A Shanghai construction firm earlier this month demonstrated just how far 3D printing has come, along with its potential to bring about a revolution in a wide range of different markets, including housing. WinSun Decoration Design Engineering has printed ten houses in a single day, assembling each one for approximately $4,800 apiece. Although they look a little rough around the edges, it’s nevertheless incredibly impressive that the firm managed to create the structures at all....

The Sistine Chapel gets a lot of attention since it was the work of a renaissance artist and one of the most ambitious pieces ever done on such an awkward canvas. Each year, 5 million people pay cash to stand in line and see that very ceiling, often waiting hours with throngs of other tourists just to stare skyward. True, it’s nice and all, and for the time it was a major accomplishment, but a lot has been done since then, and there’s plenty of smart artists who have managed to make ceilings that are not only lovely, but more innovative than Michelangelo’s scrawlings topside....

View in gallery The french visual artist Neli0 uses the walls of his chosen city as his canvas. In this modern manner of graffiti, Neli0 illustrates wild, kaleidoscopic characters and landscapes with spray paint and concrete. His geometric urban art spans a range of color schemes and symbols, taking the shape of modernist hieroglyphics that are hidden throughout the city. There’s no admission fee for Neli0’s open urban gallery, as his public art is freely viewed in installations around town, so long as you bring an adventuring spirit to find Neli0’s work for yourself....

View in gallery The R¿ng rough diamond rings are yet another work of brilliance by designer Sruli Recht . We don’t throw the word “brilliance” around lightly, but Mr. Recht should be no stranger to that title. Recently, you may have seen his Carbon Dater pen around the blogosphere, or you may have seen his Umbuster brass knuckles umbrella right here on TheCoolist. If you haven’t heard of this Icelandic designer (via Jerusalem), well– you have now....

Japan is a beautiful country full of breathtaking buildings, landscapes, and scenery any time of year. In the height of summer, however, something particularly magical happens. Throughout the countryside, twinkling fireflies take to the evening skies in search of a mate. This natural phenomenon creates a beautifully ethereal glow through trees and leaves that is nothing short of breathtaking. Dense fireflies byDaisuke Aochi Fireflies across a landscape byYume Cyan Fireflies are sensitive Of course, in this phenomenon, Japanese and visiting photographers have found a gorgeous source of inspiration....

Leaf blowers have fallen out of favor. It seems people have come to realize blowing a giant pile of dead flora onto your neighbor’s yard is rude, and causes more problems than it solves. Many a suburban war has been begun over loose leaves being blown willy-nilly around a neighborhood. That’s why the smart yardwork hero knows to reach for a leaf vacuum, sucking up and removing the leaves, rather than blasting them around like a jerk....

View in gallery Holy lightning kicks, batman! These super Supra Skytop sneakers are as succulent as they come, a bright yellow homage to all that is beautiful in the world of custom kicks. Can you imagine strapping these to your feet? They’d complete our wardrobe. Our most boring t-shirt and our work jeans would look devastating with a pair of these on our feet. Watch out y’all, these babies have our name written all over them– in yellow highlighter....

Online ordering is easier than ever. Now, you can take the guesswork out of what to buy and when to order it with a monthly subscription. We’ve set you up with 20 of the most versatile and practical subscription boxes for men. View in gallery We live in a world where instant gratification has taken over. No matter what you need, with a simple push of a button, you can have it sent to your door....

Gadgets are handy electronic devices designed to solve everyday problems . However, this definition undersells the massive impact gadgets have had in reshaping human society. The 50 best gadgets of all time have transcended their utilitarian functions to become cultural touchstones shaping the way we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. Gadgets rely on innovative technology to solve everyday problems. The first instance of the word “gadget” dates back to an 18th-century glassmaking tool called a spring pontil....

The secret to preparedness is having the essentials at hand, all the time. Leave the junk back home and carry your essentials in the limited EDC space, which is your wallet. Most emergencies are expensive, so have a few credit cards at hand. Cash is king . Have some with you at all times. Now, most wallets are designed for the regular environment. There are however many occasions where you need a waterproof wallet that can keep all your essential items dry....

