Design
September 8, 2017

Hilariously-Named Bar Soaps Ignore Typical Scents by Offering Clever Alternatives

There are many ways to make bathing more enjoyable, but the quirky bar soaps of Whiskey River Soap Co. might be the best one yet. Steering clear of conventional nomenclature like jasmine or eucalyptus, they invite you to lather up with refreshing scents like Hipsters, which has the essence of  “coffee, bacon, and craft beer.” Or if that’s not your thing, try Grammar Police that “smells like your [sic] annoying.

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Design
September 7, 2017

Wild Facial Hairstyles From the 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships

Year after year, the eccentric entrants of the World Beard and Moustache Championships wow us with their creatively coiffed facial hair. Now, the quirky hairstyles are back—and bolder than ever—as this year's competition is in full swing. Each one-of-a-kind ‘do simultaneously showcases the individual's unique style and the impressive extent of his hairstyling abilities. Many of the mesmerizing coiffures are abstract in design, composed of concentric circles, swirling shapes, and swooping lines.

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Design
September 5, 2017

Multifunctional Bed Designed as the Ultimate Adult Playground You’ll Never Want to Leave

We've all heard of a bed so comfortable you never want to leave, but what about a bed that's super functional? We've found the ultimate bed, one that not only looks cool, but is packed with ingenious design features to ensure you'll never want to leave. Sold across a wide variety of Asian retailers, this modular bed is fully customizable and has endless amounts of storage. Want to charge your gadgets while you sleep? No problem.

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Photography
September 3, 2017

Vibrant Nighttime Photos of Bangkok’s Neon Streets

After his series of images celebrating the neon-soaked streets of Tokyo, freelance photographer Xavier Portela is back with #BangkokGlow. Portela captures the vibrant Thai capital by stylistically documenting the city streets lit at night. The photographic set is an interesting contrast to the Tokyo photos, which highlighted the enormity of the urban cityscape with its overwhelming neon signs.

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