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 Wow. The Athabasca Glacier and Skywalk in the Columbia Icefield make you feel tiny. See how different they look from September to February! (Also, best graphics on their warning signs!)

FEATURED Wow. The Athabasca Glacier and Skywalk in the Columbia Icefield make you feel tiny. See how different they look from September to February! (Also, best graphics on their warning signs!)

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 Duchess Bake Shop & Provisions in Edmonton have become quite the pastry destination. Provisions offers an impressive selection of hard to find baking ingredients, tools, and cookbooks. Take a peek inside, and at their new cookbook!

FEATURED Duchess Bake Shop & Provisions in Edmonton have become quite the pastry destination. Provisions offers an impressive selection of hard to find baking ingredients, tools, and cookbooks. Take a peek inside, and at their new cookbook!

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...meanwhile...an short film capturing underwater marvels from Sandro Bocci.

VIDEO...meanwhile...an short film capturing underwater marvels from Sandro Bocci.

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Icewalk through Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park. Over and under the ice shelves (i crawled in there!), squeezing behind walls of ice and more to experience the inspiring ice formations. Bucket list worthy for sure.

FEATUREDIcewalk through Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park. Over and under the ice shelves (i crawled in there!), squeezing behind walls of ice and more to experience the inspiring ice formations. Bucket list worthy for sure.

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Hand Push Engraving With the Speitzer/Onglette Graver by Sam Alfano.

VIDEOHand Push Engraving With the Speitzer/Onglette Graver by Sam Alfano.

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 Oliver Apt Cutting Board Workshop in Edmonton! We hop in the studio with 3rd generation carpenter/designer, Landon Schedler, and make laminated, faceted, walnut and maple cutting boards. See how it's done.

FEATURED Oliver Apt Cutting Board Workshop in Edmonton! We hop in the studio with 3rd generation carpenter/designer, Landon Schedler, and make laminated, faceted, walnut and maple cutting boards. See how it's done.

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Paint. A Short Lego Film by Jon Rolph.

VIDEOPaint. A Short Lego Film by Jon Rolph.

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Edmonton Silver Skate Festival -The perfect intro to all things winter fun: dog sledding, ice skating on the frozen lake, snow sculptures, snow mazes and ice slides, live music, and so much more.

FEATUREDEdmonton Silver Skate Festival -The perfect intro to all things winter fun: dog sledding, ice skating on the frozen lake, snow sculptures, snow mazes and ice slides, live music, and so much more.

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Elk Island National Park is filled with Bison! (They also have adorable stress bison in their visitor's center) And it is just outside Edmonton! Incredible how many bison you can see even from the highway going through.

FEATUREDElk Island National Park is filled with Bison! (They also have adorable stress bison in their visitor's center) And it is just outside Edmonton! Incredible how many bison you can see even from the highway going through.

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Inspiration: YEG! Stepping off the plane for Part II of the NOTCOT Alberta Great Escape, Edmonton Airport has a stunning living wall and surprising displays at the baggage claim carousels!

FEATUREDInspiration: YEG! Stepping off the plane for Part II of the NOTCOT Alberta Great Escape, Edmonton Airport has a stunning living wall and surprising displays at the baggage claim carousels!

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Jolene Carlier's Popcorn Monsoon.

VIDEOJolene Carlier's Popcorn Monsoon.

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Paul Parker captures the flight paths of gulls over Cornwall with the echo effect.

VIDEOPaul Parker captures the flight paths of gulls over Cornwall with the echo effect.

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#NOTCOTinALBERTA - see part I: exploring fall with bucky! See some of the amazing sites and creatures we saw! Starting today is part II. We'll be in Alberta dog sledding, ice climbing, and more for a week! (Follow on instagram: @NOTlabs)

FEATURED#NOTCOTinALBERTA - see part I: exploring fall with bucky! See some of the amazing sites and creatures we saw! Starting today is part II. We'll be in Alberta dog sledding, ice climbing, and more for a week! (Follow on instagram: @NOTlabs)

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Flash it! Our NOTCOT In Plain Sight Collection of handmade (by me!) leather key chains and bag tags with subtle reflective stripes that POP when you flash them!

FEATUREDFlash it! Our NOTCOT In Plain Sight Collection of handmade (by me!) leather key chains and bag tags with subtle reflective stripes that POP when you flash them!

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Android: Friends Furever. Ridiculously adorable advert of unexpected animal friends. Bucky, the NOTpuppy, pops up and can't look away from the TV every time it comes on. How about your pets?

VIDEOAndroid: Friends Furever. Ridiculously adorable advert of unexpected animal friends. Bucky, the NOTpuppy, pops up and can't look away from the TV every time it comes on. How about your pets?

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Riding Light by Alphonse Swinehart is an animation that takes you on a realtime journey as light travels from the Sun to Jupiter.

VIDEORiding Light by Alphonse Swinehart is an animation that takes you on a realtime journey as light travels from the Sun to Jupiter.

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Trunk’s Alasdair + Jock create an engaging and joyful short for the mighty International Maritime Organization.

VIDEOTrunk’s Alasdair + Jock create an engaging and joyful short for the mighty International Maritime Organization.

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The NOTCOT In Plain Sight Collection of blacked out leather retroflectors! Black on black until you FLASH them (with a camera flash, car lights, etc.) Limited edition and handmade at NOTlabs from vegetable tanned leather.

FEATUREDThe NOTCOT In Plain Sight Collection of blacked out leather retroflectors! Black on black until you FLASH them (with a camera flash, car lights, etc.) Limited edition and handmade at NOTlabs from vegetable tanned leather.

