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A Taste of Vietnam, A Whirlwind Video Tour of Vietnamese Cuisine
“A Taste of Vietnam” is a fast-paced three minute video tour of the food of Vietnam. The video is by Daniel Klein and Mirra Fine…
The Daddle, A Western Style Saddle To Strap on Your Daddy
The Daddle from riding supply company Cashel is a soft Western style saddle that is made to strap on the backs of daddies so they…
Fascinating Pen’s-Eye View Video of Designers At Work
Cameras appear to be mounted to the pens of French designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, giving a fascinating “pen’s-eye view” of the duo’s drawing process.…
Snow Drawings by Sonja Hinrichsen
Artist Sonja Hinrichsen and 5 volunteers created this massive snow drawing piece in Rabbit Ears Pass, Colorado, on January 29 (video by Cedar Beauregard).…
Borderlands 2, Bigger, Better and More Badass
Borderlands 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2009 video game Boarderlands by 2K Games and Gearbox Software, is scheduled for release on September 18…
The Magnificent Map of Rap Names
The Magnificent Map of Rap Names by Pop Chart Lab A ridiculously detailed guide to the semantics of rap names, this widescreen edition print spans…
A Herringbone Newsboy Cap Made Just for Cats
The herringbone wool blend Newsboy Cap created by Etsy shop CatAtelier is a rather dapper-looking fashion accessory made just for cats. A light elastic strap…
Nessie Pins, Cute Thumb Tacks in the Shape of the Loch Ness Monster
British designer Duncan Shotton has created Nessie Pins, a set of thumb tacks made to look like the Loch Ness Monster (aka Nessie). Shotton is…
Burning Man LEGO Set, An Instant Theme Camp in a Box
Simon Pearce and Mary Elise Chavez created this Burning Man LEGO Set, a fake LEGO product that is an “instant theme camp in a box”…
This Is My Home, Charming Film of Man’s Unique New York City Home
This Is My Home tells the story of Anthony Pisano, a delightful New York City man with an amazing collection of vintage and antique curiosities…