Photographs of Japan from the Meiji and Taisho Periods (1868-1926) have captivated viewers around the world since they were first circulated. One photographer in particular captured Japanese life so beautifully that his work has been seen by countless...
Topics: art, Gadgets & Geek Art, History & Factoids, japan, Photography, retro, Travel & Places, vintage

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Stairs aren’t just a boring, utilitarian part of our homes and public buildings. They’re an opportunity for an architect to really make a statement and do something bold and distinctive. From staircases that float to stairs that fit in...
Topics: design, staircases, stairs

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We geeks love our gadgets. We get bored with simple office instant messaging to co-workers. We get creative. But of course our creativity ties back into our computers and a USB port. It started with ninja-geeks and weapon-shaped USB flash drives....
Topics: creative, gadgets, Gadgets & Geek Art, Geek, Guerilla Action & Art, Urban Videos, USB, usb gadgets

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The study of musical instruments (’organology’ – no, really) is the study of the human condition. Every culture is defined by its own distinctive set of trills, whistles, parps, honks and beats, and every corner of the world has evolved.
Topics: electricity, gadgets, Gadgets & Geek Art, music, musical instruments, Science, Technology & Futurism

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Body modification is a broad category that covers anything from socially acceptable ear piercings to culturally mandated circumcisions, but there’s a small niche in this category that involves the most extreme manipulation of the human body. Some...
Topics: Bizarre, body modification, Culture, Guerilla Action & Art, Subversive Art, Various Uncategorized

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