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An Instagram look at what we've been up to (with more context) - peeks at This Is Ground leather organizer, Plumen bulb, IN.SEK concrete, apple ribbons, new stove, Baja research, NOTFZJ electronics and more!

FEATUREDAn Instagram look at what we've been up to (with more context) - peeks at This Is Ground leather organizer, Plumen bulb, IN.SEK concrete, apple ribbons, new stove, Baja research, NOTFZJ electronics and more!

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"LADIES"- Parisian Gentleman first tv commercial. "A world without Gentlemen is a world without Ladies." By DLV BBDO, Milan.

VIDEO"LADIES"- Parisian Gentleman first tv commercial. "A world without Gentlemen is a world without Ladies." By DLV BBDO, Milan.

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Slingshot Yogurt Protein Drinks - interesting packaging with a ring of toasted oats, chia seeds, and almond bits around the neck of the bottle. Just pour them in and shake it up.

FEATUREDSlingshot Yogurt Protein Drinks - interesting packaging with a ring of toasted oats, chia seeds, and almond bits around the neck of the bottle. Just pour them in and shake it up.

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How to find fulfilling work - a nice video from the School Of Life.

VIDEOHow to find fulfilling work - a nice video from the School Of Life.

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Breaching the Seawall, a modern love story animated by Adam Wells for the New York Times.

VIDEOBreaching the Seawall, a modern love story animated by Adam Wells for the New York Times.

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Rumpl Beer Blankets! Mini puffer blankets for your beers are some of the most unique swag I've seen in a while - Rumpl was giving them away at Outdoor Retailer.

FEATUREDRumpl Beer Blankets! Mini puffer blankets for your beers are some of the most unique swag I've seen in a while - Rumpl was giving them away at Outdoor Retailer.

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The Free Universal Construction Kit is currently at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in the Beautiful Users Exhibition!

FEATUREDThe Free Universal Construction Kit is currently at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in the Beautiful Users Exhibition!

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Kelly Denato's (@NoPunchBacks) #drinkanddraw has become one of my favorite things on Instagram! With a blank sketchbook page and a drink, she takes suggestions for what turns into stunning sketches!

FEATUREDKelly Denato's (@NoPunchBacks) #drinkanddraw has become one of my favorite things on Instagram! With a blank sketchbook page and a drink, she takes suggestions for what turns into stunning sketches!

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Randall Higgins: KillCameraman - Incredible Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Havoc Trailer! If you ever wondered how they get those kill cam shots...

VIDEORandall Higgins: KillCameraman - Incredible Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Havoc Trailer! If you ever wondered how they get those kill cam shots...

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Circulo de Oro 25 has stunning truncated cuboctahedron trophies! And Publicis Mexico won agency of the year in addition to 3 Gran Prix Awards and 9 Golds for the NESCAFÉ Alarm Cap project we did with them!

FEATUREDCirculo de Oro 25 has stunning truncated cuboctahedron trophies! And Publicis Mexico won agency of the year in addition to 3 Gran Prix Awards and 9 Golds for the NESCAFÉ Alarm Cap project we did with them!

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NOTCOT Inspiration in DTLA + Silver Lake. From this flying machine-esque Oyster Gourmet spot to driving in the iconic LA Aqueduct to going to the Kings/Rangers NHL game to shopping the new Mission Workshop and Shinola and much more!

FEATUREDNOTCOT Inspiration in DTLA + Silver Lake. From this flying machine-esque Oyster Gourmet spot to driving in the iconic LA Aqueduct to going to the Kings/Rangers NHL game to shopping the new Mission Workshop and Shinola and much more!

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AXE White Label Ads... "Who you are says it all" - There's the Hotel, Pool, and Knife ads - and they all begin with a woman asking, "Who is this guy?" as the possibilities unfold...

VIDEOAXE White Label Ads... "Who you are says it all" - There's the Hotel, Pool, and Knife ads - and they all begin with a woman asking, "Who is this guy?" as the possibilities unfold...

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Moss Ring! And a mini update on all things NOTCOT...

FEATUREDMoss Ring! And a mini update on all things NOTCOT...

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The Nest Express - A gondola at Squaw Valley has been turned into an adorably cozy, woody, cabin of sorts.

VIDEOThe Nest Express - A gondola at Squaw Valley has been turned into an adorably cozy, woody, cabin of sorts.

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Projections in the Forest, by artists Friedrich van Schoor and Tarek Mawad, imagines what plants, mushrooms, and even frogs might look like if they were bioluminescent.

VIDEOProjections in the Forest, by artists Friedrich van Schoor and Tarek Mawad, imagines what plants, mushrooms, and even frogs might look like if they were bioluminescent.

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DIS \ CONNECT by Doug Hindson, a semi-satirical coming of age story told by handmade wooden puppets.

VIDEODIS \ CONNECT by Doug Hindson, a semi-satirical coming of age story told by handmade wooden puppets.

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Sarah Horne - IKEA’s Children’s Illustrator in Residence! From drawings superimposed over IKEA catalog graphics, IKEA brings her on to inspire kids in store!

VIDEOSarah Horne - IKEA’s Children’s Illustrator in Residence! From drawings superimposed over IKEA catalog graphics, IKEA brings her on to inspire kids in store!

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John Edmark's 3D printed Fibonacci Zoetrope Sculptures are designed to animate when spun under a strobe light. The rotation speed is synchronized to the strobe so that one flash occurs every time the sculpture turns 137.5º—the golden angle.

