Vincze Miklós, Author at Gizmodo

These Are the Narrowest Houses in the World

These houses are perfect examples of making do with what you’ve got — even if it’s a really, really narrow plot of land. The Hollensbury Spite House in Alexandria, Virginia The 7 ft (2.1 m) wide house was built in 1830. (via Patricia Barden and Adam Fagen) The 10.4 ft (3.16 m) wide Skinny House…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 30

The Strangest Installations and Art Projects on Earth

“If someone ever catches you burying a murder victim,” an eerily confident artist once told us, “quickly reassure them that it’s for an art project. Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, it’s enough to get them quickly off your case.” Art pieces like these are why that advice rings so true. Above: Erik Johansson: Mind…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 28

Iconic Black and White Photographs, Colorized

A sizable number of history’s most unforgettable images were photographed in black and white. Now, through the digital process of colorization, we can see how these scenes might have appeared in person. The picture above was taken by Joe Rosenthal in 1945 during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Hoover Dam Turbine Construction, early 1930s (via…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 27

Brooding Photos Of the Deadly “London Fog”

The London Fog, one of the attractions of London in the early 20th century, was actually a deadly smog. It covered the city for 90 days a year. Here are incredible images of this beautiful but menacing haze. In the 1950s the “fog” became stronger than ever. The worst days were known asThe Great Smog…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 26

Fighter Planes That Became Battle-Scarred War Monuments

These historic fighter planes have become literal parts of history. Incorporated into war monuments, these incredible machines remind us of battles won and lost. A Soviet MiG-23 in Lukhovitsy, Russia Pictured above. (via IosAD3) A Beriev Be-6, near Myrnyy, Ukraine (via Artificial Owl) Yakovlev Yak-38 in Murmansk, Russia You can see the first and only…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 25

Unbelievable “nail houses” around the world

In China, a “nail house” is a home whose resident refuses to leave in order to make way for new construction. Builders have to elaborately construct around it, often leaving behind an eyesore so awesome that it’s almost a sculpture. Here are some of the most famous examples of nail houses. On a construction site…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 24

The Creepy World of Abandoned Asylums

The abandoned asylum, soaked in tragically crazy ghosts, is a staple of the horror genre. And for good reason. These real-life decaying asylums will give you the shivers. Cane Hill Asylum, Croydon, London, 1883-1990 (via Forlorn Britain,Tom Wheeler and Paul/howzey) Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Trenton and Ewing, New Jersey (founded in 1848) The director of this…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 22

10 Of The Strangest Theme Bars And Restaurants On Earth

If you love world-building with your food, then you’ve probably visited a theme restaurant once in a while. But have you ever seen anything as weird as these ten theme restaurants? The bathroom-themed Modern Toilet restaurant chain, Taiwan (via riNux, Andrea Hale and Jerry Wong) The hospital-themed Clinic Bar, Clarke Quay, Singapore, designed by the…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 21

Crazy Ideas that Made the Leap from Scifi to Reality

We may never have our flying cars, but there are some things that science fiction has predicted accurately. Here are some futuristic technologies that started as fiction and are now part of the real world. Tablets Arthur C. Clarke’s NewsPad, from the 2001: Space Odyssey, 1968: E-book readers Opton from Return from the Stars, by…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 17

“Brutalist” Buildings That Should Be Dystopian Movie Sets

The Brutalist architectural style was popular in the mid-twentieth century. Any time you see a giant, cement building with a thick, angular silhouette — you can thank Brutalism. You may not find the style beautiful, but you have to admit these examples of it would make great scifi environments. Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban, the house of…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 16

The Bizarrely Beautiful World of Relics in Religious History

One of the more controversial aspects of many religions is a history of preserving “relics,” or pieces taken from the bodies of saints. Here are some of the most unusual examples of these macabre objects of veneration. The hand of a 16th century Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier (Il Gesu, Rome) His right hand was…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 15

These Examples of Surrealist Architecture Will Make You Feel Dizzy

These buildings come from an alternate universe, one where architecture isn’t bound by the rules of gravity—or perhaps even taste. Some of these concept buildings are pretty neat, but we get vertigo just looking at others. Works of Victor Enrich (via Weburbanist andVictor Enrich) Fictional Buildings by Xavier Delory (via Designboom) Works of Filip Dujardin…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 13

