New Architectural Direction: Gypsy Castles

May 23, 2008

In Romania, 2% of the population is represented by gypsies. They came to Eastern Europe centuries ago, as slaves. They settled in Europe after escaping slavery, but now they are Europe’s most hated minority. While some go to countries such as England or Italy to beg, others in Romania used their fortune of unknown origins to build huge palaces. In this example, we will take a look at probably one of the tackiest homes we’ve seen, one located in Cluj Napoca, Romania

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Emo Keyboard

May 20, 2008

The emo culture has really grown over the past year. You can’t walk down the streets at night without seeing an emo kid taking refuge in a dark corner. In their own habitat, they want to make it as depressive and as dark as they can. This keyboard was carefully designed to fit in with the envionment. The most used keys are, of course, CTRL + X (cut)

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Hotel Bugs - Collect ‘em all

May 19, 2008

There’s more behind to some of the Asian hotels many people choose to stay in. Most of the times, you’re not alone in the bathroom or in the bed. These little critters are right next to you, watching you sleep, taking a bath or eating your leftovers. The following shocking images were captured in hotels from various parts of Asia. The findings would be a good apetizer for these people.

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The Microwaved CD

May 16, 2008

Since microwaves came along, I have always had fantasies about putting odd objects in and seeing the reactions. This is probably one of the most interesting experiements. Putting the CD in the oven and waiting for the reaction. Warning: Do not try this at home!

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DIY Train - Cambodian style

May 13, 2008

When gas is too expensive or just doesn’t pays off for carying some bags, you try an economical, eco-friendly transportation method. These guys tried just that. With a few instruments and a lot of craftiness, they engineered a small train, ideal for carrying small luggage. Check out the DIY Cambodian train!

DIY Train

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Obesity is contagious

May 9, 2008

It’s the pride and joy of every animal lover - their adorable, cuddly pets. This time, they really went over board. For some pet owners, love translates in “all you can eat.” We have previously checked, the animals are not with babies, they have just been exposed to the unhealthy lifestyle their owners have. Stop animal cruelty!!

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A helping hand

May 7, 2008

Even though it might seem a tad odd, this helping hand will certainly prove useful to many. According to the shop that sells it, The Stroke on A Rope Soap is quite possibly the filthiest soap you’ll ever see. You can rub off all the dirty thoughts while staying clean. It would be such a good gift for a person with a strong sense of humor. And it could be yours for a mere $9.99.