If you’ve ever bought new tires for your car, bike, or motorcycle, you’ve probably noticed they have a bunch of little strings sticking out of their treads that look sort of like hairs. TalksWithNoise explains why those things exist, and a couple of other interesting things you probably never knew about new tires, like the […]

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This beautiful bird feeder makes a stellar gift for backyard birdwatchers. Created by EvaSolo and sold exclusively by MoMA, the Saturn-inspired feeder evokes the ringed planet with its copper domed roof and ring surrounding a smooth borosilicate glass orb filled with seed. Over time, expect the copper to develop a striking green patina. Measures 5.9″ […]

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Not to be outdone by the LEGO UCS Millennium Falcon, the Plastic Empire has unleashed the ultimate LEGO weapon – a $1000 Death Star. The 7541-piece model of Palpatine’s ill-fated space station is over 31″ wide. Inside, you’ll find six levels for reenacting classic scenes like the trash compactor, The Emperor’s arrival, and Vader’s lightsaber […]

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Arriving just in time for Halloween, Fulton’s October playing cards are a fun way to bring some frights to the poker table. Designed by Brad Fulton and produced by card legends Dan and Dave, the cards feature spooky line art illustrations by Steve Noble. New for 2025 is this ominous Tombstone Grey deck, but we also […]

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After decommissioning the UK’s Cottam Power Station in 2019, the facility’s long-standing cluster of cooling towers was brought down with a series of perfectly timed implosions. Watch as all eight towers come crashing down in seconds after controlled demolition experts Brown & Mason triggered more than a half ton of explosives.

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