Design

June 6, 2019

Interview: Woman Spends 1,000 Hours Crafting Incredible Anubis Costume

Many people craft their own creative costumes, but Swiss game designer and cosplay aficionado Martina Hugentobler takes dressing up to a whole new level. The self-taught artist spent an incredible 1,000 hours sculpting this extraordinary Anubis costume by hand, using materials she found at her local hardware store. In Egyptian mythology, Anubis is the god of mummification and has the head of a jackal.

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June 4, 2019

84-Year-Old Japanese Grandpa Lets Grandson Dress Him and Now He’s an Instagram Model

Over the last couple of years, older Instagram users have proven that being “Insta-famous” is possible at any age. From an adorable octogenarian who documents his daily life to a perfectly matched married couple, these figures are redefining what it means to be an influencer. The latest senior to step into the spotlight? 84-year-old Tetsuya, a retired chemistry teacher turned rising social media star. Tetsuya's Instagram profile features everything one has come to expect from a popular Instagrammer.

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June 3, 2019

Converse Launches “Sakura Sneakers” Made with Real Cherry Blossom Petals

Nature and style merge in Converse‘s latest collection of fashionable kicks. Made in collaboration with Japanese textile maker Toyoshima, the company is soon to release sakura-inspired, pink high-tops that are actually made with real cherry blossom petals. No sakura trees were damaged in the making of the shoes, since an abundance of pink petals fall naturally each year during cherry blossom season.

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May 31, 2019

Download Over 91,000 Maps from the World’s Largest Private Collection

Map lovers will be thrilled by the possibility to peruse some of the world's most unique historic maps. Over 91,000 maps from the exhaustive David Rumsey Map Collection have been placed online for the world to view and download, making it a treasure trove of information related to cartography. The collection, which was started over 30 years ago, is now housed at Stanford University.

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