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A Brief History of Concrete
This, ladies and gentlemen, is concrete. Ahhh, concrete. Where would we be without it? Living in mud huts, that’s where. Not that there’s anything wrong with this, but these days we like our hot water,...
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Cement: Here’s looking at you, kid.
A cement bag, also known as a “Cement Bag”. Yesterday we covered the history of concrete. ‘Twas a thrilling piece with many highs and lows; we had several messages from loyal readers describing how...
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Are Bridges Useful?
Solkan bridge in Slovenia. It’s the white thing in the background. Whilst today’s blog post is an opportunity to show off some fancy photography, it also lets us answer one of the oldest known...
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How To Enjoy Spring
Rapeseed plants blooming away. They’re like odd daffodils. Spring is bounding its way merrily towards Europe like a salivating Rottweiler thrashing mercilessly to get itself at a hunk of freshly cooked...
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Is It Possible To Build A House Out Of Avocados?
The avocado. Soon to be made into a building block for a house. First off, the avocado is a fruit. No, it’s not a vegetable. Technically it’s a large berry, but (much like the tomato, which is also a...
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Exclusive Invention: The Broat!
Artist’s impression of the Broat. Inspired genius or unhinged madness? Last time in our inventions column we brought to you the Faxe. Much like a spork, but with an axe and fork welded together. It...
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Why Britain Needs a Statue Of Liability!
The Statue of Liability will have you wondering what the blithering heck is going on! In America there is The Statue of Liberty, which is a great big statue about liberty. It’s an iconic American...
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In Praise of the Window
Look at them. Just look at them! NOW, DAMMIT! Windows (let’s be clear here – the opening in a wall, door, roof, or vehicle, and not the operating system foisted upon humanity by computer behemoth...
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In Contempt of the Door Handle
Look at the smug bloody git! Yesterday we did In Praise of Windows. Today we’re being miserable by condemning door handles and getting all contemptuous. Why would a liberal site such as Professional...
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Exclusive Invention: The Mush Room (as in a vegetable room)
Imagine a room made out of these things, eh? Psychedelic, man. It’s about bloody time those slimy, manipulative fruits known as mushrooms lived up to their name for once and didn’t con the general...
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Book of da Week: In Praise of Shadows by Jun’ichirō Tanizaki
Like shadows? It’s time to praise them! In Praise of Shadows is, indeed, about praising shadows. Tanizaki’s 1933 essay is in keeping with his novels (such as Some Prefer Nettles) in discussing the loss...
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Exclusive Invention: The Wallet Wall (a wall made from old wallets!)
A wallet. Ever wondered what you should do with a wallet when it’s no longer serving its purpose? That hole in that one bit is causing all your loose change to plunge out, that flap bit isn’t holding...
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Exclusive Invention: Porbridge (a bridge made out of porridge?)
Of course you can make one of these out of oats! Bridges are designed to get humans from one destination to another (A to B, if you will – A to Z, if you won’t), but most bridges cost a fortune to make...
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Exclusive Invention: Refbridgerators (bridges made out of old refrigerators)
Would be better with refrigerators. Yeah, we had the porbridge last week, but this mother is better! Bridges and fridges (i.e. refrigerators) are two items ubiquitous in the modern world. Without...
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Jun’ichirō Tanizaki: In Praise of Shadows
Still in the dark? Okay, today’s post is on our other blog – Moonshake Books. We’re embracing all this Eastern mysticism, Buddhism, tea, shadows, and mindfulness. Why? As it’s important. Thusly, why...
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The Great Wall of China by Franz Kafka
That’s great indeed. The Great Wall of China, a short story, was written by Franz Kafka in 1917. As the famous biography goes, Kafka only found fame posthumously (few of his works were published during...
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Exclusive Invention: The Great Wall of Chins
The wall will look like this. Except it’ll be made out of chins. The Great Wall of China is big… but it won’t be as big as the Great Wall of Chins. This is our latest invention, soon-to-be tourist...
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Exclusive Invention: Dooreen (a door for people called Doreen)
This is a door. Not a dooreen. Do you know a Doreen? This invention is tailor suited for them! Why, it’s a door that’s specifically for people called Doreen. It’s the dooreen! The great thing about...
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15 Films Ruined by Adding “Eyesore” Into the Title
Beauty is in the eye of the eyesore holder. There are many beautiful things in the world around. Such as flowers. And margarine. But then there are things horrible enough to make you puke. Those...
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Townscaper: Glorious Artistic Town Creater For Everyone
Nice. From out of the blue, a wonderful little construction simulation from Oskar Stålberg. Along the lines of ISLANDERS, it’s just a total joy. Townscaper Okay, for us it’s titles like this that prove...
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