Vincze Miklós, Author at Gizmodo

A Collection of Very Strange Maps

You’ve seen city maps, but what about city maps that show where each gang has its headquarters? Or a map of the globe without water? Here are a few of our favorite randomly bizarre maps. A Map Of Chicago’s Gangland, 1931 (via University Of Illinois Library) The Ebstorf Map, from the late 13th century This…

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The Bizarre Phenomenon of Mass Photography

In the early twentieth century, photographers fell in love with “mass photographs,” or pictures where thousands of people create one unified image. Often, at this time in history, the themes were patriotic and the participants were soldiers. Here are some of the most astounding. Mole & Thomas: Machine Gun Insignia –Machine Gun Training Center, December…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 23

Lush, High-Tech Ecotopias of Today and Tomorrow

When Ernest Callenback published his novel Ecotopia back in the 1970s, he crystallized an idea beloved by science fiction writers and urban planners alike. He imagined modern cities that were both high tech and carbon neutral. Here are some ways that people have tried to make his dream real. Europa City, suburbs of Paris The…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 22

Grand Steampunk Homes and Businesses Straight from the Alternate Past

While some fans of the steampunk aesthetic might reflect their love of brass and steam with their clothing, accessories, or a few well chosen household items, others take the look a bit farther, redesigning entire home, office, and business interiors to look like something from a nonexistent version of the Victorian past. An Apartment in…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 21

The Oddest Soviet Ads From The Late 19th And Early 20th Century

Mad Men reintroduced us to the American advertising aesthetic of the 1960s, but they don’t hold a candle to the visual wonder (and occasional oddity) of early Soviet and pre-Soviet print ads. Here are a few of our favorite ways advertisers peddled soap, tobacco, gunpowder, and more. Pre-revolution tobacco and cigarette ads (via catsmob) Just…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 20

Mansions and Fine Art Made Especially for Cats and Dogs

Don’t you think your pet deserves a better home? The most distinguished dogs don’t sleep in houses, but in elegant dwellings. There are also TARDIS cat climbers and canine haciendas. Here are the coolest cat and dog homes on Earth. Alabama Doghouse (via Best Friend’s Home) Doctor Mew and the TARDIS Cat Fort (via TARDIS…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 19

Real-life Houses That Look Like They Belong in the Shire

J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit has inspired generations of fantasy creators. But it’s also been an inspiration to tons of architects and designers. Here are all the most breathtaking Hobbit-influenced houses from around the world. “In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 18

These Insane Houses Have Indoor Slides

Whether you’re a superhero or still reliving your childhood, an indoor slide is obviously the best way to get from one floor to the other in your home. Here are some houses that turn slides into amazing works of art — and stairway replacements. A Building in East Village, Manhattan, New York City, 2008 Two…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 17

These Abandoned Power Stations Are Majestic in Their Decay

Though a lot of ruins leave us with the shivers, there’s a good reason to fear these abandoned power stations. They’re full of dangerous substances and deadly gadgets. Plus, how can you really be sure they’ve been entirely shut down? You could be in for the shock of your life. Powerplant IM, Belgium (viaTelefunker/Flickr and…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 16

These futuristic cities are housed inside a single, gigantic building

The evolution of cities may be a lot weirder than you think. Instead of sprawls, they may become ultra-high density constructions that look more like one gigantic building. Here are some incredible plans for buildings that will one day be metropolises. Vertical Urban Sprawl (by Jake Murray, 2010) Above, you can see a work of…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 15

The Incredible Story of Wojtek, the Soldier Bear

An Iranian boy found a Syrian brown bear cub in 1942, and sold it to the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the Polish II Corps for canned meat. That’s how the story of the most famous military animal started. Having lost his mother, the bear was fed with milk from an emptied vodka bottle. Wojtek…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 14

The Strangest Tradition of the Victorian Era: Post-Mortem Photography

After the invention of daguerrotype, the memorializing habits of people have changed: they’ve chosen the cheap, higher quality photographs instead of expensive and not so lifelike paintings. Painting dead people was common for centuries, so it’s no surprise that, in the Victorian Era, post-mortem photos also came into fashion. Here are some of the strangest…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 13

The Creepiest Headless Portraits from the Victorian Era

We all know that people messed around with photos long before there was Photoshop. But you might not have realized how crazy the Victorians were about headless portraits. They literally lost their heads over this trend. Check out the absolute creepiest examples below. https://gizmodo.com/the-amazing-world-of-photo-editing-before-photoshop-461170976 https://gizmodo.com/how-did-we-fake-photos-before-photoshop-5942658 Photographs of William Henry Wheeler, Oxford, 1875 (via Photo History…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 12