These Sea Creatures Are Clearly From Outer Space

The world beneath the ocean often looks like an alien planet. And these photographs of denizens of the deep make it obvious that aliens are already swimming amongst us. The Atlantic Silver Hatchetfish or the Lovely Hatchetfish (Argyropelecus aculeatus, 7 cm or 2.8 in) (via The Featured Creature and National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration) The…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 12

Magnificent Animal Armor for Your Favorite Beast

Whether on the battlefield or just in a parade, humans aren’t the only animals who need to don a defensive layer. These suits of armor were made for fighting animals, from horses to dogs, and they are as stately as they are adorable. The Mughal War Elephant Armor, now at the Royal Armouries in Leeds…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 11

Maps of Vast Empires That No Longer Exist

Every imperial project, no matter how great, eventually meets its downfall. In fact, you may be reading this in a country that was once part of a now-vanished international superpower. Here are maps that reveal the rise and fall of the world’s most ambitious empires. The British Empire (between the late 15th century and 2007)…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 10

Boozy Snapshots of American Life Under Prohibition

From 1919 to 1933, the United States was a dry nation. It was illegal to make, sell, or consume alcohol. In this collection of images, you’ll see what daily life was like in a country where police poured millions of gallons of booze into the gutters — and everyone else surreptitiously drank it in bizarre,…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 9

An Illustrated History of Unbelievably Camouflaged Ships

It’s difficult to hide from an enemy when you’re inside an enormous ship, or part of a vast Naval fleet. And yet many ships in history have been well-camouflaged, despite a distinct lack of cloaking devices. Here are some of the most amazing examples. USS West Mahomet (a steel-hulled cargo ship of the U.S. Navy,…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 8

Sleek and Sexy Bus Concepts from the Future that Never Was

Our mass transit future looked much cooler in the mid-20th century, with these slick bus designs. Just imagine taking to the roads in these retrofuturistic buses. GM Futurliners from the 1940s, designed by Harley Earl for General Motors These vehicles were used to display modern innovations of its time like microwave ovens and television sets,…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 7

Behold the Rusting Beauty of Abandoned Train Graveyards

Retired from the tracks, many old trains find themselves in glorious graveyards, filled with car upon rusted car. Photos of these scrapyards let us witness the magnificent decay of these mighty vehicles. The last stop before the scrapyard, a railway ferry harbour built in the 1980s, somewhere in Germany (via Eike Ramba) Uyuni Train Cemetery,…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 6

Watch actors perform their very own death-defying stunts

Most Hollywood actors are forbidden from doing all but the simplest stunts, because of the studio’s insurance policies. But some actors still demand to be in the thick of the action, while some comedians performed death-defying tricks before the term “stunt doubles” even existed. Discover who put themselves in mortal danger for your entertainment! Harold…

io9 Vincze Miklós Jul 4

Vincze Miklós

These Are the Narrowest Houses in the World

The Strangest Installations and Art Projects on Earth

Iconic Black and White Photographs, Colorized

Brooding Photos Of the Deadly “London Fog”

Fighter Planes That Became Battle-Scarred War Monuments

Unbelievable “nail houses” around the world

The Creepy World of Abandoned Asylums

10 Of The Strangest Theme Bars And Restaurants On Earth

Crazy Ideas that Made the Leap from Scifi to Reality

“Brutalist” Buildings That Should Be Dystopian Movie Sets

The Bizarrely Beautiful World of Relics in Religious History

These Examples of Surrealist Architecture Will Make You Feel Dizzy

These Sea Creatures Are Clearly From Outer Space

Magnificent Animal Armor for Your Favorite Beast

Maps of Vast Empires That No Longer Exist

Boozy Snapshots of American Life Under Prohibition

An Illustrated History of Unbelievably Camouflaged Ships

Sleek and Sexy Bus Concepts from the Future that Never Was

Behold the Rusting Beauty of Abandoned Train Graveyards

Watch actors perform their very own death-defying stunts

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