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View in gallery Ford has apparently rolled-up its sleeves in the design department, as it plans to show off this sweet new stunner at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. The Ford EVOS Concept Car is an unusually aggressive design for a brand that has largely stuck to its own bubbly identity for the last few decades. But the new EVOS concept isn’t just about a step forward in design, it embraces what could be the next generation of the Ford SYNC onboard information/media system and plug-in hybrid technology....

View in gallery It’s a bit refreshing to see an industrial designer develop a bike concept that doesn’t fold. As cyclists ourselves, we don’t quite like folding bikes. The speed/weight losses are just too great to make up for the fact that they can fold in half. The Furious Sports Bicycle by Nenad Kostadinov appears to be focused on performance, yet adding a bit of futurism in design. The frame of the Furious bike is thin and aerodynamic, with the thickness to support the weight of its rider....

View in gallery The three-level House la Punta designed by Central de Arquitectura is a stunning estate located in a Mexico City . The L-shaped home is made up of three large rectangles stacked on one another. Floor to ceiling glass windows exhibit the nature outside as well as allows natural light to enter the home. The simple and spacious design maintains group activities on the lower floors and gives more privacy in the upper levels of the concrete and glass house....

Have you ever wondered about how to get rid of a hickey? Keep reading as we tell you all you need to know about removing these embarrassing love bites. View in gallery We all do things we regret, and a hickey can be a constant reminder of said regret for up to two weeks. Even if you don’t regret the incident that caused the hickey, they’re still ugly, embarrassing, and unprofessional....

It’s a question that plagues us all from time to time, but here you will find the answers! Keep reading as we tell you everything you need to know about how to stop hiccups View in gallery Hiccups can be extremely annoying and persistent, to the point that they’re sometimes even painful. Because of this, we think everyone should have ways to stop a bout of hiccups engraved in their brains....

Soldiers, mercenaries, security personnel, law enforcement operators, and others who live and die by the gun are turning to tactical tomahawks to complete their combat kit. Below, we run through reviews of the 15 best tactical tomahawks and axes to get you ready for battle and survival alike. View in gallery Many boots on the ground fighters are finding that in addition to their traditional tactical load of spare mags, goggles, gas masks, watches, and fatigues, they also need a special breaching and survival tool....

Over the last few decades, the foodie movement has been led by a hunger to re-discover cooking, and to experience dining as entertainment. To cater to this evolving movement in cooking, a trio of chefs have released what might be the bible of modern cuisine. The Modernist Cuisine Cookbook spans six volumes, 1,500 recipes and 3,200 photographs, carefully documenting everything from basics like hamburger recipes to advanced concepts like sous vide....

View in gallery Photographer David Slijper has photographed Natalie Portman for the February 2010 issue of Elle Magazine UK. The 28-year-old Israeli-born A-lister is shown here decked out in high fashion by Sasa Thomann, giving the supermodels of the world a run for their money. We’ve been hopelessly addicted to Ms. Portman since her debut appearance in The Professional , and we remain enamored as Natalie gets better, and more beautiful, with age....

Nomad Collapsible Hot Tub – Recently, I traveled to Ottawa to visit some relatives. While I was there, we made a trek up to the beautiful 31 Mile Lake in Quebec, where a family friend has an island cottage (I stayed in a tent). It was by far the greatest time I ever had on vacation. I’ve always been a fan of camping – there’s something awesome about being able to simply leave all the technology of modern-day society behind; about ditching smartphones and social media and the Internet and just…relaxing....

If you’re a fan of exotic cars, chances are you’ve drooled over a Pininfarina design. This Italian design firm has crafted the body designs of Ferraris, Maseratis, Peugeots and others throughout their 80 year history. Today, Pininfarina has revealed a design for an entirely different kind of vehicle– a bicycle. The Pininfarina Fuoriserie Luxury Bicycle is the latest from Italy, a high-design, hand-crafted bicycle that is as pricey as it is pretty....

