30 Badass SUVs - From Wagon-Wheeled Hummers to Futuristic Green SUV Design::
Let's face it: With the rise of the green movement, the SUV got a pretty bad rap. Some of it was well-deserved--after all, many SUV drivers could easily do away with their gas-guzzling whips and drive… [MORE]

25 Hellacious Helicopter Innovations - From Futuristic Flying Vehicles to Flying Hotels::
If you've ever seen or been on a ride in a helicopter, you're well aware of how badass they are. These hellacious helicopter innovations showcase their great adaptability and design potential. I'm especially… [MORE]

90 Plastic Surgery Innovations - From Freaky Implants to Organic Botox Alternatives::
Whether you like it or not, plastic surgery is one of the hallmarks of Western culture. Botox, boob jobs and tummy tucks turn middle-aged women into twentysomethings again, effectively leveling out the… [MORE]

Charitable Sports Cars - Romero Britto’s Painted Bentley Continental to Benefit MS Research::
Whether you think pop artist Romero Britto’s Bentley Continental is gorgeous or ghastly, you can’t deny that it’s charitable. The painted luxury sports car was created for Romero Britto’s ‘Come to My World’… [MORE]

45 Beautiful Body Paint Features - From Commercial Body Painting to Illusory Skin Art::
Body paint is at once beautiful, titillating and extraordinary. Body painting turns human skin into a canvas, 'clothing' and moving art. These body paint features showcase body painting at its best.… [MORE]

Fairytale Home Decor - Alice in Wonderland Singing Flowers, Painted Roses & 'Drink Me' Bottles::
'Alice in Wonderland' fans will love the fairytale home decor from Geek Details. Their Etsy shop contains goodies that die-hard Alice fans will instantly recognize, from clay cookies that say 'Eat Me'… [MORE]

Social Networking Pillows - Twitter, Facebook & MySpace Cushions for Internet Addicts::
These social networking pillows by Craftsquatch feature the instantly-recognizable icons from Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, MySpace, and FriendFeed in cushion form. These hand-crafted social networking pillows… [MORE]

Sustainable Houseboats - MetroShip Revamps Living On Water With Prefab Boats::
If you've always dreamed of living on a houseboat and drifting off to sleep in some faraway port of call, try these MetroShip prefab houseboats on for size. MetroShip sustainable houseboats are comprised… [MORE]

30 Humorous Takes on Death - From Funny Funerals to Comical Caskets & Headstones::
Death isn’t funny in itself, but the innovations in this slideshow use humor to lighten up a very heavy subject. For some, these creations, celebrations and products will be offensive; for others, however,… [MORE]

20 Forest Getaways - Ways to Integrate Woodland Views Into Your World::
Whether you live in the wilderness or are an avowed city-dweller, these forest getaways are sure to inspire some wanderlust. We've included a wide range of forest getaways, from architecture located in… [MORE]

Urban Retrospectives - The Mannahatta Project Compares 1609 Manhattan to 2009::
The Mannahatta Project explores what Manhattan was like in 1609, well before the area became defined by manmade landmarks like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. The Mannahatta Project… [MORE]

16 Glass Architecture Designs - From Clear Glass Houses to Transparent Bridges::
It’s said that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, and I can’t help but wonder about the moral constitution of the inhabitants of these incredible glass architecture designs. From… [MORE]

Glass Restaurants - Nomiya Opens on the Roof of Palais de Tokyo::
Nomiya, a Japanese word for ‘little bars,’ is a chic new restaurant designed by the French artist Laurent Grasso and his brother that is located on the roof of one of the coolest landmarks in Paris—Palais… [MORE]

Steampunk Biker Jewelry - Gear-Laden Wrist Cuff for Badass Fixed-Gear Riders::
This leather wrist cuff from Steampunk Sweet Shoppe is a fixed-gear bike rider’s dream. It’s essentially steampunked biker jewelry, with vintage-looking industrial gears adorning the face of the cuff and… [MORE]

45 Badass Backpacks - From Backpack Bikes to Bulletproof Knapsacks::
You may not have worn a backpack since your high school days, but these badass packpacks definitely are way too cool to be just rocked during school. From backpack bicycles to ones with built-in boomboxes,… [MORE]

Baked Shirt Designs - Threadcakes Gallery Recreates Threadless T-Shirts in Edible Form::
If you thought Threadless t-shirts were great, check out this selection of Threadcakes--edible cakes created to mimic existing Threadless designs. I've selected ten of my favorite Threadcakes designs… [MORE]

Sinful Photo Shoots - Fransisca Smith Captures the Seven Deadly Sins::
Fransisca Smith's 'Seven Deadly Sins' is a photographic representation of those infamous naughty behaviors--vanity, gluttony, envy, lust, greed, sloth, and wrath, respectively. Fransisca Smith captures… [MORE]

Vintage Housewife Shoots - Natascha Zivadinovic Makes Staying at Home Look Hot::
Natascha Zivadinovic’s ‘Die Unvollendete’ is a mix between pin-up glamour, burlesque and ‘Desperate Housewives.’ Natascha Zivadinovic’s model makes mundane household chores like brewing coffee, baking… [MORE]