VIDEOJohn Edmark's 3D printed Fibonacci Zoetrope Sculptures are designed to animate when spun under a strobe light. The rotation speed is synchronized to the strobe so that one flash occurs every time the sculpture turns 137.5º—the golden angle.

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Disney Research BeachBot - this autonomous little turtle-bot will draw large scale images in the sand for you. (Definitely looks easier than what Land Rover just did!)

VIDEODisney Research BeachBot - this autonomous little turtle-bot will draw large scale images in the sand for you. (Definitely looks easier than what Land Rover just did!)

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McDonald's Archenemies Ad is adorably illustrated

VIDEOMcDonald's Archenemies Ad is adorably illustrated

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Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury In Motion Research Vehicle - a preview of how the self-driving car of the future could become a platform for communication and interaction.

VIDEOMercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury In Motion Research Vehicle - a preview of how the self-driving car of the future could become a platform for communication and interaction.

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The story of Irish designers Cian and Acky who make up designgoat and the inspiration behind their design. The project, commissioned by Jameson, was to design and create a clock.

VIDEOThe story of Irish designers Cian and Acky who make up designgoat and the inspiration behind their design. The project, commissioned by Jameson, was to design and create a clock.

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Land Rover goes back to the Red Wharf Bay in Anglesey where the first idea of a Land Rover was drawn in the sand, only this time they use 6 Land Rovers to draw one that is 1km! This is just the start of their year of the Defender.

VIDEOLand Rover goes back to the Red Wharf Bay in Anglesey where the first idea of a Land Rover was drawn in the sand, only this time they use 6 Land Rovers to draw one that is 1km! This is just the start of their year of the Defender.

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In this Canadian Jeep Cherokee ad they transform a street in Vancouver into a forest and mountain river. They brought in a million pounds of boulders, rocks and sand, 80 trees, and even two wolves.

VIDEOIn this Canadian Jeep Cherokee ad they transform a street in Vancouver into a forest and mountain river. They brought in a million pounds of boulders, rocks and sand, 80 trees, and even two wolves.

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2005-2015 = Decade I of NOTCOT! Can you believe it's been 10 years?!?!?! On to NOTCOT Decade II...

FEATURED2005-2015 = Decade I of NOTCOT! Can you believe it's been 10 years?!?!?! On to NOTCOT Decade II...

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CYGNUS Immersive Light Installation Performance for MARKA 2014. Four teams, set out together to explore constellation Cygnus, the Swan, home to Cygnus X-1, galactic X-ray source believed to be a stellar mass black hole.

VIDEOCYGNUS Immersive Light Installation Performance for MARKA 2014. Four teams, set out together to explore constellation Cygnus, the Swan, home to Cygnus X-1, galactic X-ray source believed to be a stellar mass black hole.

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"Outdo You in 2015 with Nike+" - Beautiful campaign from Nike and French illustrator-director McBess. Stunning video. And they even created 100,000 customized videos for Nike+ users!

VIDEO"Outdo You in 2015 with Nike+" - Beautiful campaign from Nike and French illustrator-director McBess. Stunning video. And they even created 100,000 customized videos for Nike+ users!

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Enormous Concrete Cowries! 'Shell' by Melik Ohanian at Galerie Chantal Crousel spotted at Miami Art Basel. (Thanks, @GrayShape!)

FEATUREDEnormous Concrete Cowries! 'Shell' by Melik Ohanian at Galerie Chantal Crousel spotted at Miami Art Basel. (Thanks, @GrayShape!)

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'What We Eat When We Eat Alone' - the video for this book by Deborah Madison is adorably fascinating. What do YOU eat alone?

VIDEO'What We Eat When We Eat Alone' - the video for this book by Deborah Madison is adorably fascinating. What do YOU eat alone?

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Glico Crisp Concert! A delicious holiday surprise from the makers of Pocky, Caplico, Bitte, Pretz and more  - turn the sound of snacks into quite the warehouse holiday performance!

VIDEOGlico Crisp Concert! A delicious holiday surprise from the makers of Pocky, Caplico, Bitte, Pretz and more - turn the sound of snacks into quite the warehouse holiday performance!

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Biolite - from the CampStove that doesn't need fuel and charges your devices, to the KettlePot it perfectly nests into, to the add on Portable Grill ... beyond their functionalities, the packaging and design details are beautifully minimal.

FEATUREDBiolite - from the CampStove that doesn't need fuel and charges your devices, to the KettlePot it perfectly nests into, to the add on Portable Grill ... beyond their functionalities, the packaging and design details are beautifully minimal.

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A peek into LA Architecture - the the iconic (and film and music video famous) Sheats Goldstein residence by John Lautner, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and the North Faring residence with Cadillac.

FEATUREDA peek into LA Architecture - the the iconic (and film and music video famous) Sheats Goldstein residence by John Lautner, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and the North Faring residence with Cadillac.

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How to Block Someone On Facebook... and other short "how to" videos from Facebook that are adorably amusing and well crafted.

VIDEOHow to Block Someone On Facebook... and other short "how to" videos from Facebook that are adorably amusing and well crafted.

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Inspired Light by Infiniti  starring the QX70S Elite Sport. This light painting piece uses cars as both tools & canvas, and is stunningly mesmerizing. I've watched it again and again to see the way the light dances.

VIDEOInspired Light by Infiniti starring the QX70S Elite Sport. This light painting piece uses cars as both tools & canvas, and is stunningly mesmerizing. I've watched it again and again to see the way the light dances.

