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The last days of Juventus?

As the most dominant club in Italy fights for its record seventh straight league title, it is also fighting the forces of time.<p>TORINO, Italy -- On …

These Super Stylish Photos Show What Corporate America Looked Like in the 1970s

The times have changed.<p>Before open floor plans and "business casual" that's 80 percent casual, corporate America was held to a different standard. In the 1970s, photographer Susan Ressler entered tech companies, law firms, and record labels to document the people working there and their …

These Mesmerizing Images Of Athletes Reinvent Sports Photography

You need a keen artistic eye, 60 hours of work, and endless patience to create these stunning composites.<p>Photographer Pelle Cass is pioneering a fascinating way of capturing sports on camera. Instead of focusing on particular moments, he tries to catch everything that happens on one particular …

Viz Palette: The Ultimate Tool For Anyone Who Works With Color

Two data viz specialists at Netflix have published a new color analysis tool that anyone can use.<p>Humans are visual creatures, and today, when the national conversation is framed by data-driven topics like climate change, data security, and gerrymandering, data visualization has never been more …

The Airplane Saddle Is A Standing Seat For Super-Economy Flights

Howdy, pardner, please buckle your seatbelt and put your phone on airplane mode.<p>There’s nothing inherently bad about the design of the Skyrider 2.0, a new compact seat that allows airlines to fit more passengers in less space with a hypothetical super-economy class. Engineered by Italian aerospace …

Pedras Salgadas Park

Situated in a spa town in northern Portugal, the Pedras Salgadas Park incorporates itself into a centuries-old forest. The resort is made up of 13 …

Moto Rocker

Prepare your youngster for a two-wheeled future with the Moto Rocker. This whimsical take on the classic rocking horse replaces the equine with a …

Double Barrel Vaporizer

More than just a gimmick, the unique side-by-side design of the Double Barrel Vaporizer serves a purpose. Its shotgun-inspired layout allows for the …

Tiny timber meditation pavilion in Italy reconnects people to nature

In 2014, a tiny nomadic pavilion popped up on the shores of Italy’s stunning Stelvio National Park, inviting visitors to get back in touch with …

Spectacular Architecture Photography by Mathias Mattéo

Stunning architectural photographs by <b>Mathias Mattéo</b>, talented 27-year-old self-taught photographer, traveler and artist based in Brussels, Belgium. …

Freak Accident or Design Flaw? Diagram Explains Student's Accidental Death Inside His Parked Minivan

This is an awful story that automotive designers should take note of.<p>On Tuesday afternoon last week, 16-year-old student Kyle Plush went to his …

Smart Retractable Table

As a way to represent the social arena that is the Internet, Norwegian furniture designer Marcus Voraa crafted a flexible table. Thanks to a cranking …

Still-Secret Spain: 9 Fairy-Tale Towns Off the Tourist Track

For unspoiled nature, centuries-old architecture, and guaranteed tranquility, hole up in one of these postcard-perfect villages.<p>If you’ve been to …

Collages of Iconic Architecture Transformed Into Everyday Objects

It's not uncommon to happen upon works of architecture that resemble everyday objects. Sou Fujimoto even created an entire exhibition of …

Before Robert Louis Stevenson was famous, he was captivated by California. What better place for a scandalous liaison?

In the summer of 1879, an obscure Scottish author set out for California in pursuit of a married woman 10 years his senior. The three-week journey nearly killed him. And the shock and shame nearly killed his pious, Presbyterian parents in Edinburgh.<p>The author's name was Robert Louis Stevenson. He …

First It Was a Warm Coat. Now It's Hot Fashion.

Here's the marketing trick that made Canada Goose a status symbol.<p>Not long ago, I dashed off a quick email to Mickey Drexler, the former chief executive of J. Crew and perhaps the greatest merchant of his generation, to ask him if he had any thoughts about why Canada Goose overcoats had become so …

Remembering the Red Baron on the 100th Anniversary of His Death

How the name of WWI’s greatest ace stays alive even as the Great War is forgotten.<p>If you’re a fan of World War I films, 2017 was a big year, in the …

70 years of the Porsche Effect, from the 356 to the 919

Fila Is Relaunching Its Classic 'Mindblower' Sneaker With 47 Different Collaborations

The brand teamed up with a slew international influencers, brands, retailers, and tastemakers.<p>The Mindblower sneaker made its debut more than 20 years ago and caught eyes with its chunky shape and warped, asymmetrical logo. That was back in 1995, but as the cyclical nature of fashion would have it, …

Yamaha Brought Insanely Beautiful Bikes to the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

There’s always an anxious excitement when the official manufacturer motorcycle shows roll into town — brand new bikes, cutting-edge technology — it’s …

Dave Grohl invited a fan onstage and was blown away by the guy's performance

Dave Grohl probably just wanted to let a fan have a good time, but he got a lot more than he bargained for.<p>During Wednesday night's Foo Fighters show …

The Revolutionary Giant Ocean Cleanup Machine Is About To Set Sail

Boyan Slat dropped out of school to work on his design for a device that could collect the trillions of pieces of plastic floating in the ocean. After years of work, it’s ready to take its first voyage.<p>On a Wednesday afternoon in a sprawling lot on a former naval air station in Alameda, California, …

Strong Suit by Ilaria Urbinati Is the Red Carpet-Ready Style Flex You Can Actually Afford

The new capsule collection brings some serious tailoring at a not-so-serious price point.<p>Stylist Ilaria Urbinati spends her time dressing Hollywood A-listers like Donald Glover, Armie Hammer, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. These guys are the heavy hitters of the red carpet, and they can wear pretty …

The Best Chinos for Men, According to Style Editors and Male Models

There’s a strong case to be made for the chino: It’s a softer, more urbane cousin to khakis. (Technically, chinos don’t show any stitching, and are …

Physics Explains Why No One Can Beat the Freeze

The only thing I know about the Freeze is that no one can beat the Freeze (except with a generous head start). And he's awesome. In case you haven't …

An Inside Look at the World of McIntosh, Manhattan’s Most Exclusive Showroom

It’s a balmy afternoon on Lafayette Street in Manhattan’s artsy SoHo district. Just to the south, beyond Petrosino Square, is the old police …

19 Pictures That Are 100000% Definitely NOT Of Dogs

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Luxury travel guide Tuscany, Italy | CN Traveller

Places To Stay<p>Tuscany's ultimate party mansion<p>Boutique Hotels<p>Fabulous hotels for under £150 a night<p>Places To Stay<p>The most insanely romantic hotels in …

Exclusive first look: Inching closer to launch, TWA Hotel unveils room design

NEW YORK — Rotary dial phones. Iconic midcentury modern architecture. TaB sodas in the mini-bar.<p>If that sounds like it could be 1962, that’s by design. It’s all part of the DNA of the new TWA Hotel that’s set to open next year at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.<p>Anchored around the …

The 21 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Europe (as ranked by locals)

Bamberg is a city of breweries and churches, and frequently ranks among the most beautiful towns in Germany. It was erected on seven hills (a bit …