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Heavenly Bodies, Book About the Catacomb Saint Skeletons of Europe
Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs by art historian Paul Koudounaris is a book about the catacomb saints, richly decorated skeletons…
Spike Away, A Vest That Helps Protect Your Personal Space in Public
“Spike Away” is the ingenious creation by industrial designer Siew Ming Cheng made during a workshop given by the award winning furniture designer Werner Aisslinger…
Life-Size Fabric Model of a House Within a House by Do Ho Suh
Korean artist Do Ho Suh has created a life-size fabric replica of a three-story American house, inside of which is a replica of a traditional…
James P. Sullivan (Sulley) From ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Dissected by Jason Freeny
New York artist and designer Jason Freeny dissected and exposed what might be inside of James P. “Sulley” Sullivan, a giant furry animated monster from…
Australian Couple Covers House in 502,165 Christmas Lights for Charity, Setting a World Record
David and Janean Richards, a couple living in Canberra, Australia, have decked their house in an astonishing 502,165 lights to raise money for charity and…
AZO Showreel 2013, Impressive Stunts and Tricks by Aung Zaw Oo
Seattle-based video game animator Aung Zaw Oo (AZO) is back with his 2013 showreel that features him performing an impressive series of stunts and tricks.…
A Cappella Covers of 50 TV Show Theme Songs in Under Five Minutes
Ben McLain and Paul Peglar of the musical comedy duo Dakaboom perform a cappella covers of 50 TV show theme songs in under five minutes.…
Mother of Pearl Inlays of Star Wars Scenes by Ted Lincoln
Artist Ted Lincoln has created meticulously detailed mother of pearl inlays of scenes from the original Star Wars trilogy. The mother of pearl is inlaid…
ParkMe, An App for Finding and Reserving Open Parking Spaces
ParkMe is an app for iOS and Android that recommends the nearest, cheapest open parking spot, and also allows drivers to reserve spots in advance…
The Truth About Krampus, Al Ridenour Looks at the History of Europe’s Demonic Christmas Krampus
photo by Alexander Koch Al Ridenour looks at the history of the demonic European Christmastime character Krampus in the Atlas Obscura article, “The Truth About…