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Jaust - "We Need a New Life" - This music video is a peek into the lives of slot car racers in the Los Angeles underground.

VIDEOJaust - "We Need a New Life" - This music video is a peek into the lives of slot car racers in the Los Angeles underground.

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A cautionary tale about a not so distant future, where industrial robots flee the assembly line to live in the woods.

VIDEOA cautionary tale about a not so distant future, where industrial robots flee the assembly line to live in the woods.

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CounterSpy by Dynamighty is beautiful. A 2.5D ( between 2D and 3D) cold war side scroller that is now on PS4, PS3, PS Vita, iOS, and Android. (I love it on a huge screen so you can see all of the amazing graphics details!)

VIDEOCounterSpy by Dynamighty is beautiful. A 2.5D ( between 2D and 3D) cold war side scroller that is now on PS4, PS3, PS Vita, iOS, and Android. (I love it on a huge screen so you can see all of the amazing graphics details!)

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Who the fuck is El Solitario? by Juan Rayos x evasèe. "Call it destiny, guts, karma or life but there is some people whose fate is sealed and in an inexorable way are intended to join and create. This is the story of an inevitable meeting of the minds..."

VIDEOWho the fuck is El Solitario? by Juan Rayos x evasèe. "Call it destiny, guts, karma or life but there is some people whose fate is sealed and in an inexorable way are intended to join and create. This is the story of an inevitable meeting of the minds..."

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c-LITH: Carbon Fiber Architectural Units -  Glen Wilcox and Anca Trandafirescu test new ways of fabricating architecture with strands of carbon fiber. Building a structure that is extremely lightweight and strong.

VIDEOc-LITH: Carbon Fiber Architectural Units - Glen Wilcox and Anca Trandafirescu test new ways of fabricating architecture with strands of carbon fiber. Building a structure that is extremely lightweight and strong.

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On a snowy night, Volkswagen put a camera on the wheel of a Tiguan. The light effect was so beautiful,  they made a commercial out of it.

VIDEOOn a snowy night, Volkswagen put a camera on the wheel of a Tiguan. The light effect was so beautiful, they made a commercial out of it.

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Trunk's Alasdair + Jock create a great 30 sec spot for Coca-Cola USA.

VIDEOTrunk's Alasdair + Jock create a great 30 sec spot for Coca-Cola USA.

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Amazing Japanese Fried Shrimp commercial/video - the machine they concoct is incredible in slow motion. DOCOMO's 3 Second Cooking spot promotes the speed of their Full LTE service.

VIDEOAmazing Japanese Fried Shrimp commercial/video - the machine they concoct is incredible in slow motion. DOCOMO's 3 Second Cooking spot promotes the speed of their Full LTE service.

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The invisible made visible. Infectious bacteria from vegetables, dishcloths and chopping boards grew into a genuinely dirty campaign with simple tips to prevent getting infected and food poisoned.

VIDEOThe invisible made visible. Infectious bacteria from vegetables, dishcloths and chopping boards grew into a genuinely dirty campaign with simple tips to prevent getting infected and food poisoned.

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Break Bar! It's what happens when Cool Hunting brings Dandelion Chocolate x Snarkitecture together. Limited to 500 pieces of small batch 70% chocolate made from Maya Mountain beans where 5 have a magic White Ticket inside...

FEATUREDBreak Bar! It's what happens when Cool Hunting brings Dandelion Chocolate x Snarkitecture together. Limited to 500 pieces of small batch 70% chocolate made from Maya Mountain beans where 5 have a magic White Ticket inside...

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A Brief History of Graphics by Stuart Brown details the rise of computer graphics in the gaming industry. From rudimentary polygons to immersive 3D environments, video games continue to push the boundaries of graphics.

VIDEOA Brief History of Graphics by Stuart Brown details the rise of computer graphics in the gaming industry. From rudimentary polygons to immersive 3D environments, video games continue to push the boundaries of graphics.

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The workoutcomputer,  a computer whose keyboard is made with punching bags from Desiree Heiss and Ines Kaag of the design studio Bless.

VIDEOThe workoutcomputer, a computer whose keyboard is made with punching bags from Desiree Heiss and Ines Kaag of the design studio Bless.

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Carnivora Gardinum, time lapse footage of carnivorous plants in action from Chris Field.

VIDEOCarnivora Gardinum, time lapse footage of carnivorous plants in action from Chris Field.

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For a look inside the every day inspirations of NOTCOT...

FEATUREDFor a look inside the every day inspirations of NOTCOT...

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The ultimate modular drawer system for your truck/SUV. ARB Outback Solutions Modular Roller Drawers have transformed the organization of the NOTFZJ80! The drawers roll out, the tops roll out for easy access, and the sides fit perfectly.

FEATUREDThe ultimate modular drawer system for your truck/SUV. ARB Outback Solutions Modular Roller Drawers have transformed the organization of the NOTFZJ80! The drawers roll out, the tops roll out for easy access, and the sides fit perfectly.

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Beautiful ad for Wildlife Aid "Saving Harry".

VIDEOBeautiful ad for Wildlife Aid "Saving Harry".

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Cymatics by Nigel Stanford visualizes audio frequencies through a series of experiments. The chladni plate with salt on it produces stunning patterns as the metal resonates with the notes from the music.

VIDEOCymatics by Nigel Stanford visualizes audio frequencies through a series of experiments. The chladni plate with salt on it produces stunning patterns as the metal resonates with the notes from the music.

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A look at the Noruko method of Kokeshi doll-making.

