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Lego unveils first-ever wheelchair minifigure with hipster looks
Lego unveils first-ever wheelchair minifigure with hipster looks

Lego unveils first-ever wheelchair minifigure with hipster looks

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Following #ToyLikeMe equality campaign, Lego has finally created a wheelchair-using minifigure with hipster looks, and a helper dog accompanying the figurine. After creating numerous able-bodied Lego figures for 84 years, the company decided to create something to…

James Hobson demonstrates homemade exoskeleton by lifting a Mini Cooper
James Hobson demonstrates homemade exoskeleton by lifting a Mini Cooper

James Hobson demonstrates homemade exoskeleton by lifting a Mini Cooper

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn James Hobson, a Kitchener, Ontario-based inventor has built an exoskeleton and demonstrated its strength by lifting a Mini Cooper almost a foot off the ground. Inspired by Iron Man, the homemade exoskeleton lifted the Mini Cooper weighing…

Sculptor Dengding Rui Yao unveils world’s largest redwood sculpture in China
Sculptor Dengding Rui Yao unveils world’s largest redwood sculpture in China

Sculptor Dengding Rui Yao unveils world’s largest redwood sculpture in China

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn One major source of unusual and offbeat stories for us has been the land of China. From 12-meter tall Bumblebee to a wooden electric car, once in a while, China offers us a cool and entertaining story…

Mom creates knitted doppelganger of her son to cuddle up with
Mom creates knitted doppelganger of her son to cuddle up with

Mom creates knitted doppelganger of her son to cuddle up with

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There comes a time in every parents’ life when their little babies, who needed them from feeding to clothing, grow up and reach an age where they’re becoming more independent and getting involved with their friends. Rather…

Artist Jeff Klarin gives unusual makeover to outdated tech gadgets
Artist Jeff Klarin gives unusual makeover to outdated tech gadgets

Artist Jeff Klarin gives unusual makeover to outdated tech gadgets

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Technology is growing by leaps and bounds with hi-tech gadgets and services being launched every day. Last week, as we were busy with CES 2016 where hundreds of new products were launched, I was struck with a…

SP-1 Crazy Rider: Azimuth unveils motorcycle-inspired timepiece
SP-1 Crazy Rider: Azimuth unveils motorcycle-inspired timepiece

SP-1 Crazy Rider: Azimuth unveils motorcycle-inspired timepiece

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Well, this one is for die hard motorcycle lovers and admirers of Swiss watchmaking and craftsmanship. Azimuth Watches, Biel, Switzerland-based manufacturer of avant-garde and complicated timepieces have unveiled their latest watch. Christened SP-1 Crazy Rider, the design…

Chinese farmer plans to turn homemade Boeing 737 into diner
Chinese farmer plans to turn homemade Boeing 737 into diner

Chinese farmer plans to turn homemade Boeing 737 into diner

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Wang Lin, 61-year-old Chinese farmer, has successfully managed to build a stunning homemade replica of Boeing 737 airplane shell in Henan Province. Lin led a team of farmworkers to construct the complete structure that measures about 115-feet…

Diirt turns recycled skateboards into fashionable finger rings
Diirt turns recycled skateboards into fashionable finger rings

Diirt turns recycled skateboards into fashionable finger rings

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Old and unwanted skateboards are often destined for the landfill, but Switzerland-based firm Diirt wants to reduce carbon footprint by upcycling skate decks. They collect retired skateboards and transform them into beautiful and colorful finger rings. For…

Animal Selfie King: Allan Dixon clicks funny snapshots with animals
Animal Selfie King: Allan Dixon clicks funny snapshots with animals

Animal Selfie King: Allan Dixon clicks funny snapshots with animals

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn While I am still struggling to take a clear selfie with my dog, this guy is taking perfect selfies with different species of animals from around the globe. Allan Dixon, a 29-year-old traveler from Dublin, Ireland is…