Kooky Japanese Plushies - The Atomic Yeti and Friends by Monsterosity::
Monsterosity is the home of the Atomic Yeti, Jib and the Pink Razor Back Piranha. They are a collection of fun stuffed critters handmade with vintage Japanese silk fabric and other fine materials, including… [MORE]

3rd Grader History Lessons - College Humor Notes a Crayon-Filled View of America's Past::
Brian Murphy posted this crayon-drawn hilarity in light of yesterday's July 4th holiday. The drawings depict the history of America as told and drawn by an 8-year-old. The drawings mention momentous periods… [MORE]

Prison Domes - Inmates Get a Taste of Mother Nature Thanks to Van der Sluis::
There is no reason why inmates should be cut-off from the glories of mother earth, that is why designer Van der Sluis created this dome for prisons. This dome is ideal for inmates who are playing sports… [MORE]

Vegetation-Fueled Vehicles - Project Nomad Looks and Moves Like an Agile Lion::
In the future, fueling your vehicle could be as simple as letting it dine on nature's vegetation. At least, so functions Project Nomad by Jason Battserby, a concept vehicle that also works to energize… [MORE]

Room-Wrapping Rainforests - Asisi's Illuminated Amazon Panorama by Alexander von Humboldt::
Yadegar Asisi created this enormous Amazon panorama image based on illustrations by Alexander von Humboldt. The 30 meter high and 106 meter wide image features rainforest trees with roots like spindly… [MORE]

Basketball Artists - Nike Basketball Players Let Out Their Artistic Side in Colorful Ads::
Basketball players let out their artistic side in these three ads from the advertising agency McCann Worldgroup in Hong Kong. The three images are all posters which were handmade by Nike Basketball League… [MORE]

36 Patriotic Innovations - From 4th of July Worthy Fashion to Union Jack Auto Wraps::
With the 4th of July and Canada Day celebrations this week, we thought it would be a good opportunity to look at some of the unique patriotic things people do to celebrate their nationality. From patriotic… [MORE]

Illuminated Giant Lotuses - O*GE's Solar-Powered Glowing Night Garden in Jerusalem::
O*GE's solar-powered Night Garden was an enchanting feature of the "Light in Jerusalem Festival" this June. Created by Gaston Zahr & Merav Eitan, giant (4 ft) lotus blossoms recharge by the sun during… [MORE]

63 Unique Modern Bookshelves - From the Living Shelf to Gravity-Defying Bookcases::
This cluster takes a look at some of the most unique modern bookshelves. Even with more people moving over to ebooks, we're unlikely to see the extinction of the paper book in this lifetime. However,… [MORE]

50 Tranquil Outdoor Lights - From Solar Powered Lamps to Floating Fire Lanterns::
There’s something very peaceful about tranquil outdoor lighting. Whether it’s the glowing embers of a fire, the soft pulsating glow of a firefly, the dancing of the stars against a clear summer night sky… [MORE]

Conductive Body Paint - ‘Music Box’ Dancer Creates a Tune with ‘Bare’ Ink::
Bare is an innovative body paint which allows small amounts of electricity to transfer though it to create all kinds of fun stuff. That's my technical lingo. The paint is non-metallic, yet conductive.… [MORE]

Twisted Wall Surfaces - DuPont Corian Goes From Flat Countertop to Flowing Shelves::
DuPont Corian material has been transformed from flat kitchen counters to dynamic 3-dimensional wall surfaces and seating. Amanda Levete Architects created these ultra-modern lounge spaces for Milan Design… [MORE]

Exoskeleton Vehicles - The Human-Powered Audi Exo Concept by Andrea Mocellin::
The Exo-line Audi concept car by Andrea Mocellin is a human-powered exoskeleton vehicle. I’m not going to fool myself and think that I understand this futuristic technology; it actually flashes me back… [MORE]

Woven Metal Furniture - The Basket Bench by Can Onart is Model of Modern Art::
The Basket Bench by industrial design student Can Onart is a woven beauty. Ultra modern and sleek, the seat is made from sheets of brushed aluminum which were cut into strips and interlaced in a basket… [MORE]

Alter Ego Clothing Labels - Beyonce & Tina Knowles Create Sasha Fierce Line::
When Beyonce released her “I am… Sasha Fierce” album in 2008, she told people that Sasha Fierce was her more extreme alter ego. Hoping fierce will sell, Beyonce and her mother Tina are creating the Sasha… [MORE]

Magical Bookends - The Falling Books Bookend is More Entertaining Than Reading::
Simple things such as the Falling Books Bookend entertain me. This unique bookend character plays God in some way, as the little man raises his arms in fear that the books will come tumbling down on him.… [MORE]

Bound Bathing Suits - Luiza Bonadiman Ties Up Summer Swimwear::
Luiza Bonadiman knows how to create fun new bathing suit looks and for her latest collection, she didn’t disappoint. The latest Luiza Bonadiman collection played up the recent bandage dress phenomenon,… [MORE]

Drawing Machines - The Self-Portrait Machine Transfers Pictures into Drawings::
The Self-Portrait Machine was made by Jen Hui Liao, and is perfect for the ultra narcissist. The device takes a picture of the user and transforms it into a drawing with the help of the user. The man-machine… [MORE]