VIDEOA look at the Noruko method of Kokeshi doll-making.

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Impressive holiday cookie decoration from Amber Spiegel complete with tiny reindeer.

VIDEOImpressive holiday cookie decoration from Amber Spiegel complete with tiny reindeer.

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Reactvertising - hilarious satirical video of an ad agency that responds to everything in real time... "super fucking fast content production"... "you don't think, you just go." by John St.

VIDEOReactvertising - hilarious satirical video of an ad agency that responds to everything in real time... "super fucking fast content production"... "you don't think, you just go." by John St.

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Ojai, CA - a peek into Summer Camp in an old gas station, FIG down a vine covered path, and picnic store, Tipple & Ramble! My favorite finds while popping into Ojai yesterday!

FEATUREDOjai, CA - a peek into Summer Camp in an old gas station, FIG down a vine covered path, and picnic store, Tipple & Ramble! My favorite finds while popping into Ojai yesterday!

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Chevy Truck Guys - Three great ads from a fake Truck Guy Deodorant, to Trucking Up a guy's dating profile, to a Truck Guy vs. Car Guy Focus Group...

VIDEOChevy Truck Guys - Three great ads from a fake Truck Guy Deodorant, to Trucking Up a guy's dating profile, to a Truck Guy vs. Car Guy Focus Group...

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A video portrait by Patrick Peris of the artist Steve Spazuk who paints with fire.

VIDEOA video portrait by Patrick Peris of the artist Steve Spazuk who paints with fire.

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Air NZ have partnered with BBC6 Music DJ Gilles Peterson to launch a new Trans-Atlantic online radio show, which will showcase the best of both Los Angeles and London’s thriving music scenes.

VIDEOAir NZ have partnered with BBC6 Music DJ Gilles Peterson to launch a new Trans-Atlantic online radio show, which will showcase the best of both Los Angeles and London’s thriving music scenes.

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Cata Sopros is an interactive sound installation. A collective musical instrument made from paper windmills that transform the users’ breath into sounds.

VIDEOCata Sopros is an interactive sound installation. A collective musical instrument made from paper windmills that transform the users’ breath into sounds.

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The Original Grab Bag - you just don't know what you're going to get, so peek at what they curated for NOTCOT! So many great products, experiences, and deliciousness!

FEATUREDThe Original Grab Bag - you just don't know what you're going to get, so peek at what they curated for NOTCOT! So many great products, experiences, and deliciousness!

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Google Streetview mounts the camera on a Camel! Explore Liwa with Google Maps from Google Arabia.

VIDEOGoogle Streetview mounts the camera on a Camel! Explore Liwa with Google Maps from Google Arabia.

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This new video from LEGO Technic shows the lengths the world’s largest toy maker’s design team were prepared to go to in order to perfect their latest mini marvels.

VIDEOThis new video from LEGO Technic shows the lengths the world’s largest toy maker’s design team were prepared to go to in order to perfect their latest mini marvels.

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100% Norway by the Bergen Academy of Art and Design at Tent London was a definite standout with its playful wooden designs - from this elephant stool  to a collapsible playhouse, beautiful stool, canned hiking happiness, and more.

FEATURED100% Norway by the Bergen Academy of Art and Design at Tent London was a definite standout with its playful wooden designs - from this elephant stool to a collapsible playhouse, beautiful stool, canned hiking happiness, and more.

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Up close with Poligon's chemically etched magnetic metal sheet creatures that you fold together by hand at Designjuntion 2014. From elephants and gorillas to their latest line of insects!

FEATUREDUp close with Poligon's chemically etched magnetic metal sheet creatures that you fold together by hand at Designjuntion 2014. From elephants and gorillas to their latest line of insects!

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Nomadix Universal Towel - the most stylish and versatile pack towel. It's ready for beach, camping, yoga, and more - 100% recycled, lightweight, quick drying, and fun prints!

FEATUREDNomadix Universal Towel - the most stylish and versatile pack towel. It's ready for beach, camping, yoga, and more - 100% recycled, lightweight, quick drying, and fun prints!

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After seeing stores filled with Japanese Wax Food Models for displays and the varying quality/realism. It's incredible to see this video of how they are made! Trippy.

FEATUREDAfter seeing stores filled with Japanese Wax Food Models for displays and the varying quality/realism. It's incredible to see this video of how they are made! Trippy.

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Beautiful Chemical reactions by L2 Molecule.

VIDEOBeautiful Chemical reactions by L2 Molecule.

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 Sounds of Paragliding by director Shams and sound engineer Thibaut Darscotte.

VIDEO Sounds of Paragliding by director Shams and sound engineer Thibaut Darscotte.

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“Michael Murphy, whose assault rifle made from 1200 ping pong balls we posted last year, is back with another suspended installation, Gun Country, 130 toy guns on the roof of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art in Grand Rapids, MI.

VIDEO“Michael Murphy, whose assault rifle made from 1200 ping pong balls we posted last year, is back with another suspended installation, Gun Country, 130 toy guns on the roof of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art in Grand Rapids, MI.

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NORWAY - A Time-Lapse Adventure. This is a time-lapse video resulting from a 15,000 km road trip. The journey has covered all of Norway’s 19 counties, from the far south to the Russian border in the Northeast.

VIDEONORWAY - A Time-Lapse Adventure. This is a time-lapse video resulting from a 15,000 km road trip. The journey has covered all of Norway’s 19 counties, from the far south to the Russian border in the Northeast.

