LEGO Film Development Lab

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With a few sets of LEGO Mindstorms and DIY panache, Dutch photographer Jan van den Broek skillfully built an astonishing semi-automatic film processing station. Using a self-propelled car on a track atop five developing chemical stations, the film is transferred through each step unmanned, from pre-wash and developer to fixer and stabilizer.

Paper Planes

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Designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart has crafted a stunning 1:60 scale replica airplane model of an Air India 777-300ER from bits of manila folders. Over five years he measured, cut and glued tiny pieces together to construct what might be the most advanced paper airplane to date. The detail work, both internally and externally, is extraordinary and elements like doorways and the landing gear are—incredibly—retractable. His obsession …

The Macallan’s $631,850 Whisky

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At a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, Scotch Whisky brand The Macallan has set a staggering new record for the most expensive single malt ever sold. They stripped the record from themselves; having sold another spirit for $460,000 in 2010. There were only four six-liter Imperiale “M” Decanters made by Lalique in conjunction with The Macallan, and the liquid within has been highly praised to …