Bike Snob Abroad, A Book by Blogger BikeSnobNYC on the Wonders of Bike-Friendly Europe
In his latest book Bike Snob Abroad, New York City-based bike blogger Eben Weiss (aka BikeSnobNYC) embarks on a journey with his family to experience…
US National Counterterrorism Center Warns That Urban Exploration Could Aid Terrorists
In November of last year the National Counterterrorism Center distributed an internal document warning that urban explorers are exposing security vulnerabilities that could aid terrorists.…
Dabbawalla, A Unique Lunch Delivery Service in India
The latest episode of The Perennial Plate takes a look at the dabbawalla, a delivery person in India who delivers homecooked lunches to office workers…
Strange Oaks, Animated Parody Commercial Invites Witches to Enjoy Small Town Life
“Strange Oaks” is a twisted tourism commercial parody that invites witches to enjoy the benefits of small town life. The animation was created by Barcelona-based…
SF Dance Company ODC presents “Transit” Dances by KT Nelson with Art Bikes by Max Chen
Back in 2012, San Francisco dance company ODC premiered “Transit,” choreographer KT Nelson’s transit-themed modern dance piece that featured bike sculptures by San Francisco artist…
Large Scale Anamorphic Illusion Paintings by Felice Varini
Swiss artist Felice Varini creates large scale anamorphic illusion paintings in which geometric shapes and patterns are visible from only one vantage point. He began…
Yoko Ono Denounces Gun Violence with a Photo of the Eyeglasses John Lennon Wore the Night He Was Shot
Yesterday was the 44th wedding anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and to mark the occasion, Yoko Ono posted a series of Twitter messages…
Short Documentary About Immediate Music, A Studio That Produces Scores for Movie Trailers
Immediate Music is a Santa Monica music studio that creates scores for movie trailers. The studio is extremely prolific—since 1993 their music has been featured…
A Life-Size Crocheted Human Skeleton and Organs
“Lab” is a life-size model of a human skeleton and organs that was painstakingly crocheted by artist Shanell Papp. The Canadian artist spent 8 months…
Soviet-Era Jetliner Converted into Slide
This retired Tupolev-124 jetliner at the Aviation Technical Museum in Lugansk, Ukraine has been converted into a rather precarious slide. photo by Igor Bubin via…