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The Holeman & Finch Burger actually surpasses the hype. Wow. Adventures with Cadillac brought us to Atlanta to experience Chef Linton Hopkins' Holeman & Finch and Restaurant Eugene. Such a delicious experience!

FEATUREDThe Holeman & Finch Burger actually surpasses the hype. Wow. Adventures with Cadillac brought us to Atlanta to experience Chef Linton Hopkins' Holeman & Finch and Restaurant Eugene. Such a delicious experience!

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stepsequencer by schnellebuntebilder. It’s not the music that triggers dance, it‘s the dance that creates music!

VIDEOstepsequencer by schnellebuntebilder. It’s not the music that triggers dance, it‘s the dance that creates music!

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A fleet of flying quadcopters dance in this video by Cirque du Soleil, ETH Zurich, and Verity Studios.

VIDEOA fleet of flying quadcopters dance in this video by Cirque du Soleil, ETH Zurich, and Verity Studios.

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Following nomad photographer Kevin Russ through the Alaskan wilds.

VIDEOFollowing nomad photographer Kevin Russ through the Alaskan wilds.

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Mongolia from the back of a Golden Eagle. David De Vleeschauwer and Debbie Pappyn travel to Mongolia to capture the point of view of a golden eagle as he soars over the Altai Mountains.

VIDEOMongolia from the back of a Golden Eagle. David De Vleeschauwer and Debbie Pappyn travel to Mongolia to capture the point of view of a golden eagle as he soars over the Altai Mountains.

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The Missing Scarf by Eoin Duffy and narrated by George Takei.

VIDEOThe Missing Scarf by Eoin Duffy and narrated by George Takei.

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The electric powered wakeboard from RADINN.

VIDEOThe electric powered wakeboard from RADINN.

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Stefaan du Pont of MadebySDPNT gives new life to beautiful but broken camera lenses that have captured hundreds of thousands of memories.

VIDEOStefaan du Pont of MadebySDPNT gives new life to beautiful but broken camera lenses that have captured hundreds of thousands of memories.

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The Hiut Denim Co 'tech hacked' shop window using Conductive Ink technology to tell the story of the brand.

VIDEOThe Hiut Denim Co 'tech hacked' shop window using Conductive Ink technology to tell the story of the brand.

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To show off the movement of the new Gillette Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology, we asked Son Lux to compose an original piece of music and play it on a piano rigged with the razors.

VIDEOTo show off the movement of the new Gillette Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology, we asked Son Lux to compose an original piece of music and play it on a piano rigged with the razors.

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A 'visual sound' experiment for We Need Nothing to Collide by Russ Chimes. All effects are in-camera, created using a projector and custom software.

VIDEOA 'visual sound' experiment for We Need Nothing to Collide by Russ Chimes. All effects are in-camera, created using a projector and custom software.

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Beautiful Scotland by John Duncan shot on a DJI Phantom 2 with a Gopro 3+ (with FPV).

VIDEOBeautiful Scotland by John Duncan shot on a DJI Phantom 2 with a Gopro 3+ (with FPV).

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Ever seen a volcano erupt in slow motion? What about one made of food? With the help of British food director, Carl Warner, we created a video for the Chili Con Queso burrito that overflows with flavor and originality.

VIDEOEver seen a volcano erupt in slow motion? What about one made of food? With the help of British food director, Carl Warner, we created a video for the Chili Con Queso burrito that overflows with flavor and originality.

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Hands on with the limited edition Nike Flyknit Puzzle Box by Ryan Gander in collaboration with The THING Quarterly. This wooden puzzle box is inspired by nature, flyknits, japanese puzzle boxes, and the Fibonacci sequence.

FEATUREDHands on with the limited edition Nike Flyknit Puzzle Box by Ryan Gander in collaboration with The THING Quarterly. This wooden puzzle box is inspired by nature, flyknits, japanese puzzle boxes, and the Fibonacci sequence.

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COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey Visual Effects Making Of. Beautiful making of video from BUF visual effects.

VIDEOCOSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey Visual Effects Making Of. Beautiful making of video from BUF visual effects.

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Rotating mirrored air foils, disobedient objects, Shakespeare and other highlights from the V&A during this year's London Design Festival.

FEATUREDRotating mirrored air foils, disobedient objects, Shakespeare and other highlights from the V&A during this year's London Design Festival.

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Technofrolics uses moving magnets and iron dust to create this 3D display that can be programmed for different visual effects.

VIDEOTechnofrolics uses moving magnets and iron dust to create this 3D display that can be programmed for different visual effects.

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The Oregon and Northern California Coast - our road trip home lead to fun breweries, stunning coastline, driving on the beach, hiking down to a Redwood Grove, the Tillamook Cheese Factory, IPA beer jellies, and more!

FEATUREDThe Oregon and Northern California Coast - our road trip home lead to fun breweries, stunning coastline, driving on the beach, hiking down to a Redwood Grove, the Tillamook Cheese Factory, IPA beer jellies, and more!

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Defy Bags Otis Dog Collar (on Bucky!) - complete with AustriAlpin Cobra Load Bearing Quick-Release Buckle, which can support 2,000 lbs. These are the same solid steel & brass imported buckles used by U.S. Special Forces.

FEATUREDDefy Bags Otis Dog Collar (on Bucky!) - complete with AustriAlpin Cobra Load Bearing Quick-Release Buckle, which can support 2,000 lbs. These are the same solid steel & brass imported buckles used by U.S. Special Forces.

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Alexander McQueen teamed up with Japanese artist Yoshiyasu Tamura, by turning Angry Bunny – which appeared in the spring/summer 2014 collections – into a samurai.

