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Flying House from ‘Up’ Recreated in California
As part of a new National Geographic television series, a team of scientists, engineers and balloon pilots recreated the scene from the hit flick.
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Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic USBs
Each Flashkus is created from thin strips of recyclable cardboard, allowing for easy disk-labeling and the potential to recycle the body of the disk once you're done.
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Instagram and Stickygram Print Your iPhone Photography
iPhone photography apps like Instagram and Hipstamatic recreate a Polaroid-feel in our piccies.
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The new look Concrete Playground
We've nipped, tucked and delivered Concrete Playground to you in a shiny new package, re-imagining everything from the ground up.
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Thought Control Car Becomes a Reality
The technology of gaming and all your Back To The Future fantasies come together in the car driven by the power of your mind.
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Artsicle: An Original Artwork Rental Scheme
A new scheme running in New York let's you road test your art before you make a lifetime's commitment to it.
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The Best Places to Buy and Order Plants in Melbourne for 2024
There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Melbourne CBD for 2024
Some of the best small businesses in the city can be found in the CBD's laneways, alleys and arcades.
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Melbourne's Best Florists for Making Grand Gestures
There's nothing like a big, vibrant bunch of freshly-cut blooms to turn a frown upside down.
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Eight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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The Best New Melbourne Spaces of 2021
We've rounded up the most stunning buildings and venues unveiled in Melbourne this year.
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All the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session
Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.
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Six of This Year's Biggest Boxing Day Sales
Score up to 70 percent off wine, cruelty-free makeup and activewear at these online sales.
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Six of This Year's Biggest Black Friday Sales
Score up to 70 percent off reusable cups, homewares and sportswear at these online sales.
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Where To Shop Like a Local in and Around Brighton
These great bayside businesses are well worth a look in.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Footscray
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Lenovo Creates First Ever Eye-Controlled Computer
Blinking or being distracted by someone across the room could potentially lead to your documents closing unsaved, now that your eyes can control your computer.
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Kite-Powered Car Drives Across Australia
A unique take on raising environmental awareness involves a kite and a pair of German 'extreme sportsmen.'
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Breakup Notifier Normalises Your Facebook Stalking
The highly controversial new Facebook app is the one most likely to get you laid by someone on the rebound.
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