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13 Incredible Glow-in-the-Dark Adverts

From fish to fireflies, a diverse range of creatures use bioluminescence for survival strategies like luring prey or…

Julian Crowley · August 9, 2013
Business

15 Bizarre Commercial Buildings That Look Like Something Else

The idea of literalism in advertising grew in popularity in the early 20th century as company proprietors designed…

Julian Crowley · July 31, 2013
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15 Coolest Cat Cafés

Imagine stepping into a local café, inhaling the rich aroma of brewing coffee, and taking a closer look…

Julian Crowley · July 19, 2013
Business

15 Awesomely Ergonomic Office Chairs

If we’re going to spend more than eight hours a day sitting on our butts, we might as…

Julian Crowley · July 12, 2013
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15 Powerfully Creative Global Warming Awareness Ads

In 1958, American scientist Charles Keeling took direct measurements of carbon dioxide, and soon afterwards he connected the…

Julian Crowley · July 1, 2013
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15 Awesome Customized Cars Promoting Products

The use of promotional cars peaked in the 1920s and ‘30s, and while World War II restricted the…

Julian Crowley · June 20, 2013
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15 Stylishly Creative Computer Mouse Designs

Many of us spend a lot of time in front of our computers, so getting the proper tools…

Julian Crowley · June 13, 2013
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15 Brilliantly Featherbrained Pieces of Angry Birds Merchandise

On December 11, 2009, Angry Birds first appeared on iOS systems, and since then the app and its…

Julian Crowley · June 6, 2013
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15 Awesome Office Desks Made from Repurposed Cars

The effect a good office desk can have on productivity and organization should not be underestimated. It can…

Julian Crowley · May 24, 2013
Business

13 Incredible Subterranean Hotels

The space tourism industry may be offering people the chance to travel miles above the Earth, but if…

Julian Crowley · May 16, 2013
Business

15 Most Bizarre Bacon-Flavored Products

Bacon is a much-loved food. Whether it’s eaten in a sandwich or put on a burger, nothing quite…

Julian Crowley · May 9, 2013
Business

15 Amazingly Creative Themed Office Spaces

If you’re part of a business that prizes creativity and innovation, inspiring surroundings might not go amiss. Luckily,…

Julian Crowley · May 3, 2013
Business

15 Unbelievably Sexist Contemporary Ads

According to the Center for American Progress, 97 percent of working women employed full time in occupations logged…

Julian Crowley · April 29, 2013
Business

15 Unbelievably Sexist Vintage Ads

During the 2013 Super Bowl, there were thousands of tweets with the hashtag “#NotBuyingIt.” The online conversation brought…

Julian Crowley · April 19, 2013
Business

15 Amazingly Bizarre Themed Restaurants

Despite famous chains like Hard Rock Café and Planet Hollywood declining in popularity, experts still think that themed…

Julian Crowley · April 11, 2013
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