VIDEOAlexander McQueen teamed up with Japanese artist Yoshiyasu Tamura, by turning Angry Bunny – which appeared in the spring/summer 2014 collections – into a samurai.

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#58329
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8 Days in 100 Instagrams! Alberta, Canada: from the border to Waterton to Calgary to Canmore to Banff to Jasper to Beakerhead to Drumheller and more... the moments that excited me in real time in one big scroll!

FEATURED8 Days in 100 Instagrams! Alberta, Canada: from the border to Waterton to Calgary to Canmore to Banff to Jasper to Beakerhead to Drumheller and more... the moments that excited me in real time in one big scroll!

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Tiny stainless steel toolsets as jewelry from Whitebeam Studio. The tiny tools come in sets ranging from sous chef to GTA and come in their own tiny toolboxes.

FEATUREDTiny stainless steel toolsets as jewelry from Whitebeam Studio. The tiny tools come in sets ranging from sous chef to GTA and come in their own tiny toolboxes.

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The Nutcracker from Roger Arquer. This nut hammer lets you smash shells open without making a mess.

VIDEOThe Nutcracker from Roger Arquer. This nut hammer lets you smash shells open without making a mess.

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#58298
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Smart's dancing traffic light that turns the dance moves of passerbys into a more entertaining red man. Part of the WhatAreYouFOR campaign.

VIDEOSmart's dancing traffic light that turns the dance moves of passerbys into a more entertaining red man. Part of the WhatAreYouFOR campaign.

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Form Follows Sound, making  percussion from basalt by Roy Yahalomi.

VIDEOForm Follows Sound, making percussion from basalt by Roy Yahalomi.

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#58288
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Charring whisky barrels by flamethrower, walking into a storm of whisky, sipping whisky with glacial ice and an all signing, all dancing feast for Symphony in Blue with Johnnie Walker.

FEATUREDCharring whisky barrels by flamethrower, walking into a storm of whisky, sipping whisky with glacial ice and an all signing, all dancing feast for Symphony in Blue with Johnnie Walker.

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The Diatomist, a documentary by Matthew Killip about Kalus Kemp, a master of the Victorian art of diatom arrangement.

VIDEOThe Diatomist, a documentary by Matthew Killip about Kalus Kemp, a master of the Victorian art of diatom arrangement.

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Hotel Arts, Calgary makes the most artistic fruit + chocolate welcome treats! They also spoil your dog (biscotti, dog bed, + toy!)... and their newly redone interiors include some amazing design details - love the lamp/dressers!

FEATUREDHotel Arts, Calgary makes the most artistic fruit + chocolate welcome treats! They also spoil your dog (biscotti, dog bed, + toy!)... and their newly redone interiors include some amazing design details - love the lamp/dressers!

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Swing Time installation by Höweler + Yoon Architecture, Boston

VIDEOSwing Time installation by Höweler + Yoon Architecture, Boston

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Suspended Cardboard Boxes Installation by Zimoun & Hannes Zweifel at Mannheimer Kunstverein.

VIDEOSuspended Cardboard Boxes Installation by Zimoun & Hannes Zweifel at Mannheimer Kunstverein.

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James Victore takes us on a type safari of New York City.

VIDEOJames Victore takes us on a type safari of New York City.

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Inspiration: Glacier Water BLUES ~ are unlike any blues i've ever seen. Exploring Banff and Jasper in Alberta, these amazing colors made us stop at every lake, creek, waterfall we could fit in. A new favorite color perhaps?

FEATUREDInspiration: Glacier Water BLUES ~ are unlike any blues i've ever seen. Exploring Banff and Jasper in Alberta, these amazing colors made us stop at every lake, creek, waterfall we could fit in. A new favorite color perhaps?

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Beakerhead 2014 Calgary, Alberta - A smash up of art, science, and engineering! We experienced a discoball on a crane, an inflatable living room, interactive/3D printed Absolut installations, a rideable hippo, a flame shooting octopus and more…

FEATUREDBeakerhead 2014 Calgary, Alberta - A smash up of art, science, and engineering! We experienced a discoball on a crane, an inflatable living room, interactive/3D printed Absolut installations, a rideable hippo, a flame shooting octopus and more…

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Birdsong with Found Feather by Martin Smith Studio filmed by Bikeshed Digital Media.

VIDEOBirdsong with Found Feather by Martin Smith Studio filmed by Bikeshed Digital Media.

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The ANIMALS in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canda! We saw Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (the horns!), Elk (unbelievable rack), Mountain Goats (babies!), Black Bears (cubs!), Canadian Geese, and some monster crows.

FEATUREDThe ANIMALS in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canda! We saw Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (the horns!), Elk (unbelievable rack), Mountain Goats (babies!), Black Bears (cubs!), Canadian Geese, and some monster crows.

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Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. That glacier blue water rushes down with such force around the island, down the drop off, and around the bend. See tiny Shawn + Bucky for scale! Also amazing tree roots!

FEATUREDSunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. That glacier blue water rushes down with such force around the island, down the drop off, and around the bend. See tiny Shawn + Bucky for scale! Also amazing tree roots!

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The 'Adcetris' ball machine sculpture by Creative Machines depicts the journey of the antibody drug conjugate (ADC) through the bloodstream, its binding with a cell-surface receptor, and how it enters a cell to attack the cancer.

VIDEOThe 'Adcetris' ball machine sculpture by Creative Machines depicts the journey of the antibody drug conjugate (ADC) through the bloodstream, its binding with a cell-surface receptor, and how it enters a cell to attack the cancer.

