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Vending machines are great for refueling at work or school, and sometimes, you'll be lucky to spot one with some unusual things you don't see everyday. For example, there are some that serve up fresh tubes of Pringles. Continue reading to see more.

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Tying your shoes is nothing new, but finding fun and creative ways to do so is another story. Thankfully, we've rounded up several helpful infographics for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see them all.

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Most buildings are boring, this one in South Korea, is not. Artist / designer Choi Jeong-Hwa basically "used 1,000 old doors to create an unusual ten-story door building." However, we're not quite sure which ones are actually real doors that you can walk through. Continue reading for more pictures.

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Swing sets aren't just for playgrounds anymore, these technologies and designs shows what happens when people start thinking outside the box. First up, we have a bus stop swing set by artist Bruno Taylor, which was completed for an industrial design class. Continue reading to see more.

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Most camping tents are boring, these by UK-based FieldCandy aim to be anything but. These "limited edition tents inject color and creativity into modern camping." Continue reading for more pictures and a video.

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Claw machines are designed to lure people to play them in hopes of winning a giant stuffed animal, or even high-tech gadgets nowadays, but sometimes, kids decide to take the easy route and actually crawl inside them. Continue reading for five strange examples.

We have seen the future of bionics, and it's looking very promising. For those who aren't familiar with the term, "bionics means the replacement or enhancement of organs or other body parts by mechanical versions. Bionic implants differ from mere prostheses by mimicking the original function very closely, or even surpassing it." Continue reading to see three amazing bionic technologies that have actually changed peoples' lives.

Jetpacks are closer than ever to becoming mass produced, and they've come a long way since being featured in a plethora of sci-fi movies. However, all of them carry a hefty price tag...for now. We've rounded up three real-life models that actually work for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see them all.

Even though it may seem like desktops are on their way out, there's nothing like a few cool and strange designs to get modders / companies inspired again. These range from a steering wheel-mounted model to a curved iMac. Continue reading to see them all.

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Most slides are not fit for all ages, but these architectural slides definitely are. Yes, "some architects and artists are taking a cue from their younger selves and bringing the gleeful fun of slides into buildings for everyone's enjoyment." Continue reading to see more of the world's coolest architectural slides.

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