Author: staff
Do not pass go: 10 fun facts about Monopoly
Posted by staff / June 14, 2010Who didn’t spend an evening crying over a Monopoly board as child? Whether your big brother bought hotels on every spot from Pacific Avenue to Boardwalk or you ended up stuck with the thimble every time, Monopoly comes with a lot of bad memories for some folks. For others, Monopoly marked the pinnacle of their …
Read MoreGrandma’s knitting gone wrong
Posted by staff / June 12, 2010Imagine it’s Christmas morning, you’re tearing open boxes wrapped in festive paper when you come upon one that says it’s from Grandma. The stretched ribbon falls easily to the ground, removing the cover of the box to unveil, a dissected frog knitted with love from Grandma. If you get one of these, you should really …
Read MoreCreepy photos of abandoned places
Posted by staff / June 11, 2010Yes, abandoned spaces are undeniably creepy. But once you shake off the initial heebie-jeebies, these mysterious buildings will draw you in and inspire you to question their history. See the full series at Pixcetera. More great photography.
Read MoreThe world’s best personal library
Posted by staff / June 9, 2010Think your wall-length bookcase is impressive? Boast no more after you journey through Internet entrepreneur Jay Wilson’s “Library of Imagination.” Packed with a working Nazi-era Enigma machine and an original copy of The Nuremberg Chronicle from 1493, Wilson has created the ultimate shrine to creativity. Take the tour at Examiner. Need more fun in your …
Read MoreThis is art: Giant farting bull
Posted by staff / June 9, 2010Bull fart as art? According to sculptor Chen Wenling, but of course. Wenling’s 20+ feet tall fiberglass bull with more gas than a classroom filled with forth grade boys sends a message. What that message is exactly remains open to interpretation. Artsy fartsy indeed. Full story at World Famous Design Junkies. Oodles of (non-fart) art.
Read MoreCheck out these Swedish beauties
Posted by staff / June 8, 2010Commuting via subway is generally a dim, damp, and downright boring experience—but not in Sweden! Check out these amazing images of the beautifully decorated and contruscted Sweedish subway line. See the full gallery at Leenks. Learn more about beautiful Sweden.
Read MoreCool work space built entirely from cardboard
Posted by staff / June 8, 2010Check out this brilliant office in Amsterdam built entirely from cardboard. The muted brown is a refreshing alternative to the typical industrial sheen of most work spaces. Plus, it’d be super easy to fold up and relocate! See more at A TV. All the latest in interior design.
Read MoreAmazing street art in Lisbon
Posted by staff / June 4, 2010Lisbon, as it turns out, is home to some pretty amazing (and relevant) street art. Artist, Blu, created this stunning large-scale corporate figure, sporting a crown featuring oil company logos, sucking the world dry with a straw. If you look closely, you’ll see the man’s eyes are suspended from the roof, and move in the …
Read MoreCool examples of ‘meet the team’ web pages
Posted by staff / June 3, 2010“Meet the team” pages are a great way for companies (especially larger ones) to add a personal, transparent touch to their web design. The more faces there are behind the names, the more ‘real’ the company becomes. Check out the creative ways businesses are doing it: See the full gallery of examples at Smashing Magazine. …
Read MoreCan you really scare someone to death?
Posted by staff / June 2, 2010Best-loved advertising taglines
Posted by staff / June 2, 2010Forbes has compiled a list of the best-loved advertising taglines. The top three from the list are: BMW: The ultimate driving machine. Nike: Just do it. American Express: Don’t leave home without it. Read about all the best-loved taglines at Forbes. More advertising news and tips.
Read MoreRich people have cool rooftops in NYC
Posted by staff / June 1, 2010When you’re rich, even your roof is glamorous. Check out these drool-worthy photos of rich rooftops located above New York City. See them all at Friends, Lovers, Chocolate. More on architecture.
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