Did you know that Greece is one of the oldest countries on earth? Its borders have been in the control of Grecians for over six millennia. Greeks brought the concepts of democracy and Western civilization to the rest of the world. This beautiful country played a key role in advancing law, science, architecture, art, science, religion, and literature. Greece is therefore excessively rich in culture and history. In addition, Greece has a complex geology....

From Bridesmaids and Spy to critically-acclaimed dramas and love-to-hate-it comedies, everyone’s got a favorite Melissa McCarthy movie. But what’s the best? Better yet, what’s the worst? Here’s our ranking of the best Melissa McCarthy movies in 2023! View in gallery To the surprise of no one, comedy star Melissa Ann McCarthy first found her footing in sketch comedy. Including a brief stint as a drag queen , she stayed fairly under the radar until landing a role on Gilmore Girls....

Compared to the pro cameras of a decade ago, this svelte new Nikon is a beast of a digital camera. Its shape is barely bigger than a wallet, but it packs one hell of a punch. The Nikon 1 J5 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that shoots incredibly high-resolution stills and 4K video. It produces crisp images in low light, it works with a growing chorus of Nikon lenses and it happens to be the fastest auto-focus camera that Nikon has produced....

It’s pretty much common sense that you want to rinse off your vegetables before you eat them. There’s always a chance, after all, that there’ll be a few stray flecks of dirt, fertilizer, or other assorted detritus on them. Thanks to Toshiba Hydroponic Systems, however, that may soon be a thing of the past – the Japanese computer tech conglomerate is making a foray into indoor agriculture. One of the first projects it’s developed?...

In recent years, name brand audio companies have been working on designing products that blend in to the home environment. In the everyman’s living room, speakers are hidden, tucked away into the periphery to be heard, not seen. This one is different. The People Products Transparent Speaker is intended to be seen, an eye-catcher and conversation piece that produces high fidelity audio playback. What makes the People Products Transparent Speaker so remarkable isn’t just that it’s intended to be seen, but that it’s built to be see-through....

View in gallery Not far off the Pacific coast in the Costa Rican jungle, a community has taken to the trees to craft a new, sustainable life off the grid and away from urbanity. Finca Bellavista is a community of long-term residents and travel guests housed in a network of tree houses built right into the rain forest canopy. Perched above the forest floor, these tree houses are connected by zip lines and sky bridges, accessible by stairs and ladders from the ground level....

Is there anything better than the smell of fresh baked bread? Unfortunately, olfactory senses don’t translate well through computer screens, but we can whet your appetite with our visual tour of some of the most delicious types of bread . Some you’ll be familiar with, others just might surprise you! View in gallery Different types of bread have been staple foods in countries worldwide for over thirty thousand years. We’re not talking just your standard white, brown, and whole wheat bread here....

View in gallery With the Frankfurt Auto Show right around the corner, the world’s luxury brands are beginning to tease their finest wares to the autophile public. Weismann is no exception, as the rumble about their new Roadster is starting to secure a tight hold on the fascination of the auto world’s media. The Wiesmann Roadster MF5 will debut at Frankfurt this year, taking the torch from the Coupe model with the same mark....

If you’re looking for plants that thrive indoors, then succulents are the way to go. And today, we’re looking at 10 of the best types of succulents to perk up your living or work space. View in gallery When you’re working with limited space, it can be difficult to imagine your home having a lush garden. So, you often have to work with patios, window boxes, and growing your plants indoors....

Taking to the hills has somehow become the bailiwick of the 1% who can spend a few hundred thousand dollars on a good survival vehicle . That’s not how it should be. People have been disappearing into the wilderness on mere pennies for ages, it shouldn’t now require that you have a trust fund to blow on the right stuff to head off into the thin air. We believe that anyone who wants to bug out, get away from it all, or just chase that horizon should be able to do so without buying a whole military station to carry with you on your back....