Kung fu master Chen Pengxian wasn’t just winging it when he claimed he could create the smallest carving in the world.
So Chen, 42, carved an entire sentence in Chinese characters on a fly’s wing to prove his ability.
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Amazing 3-D Chewing Gum Sculptures
Over the last 10 years, italian artist Maurizio Savini has been creating a series of sculptures using thousands of pieces of chewing gum. His works have been exhibited internationally and some of his pieces have sold for over US$55,000. Here are some choice selections of his delectible art.
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Wearable Art By Kathleen Dustin
The Blowing Grass Purse
Handbags and purses have often fallen into the “been there, done that” mentality for true innovative fashion lovers. That is, until Kathleen Dustin’s artistic handbags came along which combine art and fashion to create unique, beautiful and fashionable accessories. (Pics)
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Growing Jewelry
Wait till you see the mouth moss grills…
Last I checked basic jewelry offers a vast multitude of stylish, and some not-so-stylish, rings for consumers to choose from. We have promise rings, mood rings, earrings, engagement rings, wedding rings, class rings, Lord of the Rings (yes, Gollum’s “precious” is available to purchase). But now, thanks to Icelandic designer Hafsteinn Juliusson (try to say that five times fast), we now have … moss rings. Continue reading… “Growing Jewelry”
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Portable Gliding Simulator
Featured as an entry at the Australian Design Awards, the Portable Gliding Simulator is one of a very few in existence and is unique in its design.
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Unit Circle (Radian) Wall Clock For The Ultra Math Geeks
No son, that’s not a hygrometer.
Got a fondness for trigonometry? Were you a ‘mathlete’ back in high school? If so then you’ll want to proudly hang this Unit Circle Wall Clock in your office or cubicle. Depending on where you work your co-workers will either get a good chuckle, or continue to avoid walking by your office at all costs.
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Max Planck Institute Study: How Are Humans Unique?
Research now shows that watching Blues Clues makes children far more chimp-like
Human beings do not like to think of themselves as animals. It is thus with decidedly mixed feelings that we regard the frequent reports that activities once thought to be uniquely human are also performed by other species: chimpanzees who make and use tools, parrots who use language, ants who teach. Is there anything left?
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Coolest Camper Ever!
This is the most unique camping and travel trailer you’ll ever find. The GO was designed from the frame out to be a one-of-a-kind mobile adventure trailer that’s even more versatile than a Swiss Army knife. It’s lightweight and easy to manage in the parking lot, garage or on the road. Weighing in at 700 lbs, the GO can be pulled by even the smallest cars.
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Shell-Shaped Nautilus House
This house is more of a sculpture than a dwelling. Taking cues from a Nautilus shell, the house is put together using ferrocement construction, a technique involving a frame of steel-reinforced chicken wire with a special two-inch-thick composite of concrete spread over it, resulting in a structure that’s earthquake-proof and maintenance-free. More photos after the jump.
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