Art
Found across nearly 95% of Japan’s 1,780 municipalities, custom manhole covers have become an important part of national culture. The history of manhole cover art can be traced back to the 1980s, when cities began making custom covers with designs inspired by the region’s cultural identity (mythology, history, culture, etc.). Every one of the over […]