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10 Masterpieces of Contemporary Design From Christie's Historic Sale

by Toby

Christie's, the London-based auction house, which has restricted itself to the sale of original antique art and design for 250 years, will be auctioning its first outstanding pieces of contemporary design at Rockefeller Center in New York City on September 8, 2008. This gives private design collectors the opportunity to bid on items from some of the most renowned furniture designers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Friction Models and Cellphone Charms Evoke Retro Tokyo

by Steve Levenstein

A new series of miniature friction models and cellphone charms harken back to a time when Japan's future was bright and anything was possible. Retro Tokyo is back in style!

Will Russian Scientists Clone Baby Siberian Mammoth?

by M Dee Dubroff

The international scientific community is very enthusiastic about the possibility of cloning a baby mammoth recently discovered in Yamai, Siberia. Read all about the Mammoth Creation Project and what it means to the world at large.

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Moon Mined for Earth’s Alternative Fuel?

by Gloria Campos

In 2008, solar power seems to be the hot topic for alternative fuel use. Solar powered products are already coming down in price so that the average consumer can take it home and use it, but now scientist are turning to the moon as well as the sun for power. Could the moon fuel our future?

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Hair and Feathers: Do They Share The Same Roots?

by M Dee Dubroff

Are hair and feathers related? How did they first appear and why are Russian scientists so curious about answering this question? Read on whether or not you like caps and no matter who your hairdresser may be.

Hiroshima's Hippo Car, Dispensing Sweets and Dispersing Sadness

by Steve Levenstein

Growing up amid the radioactive ashes of war, children in 1940s Hiroshima had little to smile about... until the Kabaya "Hippo Car" cruised through their shattered neighborhoods. Sixty-plus years on, an updated custom sound truck still roams city streets, dispensing sweet caramels to a new generation.

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Slumber Like a Mummy with the King Tut Sleeping Bag

by Steve Levenstein

The King Tut sleeping bag keeps young princes or princesses snug as a pharaoh's mummy during each night's journey from dusk to golden dawn.

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Ancient Chinese Puzzle Brings New Characters To Your Walls

by Toby

Tangram puzzles are still made and still played all over the world. But designer Daniele Lago has put together some elegant geometric shapes that you can play with on your walls, making real characters out of the components, and some extra storage room for books, cd's, office files, and curios.

Hair a Renewable Resource Makes Oil Cleaning Mat

by Gloria Campos

As we have learned in the, past human hair can be recycled and used to make many creative things such as art and even clothes, but did you know it could also be used to clean up oil spills? It's true.

Tokidoki Turntable Watch is Simply Divinyl!

by Steve Levenstein

Tokidoki Retro Turntable Wristwatch Recalls 80s Glam

The Tokidoki Turntable Watch recalls the good old days of vinyl records and record turntables... without all the scratching, warping and bulky cardboard sleeves.

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Sock It To Me! Fashion Footwear Takes a Leap Back

by Steve Levenstein

Updated Tabi Socks Soothe Feet Japanese-style

After seemingly taking modern fashion as far as it can possibly go, many in Japan are looking back to traditional styles of clothing. Take these distinctive "tabi" socks, for example, updated with pleasing colors and attractive patterns.

Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Risk of Death

by Rane

New results from the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort have found that sleep apnea is associated with a high risk of death.

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8 Sports That Never Made It Into The Summer Olympics

by Joshua Khan

Ever wondered what happened to the sports that didn't make it into the Summer Olympics? The following are just some that tried their best, but ended up only being classified as a demonstration sport.

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15 Crystal Chandeliers That Blind You With Their Brilliance

by Toby

Hans van Bentem, using fine Bavarian crystal and cutting techniques learned from generations of crystal makers, creates grandiose chandeliers for private and corporate clients, but van Bentem's works don't have the look or feel of their wide-skirted predecessors. They just may plant some new images of "chandeliers" in your mind.

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6 Exclusive Dog Houses, Because 'Dog Is A God®'

by Lady Bee

Marco Morosini is a successful Italian artist and designer who expresses what he perceives around him through lively graphics, a line of clothing and accessories, poignant photographs of the Bosnian War, and just about anything he puts his attention to. Giving his wink and a nod to the god-like way dogs are treated in modern society, Morosini has created six godly temples to honor dogs in his series Dog Is A God®.

Baseball in Japan Can Throw You a Curve

by Steve Levenstein

Baseball in Japan has evolved quite a lot since Horace Wilson first introduced the sport in 1872, yet foreigners still find many aspects of Japanese baseball confusing – not least the the odd names of the teams. Let's run down the dozen Nippon Professional Baseball league teams (without actually running them down) and clear up any misconceptions.

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Baseball in Japan Can Throw You a Curve - Part 2, the Pacific League

by Steve Levenstein

Baseball in Japan Can Throw You a Curve - The Pacific League

Part Two of Baseball in Japan Can Throw You a Curve looks at the six teams in NPB's Pacific League. The Pacific League corresponds to MLB's American League as a Designated Hitter is used – in the Central League, pitchers must hit. Leading off the sextet are the amusingly named Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, league champions in 2007.

New Travel Ad Campaign Highlights Reliability

by Samantha

An innovative new ad campaign for Cox & Kings Travel focuses on the company's longevity in the hopes of building trust in its services.

NASA Finds The Baby Boom Galaxy!

by Boomer Babe

Naturally, NASA named the new-found galaxy after us, calling it the Baby Boom Galaxy. And, of course all the babies are stars! (We were always over-achievers!)

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Countdown To Beijing: Water Polo

by Joshua Khan

Water polo may seem like a boring water sport, but it's actually an interesting Olympic event any sports fan can dive into.

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