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Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. WOW. I still can't believe the blue color of the glacier lake water. And the chipmunks are so friendly they even come right up to dogs. Beyond breathtaking!!!

FEATUREDMoraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. WOW. I still can't believe the blue color of the glacier lake water. And the chipmunks are so friendly they even come right up to dogs. Beyond breathtaking!!!

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Mount Engadine Lodge by the Spray Lakes in Alberta is MAGICAL! This swiss inspired chalet treats you like family, feeds you well, and isn't joking about the abundance of moose/wildlife sightings... and the perfect place to get snowed in.

FEATUREDMount Engadine Lodge by the Spray Lakes in Alberta is MAGICAL! This swiss inspired chalet treats you like family, feeds you well, and isn't joking about the abundance of moose/wildlife sightings... and the perfect place to get snowed in.

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Power of Optics, a Rube Goldberg machine created for Hikari, high-speed optical internet that uses light and magnifying glasses.

VIDEOPower of Optics, a Rube Goldberg machine created for Hikari, high-speed optical internet that uses light and magnifying glasses.

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Canmore, Alberta is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots so far. Especially their Quarry Lake Park with the Off Leash Dog Park. Look at the VIEWS. Amazing both in sun and snow... and such nice people and fun big dogs each time we go.

FEATUREDCanmore, Alberta is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots so far. Especially their Quarry Lake Park with the Off Leash Dog Park. Look at the VIEWS. Amazing both in sun and snow... and such nice people and fun big dogs each time we go.

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The Uncommons store in Calgary, Alberta. A must stop, i'm blown away by how much good local design is there in addition to a lot of NOTCOT favorites. Fun art, edibles, accessories, gifts, and more. See what caught my eye.

FEATUREDThe Uncommons store in Calgary, Alberta. A must stop, i'm blown away by how much good local design is there in addition to a lot of NOTCOT favorites. Fun art, edibles, accessories, gifts, and more. See what caught my eye.

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Heading into Alberta, Canada - first stop: Waterton Lakes National Park! A peek at the stunning views, lake hikes, bison paddock (you can drive around in it!), and our tree nestled camp site.

FEATUREDHeading into Alberta, Canada - first stop: Waterton Lakes National Park! A peek at the stunning views, lake hikes, bison paddock (you can drive around in it!), and our tree nestled camp site.

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Wired take a look at how a Crayola Crayon is made in Process Crayola.

VIDEOWired take a look at how a Crayola Crayon is made in Process Crayola.

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Highlights from the 3D Print Show in London, including printing with plants, printing food and more.

FEATUREDHighlights from the 3D Print Show in London, including printing with plants, printing food and more.

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Frank Howarth creates stop motions of the creation of his creations in wood.

VIDEOFrank Howarth creates stop motions of the creation of his creations in wood.

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Inspiration exploring from LA to Yellowstone National Park to roadside bison to cocktail pasties to Glacier National Park to camping at Bowman Lake and cruising the magnificent Getting To The Sun Road... and everything in between!

FEATUREDInspiration exploring from LA to Yellowstone National Park to roadside bison to cocktail pasties to Glacier National Park to camping at Bowman Lake and cruising the magnificent Getting To The Sun Road... and everything in between!

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Alex Gendler explains how languages evolve with illustrations from Igor Coric from Ted Ed.

VIDEOAlex Gendler explains how languages evolve with illustrations from Igor Coric from Ted Ed.

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Impossible. Despite the deep and complex chemistry of analog instant film, with new meaning, it has returned to our lives. Turning light into images, if not ingenious, is then the simple joy of watching magic develop.

VIDEOImpossible. Despite the deep and complex chemistry of analog instant film, with new meaning, it has returned to our lives. Turning light into images, if not ingenious, is then the simple joy of watching magic develop.

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Herman Miller's "Workers are Shoppers" campaign, illustrated by Daniel Carlsten and animated by Dress Code.

VIDEOHerman Miller's "Workers are Shoppers" campaign, illustrated by Daniel Carlsten and animated by Dress Code.

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The Hat Maker by Dean Bradshaw.

VIDEOThe Hat Maker by Dean Bradshaw.

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#58178
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The NOTFZJ80, Bucky, Shawn, and I are headed north to Alberta, Canada! to follow in real time, see the NOTlabs Instagram. So far thru NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, and now we’re back in Montana and heading up into Glacier National Park…

FEATUREDThe NOTFZJ80, Bucky, Shawn, and I are headed north to Alberta, Canada! to follow in real time, see the NOTlabs Instagram. So far thru NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, and now we’re back in Montana and heading up into Glacier National Park…

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Time To Play Ball, a Nike-style ad for Temptations Tumblers cat treats.

VIDEOTime To Play Ball, a Nike-style ad for Temptations Tumblers cat treats.

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#58153
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Turns out not all animals are a fan of drones. This ram knocked a drone out of the air, then chased the photographer, Buddhanz1.

VIDEOTurns out not all animals are a fan of drones. This ram knocked a drone out of the air, then chased the photographer, Buddhanz1.

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Perspective. Making Art New York with Brooklyn's Zaria Forman who creates large pastels of the Earth's shifting landscapes.

VIDEOPerspective. Making Art New York with Brooklyn's Zaria Forman who creates large pastels of the Earth's shifting landscapes.

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Eye know, an independent film from Hiroshi Kondo (STNW).

VIDEOEye know, an independent film from Hiroshi Kondo (STNW).

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