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Monthly Archives: October 2010
How the pantheon has lasted 2000 years without steel in its concrete
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Canon Applies For Patent On New 24-70 F/2.8L Lens
How unexpected. The 24-70 F/2.8L is one of Canon’s best and most popular lenses, but it’s been around since 2002, and although it’s still an excellent piece of kit, it seems that Canon feels it could use a bit of a reworking. They’ve applied f… Continue reading
She Doesn’t Look Like Much, But She’s Got It Where It Counts
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Incredible Brazilian Landslide Footage
As most semi-longtime readers of this site will know, I’m happily obsessed with landslides. That makes the following new Brazilian slide footage … catnip. We see large boxcars going down like tinker-toys. Astounding.
[via AGU Landslide Blog]
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Carved dictionary
Julia found a 1931 Practical Standard Funk and Wagnall dictionary at a used book store and exacto knives to carve it into a remarkable piece of 3D art.
Vintage dictionary book carving
(Thanks, Julia, via Submitterator!)
Collapsible Silicone Funnel
My kitchen is on the small side, and being the cooking junkie that I am, that means every inch of space must be efficient and tidy. I was excited to find this Collapsible Silicone Funnel from Classic Kitchen Basics. Most funnels are bulky … Continue reading
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Tonfisk Design's clever milk & sugar set
Finnish company Tonfisk Design’s Newton Milk & Sugar set is a novel idea for a sugar/creamer set. The little sugarcube bowl rests on two pivot points and milk goes in the bottom. When you pour the milk, gravity keeps the sugar bowl level and you … Continue reading
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dirk schächter: typomaps
‘typomaps’ by dirk schächter
german designer dirk schächter has created typomaps,which is exactly what it sounds like:
a map that combines the elements of geography with typography. the shape and size of
the countrys’ names are set to corr… Continue reading
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Skim Milk: Mrs Bill by Mick Born
Looking around for well-designed furniture can be a tedious process; but then, something like Mrs Bill comes along and sweeps you off the floor. No, I’m not referring to your attractive next-door neighbor. This Mrs Bill, designed by Mick Born for Ka… Continue reading
Posted in Home Furnishings, Karl Andersson & Soner, Mick Born, Skim Milk, storage
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