62 People Have the Same Wealth as Half the World

According to a new report from Oxfam, 62 people now hold the same wealth as half of the entire world’s population. That group of people, which could fit into a double decker bus, has accumulated a sum of $1.76 trillion—a number so vast, it takes the world’s poorest 3.5 billion people to match it. “The economy after the financial crisis and the recession is beginning …

Victoria Wilmotte’s Pli Side Table

An elegant, sculptural creation from the French designer

Using a combination of complex geometries, angles and finishes, French designer Victoria Wilmotte creates striking pieces that beg the eye to search for more. Her latest design, the Pli Side Table, is a perfect example of how a home furnishing can exude the appeal of a gallery-worthy sculpture. Produced by contemporary design retailer ClassiCon, the Pli Side Table is a contrast in form. Its angular …

A New Dinosaur Has Been Discovered

Amateur fossil-hunters recently uncovered the bones of a brand new dinosaur in Wales. The dog-sized dino, newly named Dracoraptor hanigani (which means “dragon robber”), was a small, carnivorous species that lived during the Jurassicc period. With about 40% of its bones found, the fossil is one of the most complete Jurassic-period fossils in the world and it’s currently on display at the National Museum Wales …