When luxury cars become beautiful pieces of furniture

Cars, motorcycles and airplanes aren’t just a means of getting from A to B — they’re also beautiful design classics that express your personality. So it’s not surprising that people are turning some of the world’s most beautiful vehicles into part of their home decor. See for yourself! Above: Park your car in your living…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 11

Scifi Remodel: People Who Have Converted Their Homes into Imaginary Worlds

As they sing in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, “Don’t dream it — be it.” That’s what these fans have done, by turing rooms and even whole apartments into the sets from their favorite science fiction shows and movies. Star Trek apartment by Tony Alleyne, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK In 1994, Alleyne began the work on…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 10

Want to live in a spaceship? These houses are for you.

Are you fed up with the old and traditional houses with square windows? Move to a spaceship house! Here are a few of our favorites around the world. Prefabricated Futuro Houses (Matti Suuronen, 1960s-70s) It was composed of fiberglass-reinforced polyester plastic. Only 50 of the 100 original Futuros are survived. (via Steve Rainwater/Flickr, Elizabeth/Flickr and…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 9

These Are The Most Amazing Snowmobiles Ever Built

Forget the small, modern snowmobiles with four-stroke engines. They are way less cool than these old monsters, like car-to-snowmobile modifications and sled weapons. Here are some of the greatest snowmobiles ever made. Antarctic Snow Cruiser (often called “Penguin 1” or “Turtle”) The 55 ft 8 inches (17 m) long vehicle was designed between 1937 and…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 8

8 Abandoned Antarctic Whaling Stations and Bases that are Still Amazing

The Antarctic region has been home to numerous fishing villages, whaling stations, scientific bases, and way stations for exploration. Many of these facilities have since been abandoned, left to the snow and ice. But they still serve as remarkable time capsules to the industries and expeditions of their times. Whaling station and British base, Whalers…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 7

9 of the Most Fascinating Abandoned Mansions from Around the World

There’s something particularly spectacular about witnessing the decay of a once-grand building. Lavish trappings fall into disrepair, once proud halls play host to insects and dust, and elegantly constructed architecture is exposed to time and the elements. Here are nine crumbling mansions that are fascinating to look at and come with some intriguing backstories. Pidhirtsi…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 6

Modern Day Hermits and Robinson Crusoes

In a world packed with computers and surveillance technology, it seems impossible to go off the grid. But here are the stories of people who have done it, all across the world. David Glasheen, Restoration Island, Australia The former businessman lost almost $10 million in the 1987 stock market crash, and divorced from his wife,…

io9 Vincze Miklós Apr 5

Vincze Miklós

A Collection of Very Strange Maps

The Bizarre Phenomenon of Mass Photography

Lush, High-Tech Ecotopias of Today and Tomorrow

Grand Steampunk Homes and Businesses Straight from the Alternate Past

The Oddest Soviet Ads From The Late 19th And Early 20th Century

Mansions and Fine Art Made Especially for Cats and Dogs

Real-life Houses That Look Like They Belong in the Shire

These Insane Houses Have Indoor Slides

These Abandoned Power Stations Are Majestic in Their Decay

These futuristic cities are housed inside a single, gigantic building

The Incredible Story of Wojtek, the Soldier Bear

The Strangest Tradition of the Victorian Era: Post-Mortem Photography

The Creepiest Headless Portraits from the Victorian Era

When luxury cars become beautiful pieces of furniture

Scifi Remodel: People Who Have Converted Their Homes into Imaginary Worlds

Want to live in a spaceship? These houses are for you.

These Are The Most Amazing Snowmobiles Ever Built

8 Abandoned Antarctic Whaling Stations and Bases that are Still Amazing

9 of the Most Fascinating Abandoned Mansions from Around the World

Modern Day Hermits and Robinson Crusoes

‘Marvel Rivals’ Wants to Start Being More Than Just a Hero Shooter

‘How Do We Make Sure That Claude Behaves Itself?’: Anthropic Invited 15 Christians for a Summit

See the Next ‘Hunger Games’ in This Trip Down Memory Lane

Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Makes FTX-esque Move, Borrows Against Its Own Crypto Token

Steven Soderbergh Wanted to Take ‘Bond’ Back to the ’60s

If You Make Fart Music, ChatGPT Will Be the Most Supportive Girlfriend You Could Ask For

This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

VHS-Inspired ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Mod Takes Night City Back to the Future

Our Checkout Code Gives You 5 Years of ChatOn’s All-in-One AI Tools Experience for Less Than Half Price

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