Food Art
April 26, 2016

Unique Strain of Corn Has Naturally Rainbow-Colored Kernals That Look Like Glass Jewels

Nature often surprises us with the amazing things it produces, and Glass Gem corn is a fantastic instance of when the line between what's real and fake is blurred. The rainbow-colored kernels resemble brilliantly-hued strands of jewels rather than something you'd find on your plate. They're all natural, however, and are the result of heirloom-style farming as well as selective planting. The story behind these special corn cobs started with an Oklahoma-based farmer named Carl Barnes.

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Design
April 20, 2016

People Draw Bicycles from Memory and Designer Turns Them into 3D Renderings

These bikes designed by Bologna-based artist Gianluca Gimini may appear sleek and serviceable, but most of them have a handful of fatal flaws, from missing parts to improper proportions. That's because they're based on sketches done by ordinary passersby. For over six years, Gimini has been asking strangers to draw bicycles on the spot, straight from memory. His participants have ranged from 3 to 88 years old, spanning seven different nationalities.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.