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Manipur boy builds Iron Man replica from electronic waste
Manipur boy builds Iron Man replica from electronic waste

Manipur boy builds Iron Man replica from electronic waste

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When Iron Man movie came back in 2008, the Marvel comic character instantly became absolute favorite of everyone. Especially, the hi-tech suit designed by Tony Stark inspired many to build their own versions of the suit. One…

Soviet-built ‘mototrolley’ turned into a quirky scooterhome
Soviet-built ‘mototrolley’ turned into a quirky scooterhome

Soviet-built ‘mototrolley’ turned into a quirky scooterhome

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn London-based adventurous couple, Anita Stratton and Lee Shaw, is the proud owner of this adorable scooterhome. It is Britain’s smallest caravan that’s made from the shell of an old Soviet-built mototrolley that was used in ‘70s by…

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…

Artist Jeff Klarin gives unusual makeover to outdated tech gadgets
Artist Jeff Klarin gives unusual makeover to outdated tech gadgets

Artist Jeff Klarin gives unusual makeover to outdated tech gadgets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…

Turtle tunnels make rail tracks safer for slow-moving creatures
Turtle tunnels make rail tracks safer for slow-moving creatures

Turtle tunnels make rail tracks safer for slow-moving creatures

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Turtles are one of the reasons to cause delays or malfunctions to the trains in Japan. Every year these slow-moving creatures are found stuck in between railway switches, while crossing the train tracks. Due to this, most…