Sitting on a long and thin block of space in the crowded Sydney suburbs, the Plywood House II is an excellent example of how to create beautiful design despite restrictions from the very beginning. In order to avoid the ‘shotgun’ corridors that characterize other homes in the city’s suburbs, ABA Architects used interior elements to eradicate the typical linear arrangement. The result is a house with plenty of privacy from neighbors, and connections with the sky and the garden that can be found all over the home....

Want to test the limits of your mental prowess? Then try out some of the 100 best riddles with answers. View in gallery For millennia, riddles have been mystifying the masses with their clever word play. From the ancient Sumerians, Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, to hobbits, and Batman. Riddles are just as popular today as they were thousands of years ago. However, instead of finding riddles on cuneiform tablets, we find them on chalk boards at our local coffee shop....

Thirsty for some science? Geneticists at Johns Hopkins University have managed to genetically engineer an entire organism from scratch. More specifically, they’ve successfully created artificial yeast, designing and writing a code consisting of around 11 million letters of DNA, all synthesized and substituted for a yeast’s natural DNA. But why yeast? What was it that made them choose this organism over others? Apparently, it’s because yeast’s got a natural tendency to uptake and appropriate segments of DNA, something which makes it an ideal candidate for synthesizing life....

View in gallery A new concept bar in Madrid, Spain takes its guests on a journey throughout the world without leaving its foundation. The Passenger Bar – Madrid is inspired by the luxury passenger cars of vintage trains of the 20th century, and its “windows” provide a view of the world in motion. The Passenger Bar is a collaboration with video artist Franger who created a series of videos from actual trains as they travel the world....

View in gallery We know all too well the importance of merging good wine with good design . The Pierre Negrevergne 2Wine Collection by Kossi Aguessy is a prime example of this, a wine case that exudes style to communicate the quality of the wine within. Kossi Aguessy crafted this case with inspirations in “Parisian chic and wild Africa”, styles which are not at all in conflict in his design....

View in gallery The Waiheke Island Retreat by Fearon Hay Architects resides among the dunes rolling into New Zealand’s Matiatia Bay. This quaint tropical retreat is composed of three free standing structures circling a central courtyard. A freestanding pool sits to the side of the property where one can overlook a stunning Auckland sunset. Massive glass windows span from floor to ceiling, creating an organic relationship between the interior and surrounding landscape....

View in gallery You’re looking at the worlds largest wind tunnel for automotive testing, a massive metal mammoth capable of wind speeds up to 415 mph. It is the pride of the General Motors Aerodynamic Laboratory in Warren, Michigan, and it’s in use 24-hours a day, five days a week. The turbine on the business end of this tunnel spans 43-feet in diameter, and while it has the capacity to pump 415mph of wind, it is limited to a top end of 138 mph....

Cheesy pick up lines are a great way to keep a conversation fun and flirty. So, we have 122 pick up lines to break the ice and make her laugh. Whether you need something funny, charming, or a little dirty, we’ve got the perfect one-liner. In order to keep pace with the 21st century dating scene you need to act fast. If you spend too much time mulling over what you’re going to say, you might miss your shot....

Rustic industrial design is the perfect balance of rugged charm and modern sophistication. With its mix of raw materials like weathered wood, exposed brick, and sturdy metal accents, this style brings a bold, masculine energy to any living space. Whether you’re drawn to the warmth of reclaimed wood, the sleekness of black steel, or the timeless appeal of leather furniture, a rustic industrial living room is all about effortless style and durability....

Starting a marriage is tough. You are forced to consolidate two households into one, learn to live harmoniously with another person, hide your illicit affairs much better, keep all your really weird pornography out in a storage unit, and put all pictures of your second family carefully into an off-site vault. Amid all this hubbub, it’s easy to forget the little things. That’s why it’s important to have friends. That way they can buy you stuff to make your “ wedded bliss ” that much happier....