With Christmas party season in full swing, those invitations that say ‘smart casual’ dress code will have men scratching their heads all over the country. In this article we aim to help those in need and provide advice on what…
These days, cars come with a whole host of electronic wizardry built in. The distinction between in-car technology and consumer electronics is blurring, with many ‘infotainment’ systems working in conjunction with a smartphone. There is still some room to add…
It’s no secret that movie stars have to take care of their physical appearance to better their chances of having a successful career. Actors usually have to bulk up for a movie role so they can look heroic or to…
Every man should have one blazer in his closet, especially for this time of year with Christmas parties and New Years Eve. It’s not a substitute for a suit. It’s more a bridge between business suit and sports jacket, more…
As Christmas is right around the corner, there will be more and more party invites hitting the circuit. Most of these invitations will suggest a “smart but casual” dress code, nightmare! This normally means a neat but informal attire. A…
Though jeans have their start in the United States, they have become a staple of wardrobes across cultures and continents. From the United States to Indonesia, it’s the most unifying wardrobe item in the world. But how did this happen?…
I’ve only recently comes across the illustrations of Israeli illustrator Noma Bar, whose mastery of negative space (the space between and around the subjects of an image, which can frame another subject in and of itself) I thought was so…
There’s nothing quire like kayaking in the sea or down a peaceful river. Kayaking allows you a freedom and flexibility on the water that other activities simply don’t, and for that reason, it’s one of the fastest-growing outdoor adventures in…
Buying mens underwear should be pretty straight forward but there’s more to it than first meets the eye. Common sense when it comes to underwear is that you should just wear whatever’s the most comfortable of course. Being uncomfortable is…
After almost a decade of research and development, an invisible bike helmet is now available to cyclists just at a time when safety for cyclists is hot topic in the UK. This week the sixth bike accident resulting in death…
Technology seems to have made every phase of our lives more convenient in some way or another, whether it’s business or pleasure. Mobile devices have enabled us to have access to tools and information no matter where we are, and…
“Ah cool, is that a pen in an iPhone?!” we hear you cry. Yes. Yes it is, and it’s just one of the amazing, and also simple, gadgets that have been developed to make our smartphones, well, smart. We live…
The Red Bull Rampage is a truly unique mountain biking event held each year in Utah. This spectacular event sees 25 of the top mountain bikers in the world compete against each other, combining a downhill free-ride with slope style,…
Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean taking a holiday has to end! Autumn is the perfect time of year to take a weekend trip. Plan your trip a few days ahead, you will save time and save money…
I’d encourage everyone to watch this amazing 19 minute video documenting astronauts’ life changing stories of seeing the Earth from the outside (aka a ‘Overview Effect’). The Overview Effect was first described by author Frank White in 1987 and is…
Ever wondered just how many of your favourite celebrities have served in the armed forces? Chances are that number is pretty low, especially when looking at young celebrities. If you’re a fan of older celebrities, however, the number of them…
There seems to be an app for every single thing you can think of these days, frankly, sometimes it’s a bit of overkill. It’s probably not strictly necessary to use an app to do everything from cooking to planning your…
Kitchen trends are changing once again, with an emphasis on compact, integrated appliances. Today we’ve chosen five kitchen appliances that we love both from a design point of view and what they can do in the kitchen. Francis Francis! Y1…
Embarking upon a voyage into the world of photography can be daunting, to say the least. As a complete novice, it’s difficult to know quite where to begin. The journey from beginner to becoming a skilled photographer can, however, be…
This is a poignant yet really cool infographic and video titled ‘cleaning the seas, one catch at a time’ which is all about recycling plastic and its huge importance to all of us. It provides some startling statistics on the sheer…
As huge fans of The Hobbit and of amazing art and crafts, we just had to share this amazing Hobbit Bonsai ‘trayscape’ created by artist and bonsai enthusiast Chris Guise from England. Called ‘Bag End Bonsai Trayscape’, Chris re-created the famous…
Big brother is watching! Showcasing the mind blowing ARGUS-IS, a 1.8 gigapixel military drone camera, part of a $18.5 million military contract awarded back in 2007. The DARPA-developed ARGUS-IS the highest resolution surveillance platform in the world, and, when mounted to…
Showcasing cool pictures from Yann Arthus-Bertrand, a French photographer, journalist, reporter and environmentalist whose photography from the air and his exhibition “Earth from the Air” has made him one of the most popular photographers of our times. Yann Arthus-Bertrand founded…
As cool hotel rooms go, this underwater room has to be one of the coolest in the world. If you ever wanted to sleep 20ft below the waves of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encased…
Whatever your opinion on graffiti, this collection of Star Wars graffiti art is pretty impressive. May the spray can be with you….sorry. …
Clouds come in many shapes and sizes are here we feature some amazing clouds that resemble images you will recognise. If like us you are fascinated with clouds then cloudappreciationsociety.org Cloud Book Recommendation If you are more interested in clouds…
Thunderbolt and lightning pictures, a collection of very cool photographs taken from photographers around the world. A selection of the coolest lightning storms caught on camera. Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of electricity, which typically occurs during thunderstorms, and…
Showcasing cool photos of amazing crop circles from around the world. Some of the best and most well known crop circles pictures have been created in England by a group called the They should call it ‘crop art’ rather than ‘crop circles’…
Showcasing video from Russian of a meteor which streaked across the sky in central Russia and caught on a car dashboard camera. The Russian Academy of Sciences estimates the meteor weighed about 10 tonnes and entered the Earth’s atmosphere at…
A stunning collection of the moon taken from photographers from all corners of our amazing planet. The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and the fifth largest satellite in the Solar System. The average centre-to-centre distance from the Earth to…
